Full Day
Soweto Township Tour

DURATION: 8 hours

PICK-UP TIME: 9:00

AVAILABILITY: Daily – except on New Year’s Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day (some attractions may be closed on other public holidays)

MEALS: Not included

ENTRANCE FEES: Included for Hector Pieterson Museum.
(PLEASE NOTE – not all attractions on this tour are open every day)

COST: R 1,390.00 per person (2 people minimum)

About Soweto

The Full Day Soweto Tour offers an immersive experience in one of South Africa’s most historic and vibrant townships. Soweto, which stands for South Western Townships, played a major role in the struggle against apartheid and continues to reflect the spirit and resilience of its people. Today, the township blends rich heritage with thriving communities, lively markets, and a unique cultural atmosphere.

Moreover, Soweto provides visitors with an authentic look at everyday life in South Africa. From famous landmarks to traditional restaurants and bustling streets, every area reveals a different side of this remarkable destination. As a result, Soweto remains one of Johannesburg’s most rewarding places to explore.

Tour Description

Our Full Day Soweto Tour allows you to explore the township in greater depth while learning about the events that shaped modern South Africa. First, you visit iconic heritage sites that tell the story of the country’s journey to democracy. Afterwards, you experience the culture, traditions, and hospitality that make Soweto so special.

Along the way, your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories and local insights. In addition, you have time to enjoy authentic township cuisine and discover places that highlight Soweto’s transformation. Therefore, this full-day experience delivers the perfect balance of history, culture, and local life.

Tour Highlights

Explore the vibrant streets and neighbourhoods that define Soweto.
Visit Vilakazi Street, home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Discover Mandela House and learn about the life of Nelson Mandela.
Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and understand the significance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
Stop at Regina Mundi Church and learn about its role during the apartheid era.
Explore Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, where the Freedom Charter was adopted.
View the Freedom Charter monument and learn about its historical importance.
Enjoy lunch at a popular Soweto restaurant and sample traditional township dishes.
Experience the warmth and hospitality that make Soweto famous around the world.
Gain deeper insight into South African history through the stories shared by your guide.

    
 
 
         
   TwixUK 
 
 
 
 Verified Super personalised tour
Having reached out from abroad, Peter from the off-set showed real personal service in wanting to help us achieve our goals for our trip, taking into account personal elements around interest, mobility and complete flexibility. (Others were the opposite). So much so, when in SA, our plans shifted immediately due to a family emergency. Peter immediately rescheduled to suit and adapted the day tour for us. On meeting him in person we were confident in our choice and had a wonderful morning together exploring Soweto, with Peter kindly fetching us from our accommodation and dropping us to meet family. Interesting, patient, informative and kind - highly recommend Peter.
  
 
        
   Grace F 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent, highly recommend!
Fantastic personal Soweto tour. Peter is a delightful, friendly local gentleman full of as much interesting information as you would like to absorb. My daughter and I were were very interested (my teenage son was zoned out on his phone but that wasn't to do with the tour or Peter). We felt safe and well informed. Had opportunity to take plenty of pictures.
  
 
        
   Norice F 
 
 
 
 Verified Touring with kindness and knowledge.
The touring experience to Soweto, Johannesburg and Sandton was great and the tour person was very knowledgeable of the history. The price was also fair and reasonable. The time used allowed us to do all the activities we needed.
  
 
        
   Erasmo R 
 
 
 
 Verified Excelent, Highly Recommended
We traveled with Peter in Johannesburg and Soweto. My wife and I spent an excellent day. Peter knows a lot about history and generously shared his knowledge with us. At the end of the tour, he even helped us look for a suitcase for our trip. Excellent. Highly recommended.
  
 
        
   Sterre P 
 
 
 
 Verified Learned a lot
We did the Soweto tour with Peter. Very interesting tour - fully what you can expect. When booking, Peter was quick in reaction. He delivered according to what was agreed. We had a very intresting talk on society of South Africa - on which Peter was very open and informative. Clearly a guide who has thought things through. We learned a lot!
  
 
        
   GeoffcN 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic private tour of Johannesburg and Soweto.
Went on a full day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto with Peter. Communications were good and Peter arrived to pick us up from our hotel right on time. Peter was so knowledgeable, having run his own travel business for many years. After touring the main sights and seeing several differing districts of Joburg it was off to Soweto. We had lunch at a local restaurant before going on to see Nelson Mandelas house on other sights in the township. Peter was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble to him.
  
 
        
   travisisrael 
 
 
 
 Verified Half day private tour to Soweto
We had an excellent experience with Mashaba tours. Very informative and interesting day. The guide was on time , the vehicle was comfortable and clean.
  
 
        
   Getaway53661145327 
 
 
 
 Verified Thorough, detailed, fun and emotional
Highly highly recommend Mashaba Tours. Professional informative and safe. Louis our guide was exceptional and made the tour an experience we will forever remember.
  
 
        
   gl893 
 
 
 
 Verified Great day tour!
We went on a combined Jburg and Soweto day trip with Mashaba. Our guide, Peter, was great. He was easy-going, customer oriented and able to provide additional information around the places that we visited. Very recommended!
  
 
        
   Lesley W 
 
 
 
 Verified An amazing cheetah experience
Peter organised a tour for a group of our friends to de Wildt Cheetah Reserve. Peter and David were gracious hosts, getting us there on time for the early morning Cheetah run. Peter joined in the activities and game drive with us and his gentle and friendly naure added to everybody's experience. I would highly recommend Mashaba Tours.
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Tripadvisor rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 128 reviews

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Full Day
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