8-Hour Johannesburg and Soweto History Tour with Apartheid Museum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the history and culture of Johannesburg's inner city and Soweto
• 02 Explore the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill Complex
• 03 Experience Maboneng, one of the world's most renowned creative districts
• 04 Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, preserved in memory of the 1976 Soweto uprisings
• 05 See the FNB World Cup Stadium, the biggest stadium in Africa

Discover the history and culture of Johannesburg's inner city and Soweto on this full-day tour. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, preserved in memory of the 1976 Soweto uprisings, and learn about the history of the Mandela House Museum. Explore the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill Complex for deeper insight into South Africa's past, and experience Maboneng, one of the world's most renowned creative districts. You will also see the FNB World Cup Stadium, the biggest stadium in Africa.

Discover the history and culture of Johannesburg's inner city and Soweto on this full-day tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Johannesburg, Soweto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Johannesburg Inner City, Soweto and Apartheid History Tour

• Discover the Mandela House Museum for 15 minutes, where Nelson Mandela lived between 1946 and 1962.
• Gain deep insight into the history of the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
• Enjoy discovering the Orlando Towers, Diepkloof Hostels, and Nomzamo Informal Settlement on a drive.
• Explore the biggest stadium in Africa - FNB World Cup Stadium.
• Have a relaxed lunch break for 1 hour.
• Start exploring the Apartheid Museum for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Experience Maboneng, one of the most renowned creative districts in the world.
• Learn the history of the Constitution Hill Complex for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance fees to all listed museums
• Bottled water
• Dedicated guide/driver with live commentary in English
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off at the following locations:
  • Sandton - Signature Hotel pickup point
  • Rosebank - Starbucks pickup point
  • Melrose Arch - Marriott Hotel pickup point
  • Newtown - City Lodge Hotel pickup point
  • Johannesburg International Airport - Inter Continental Hotel pickup point

What's Not Included

• Lunch cost
• Tips/gratuity for site guides
• Visiting sites not listed on the itinerary

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes relevant to the weather forecast for the day
• Hat or cap and sunscreen
• Cash in local currency for souvenir purchases at craft market stalls in Soweto
• Shops, restaurants, and market stalls accept bank cards and tap payment via card, cellphone, or watch

Know before you go

• Don't carry what you don't need for the day.
• Learn some words of the local language, such as how to greet, thank, and say goodbye.
• Research the city's history before you arrive so that you can participate actively during the tour discussions.
• It is an 8-hour tour, starting at 8:30 pm and finishing at 4:30 pm.
• All entrance fees to the listed sites are included in the fees. A minimum of two adult fees is required to conduct our tours, even if you are travelling alone.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Starbucks Rosebank, Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

Tour start

Johannesburg, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.