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8-Hour Johannesburg and Soweto Tour with Apartheid Museum

8 Hours Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Johannesburg's city center and its modern urban landscape
  • 02 Visit Nelson Mandela House in Soweto
  • 03 See the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Freedom Square
  • 04 Explore Constitution Hill and key Johannesburg landmarks
  • 05 Experience South Africa's apartheid history at the Apartheid Museum

Embark on a captivating full-day journey through Johannesburg's unique culture and history. Discover the city's modern urban landscape and key landmarks, then explore the vibrant streets of Soweto, including the area around Vilakazi Street and the former homes of two Nobel Prize winners. Visit Constitution Hill and the Hector Pieterson Memorial before delving into South Africa's apartheid past at the Apartheid Museum.

Visit Constitution Hill and the Hector Pieterson Memorial before delving into South Africa's apartheid past at the Apartheid Museum.

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 No
Cities Johannesburg, Soweto
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Johannesburg Highlights, Soweto Township and Apartheid Museum

Pick up from the hotel and discover Johannesburg's city center, whose geometric design and high skyscrapers irresistibly recall Manhattan Island.

Spend the morning exploring Johannesburg and taking in its highlights, including the Westcliff view, Nelson Mandela Bridge for a photo opportunity, Museum Africa for a photo stop, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown sites, and Constitution Hill.

Drive to Soweto for a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighbourhood life, including the former residences area of two Nobel Prize winners, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Orlando Power Station, past hostels, Regina Mundi Church, Freedom Square, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, and various community development projects.

Head to the Apartheid Museum, which opened in November 2001.

Return to the hotel.

Westcliff view, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Mandela House, Apartheid Museum

Where this trip takes you

Westcliff view, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Mandela House, Apartheid Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Johannesburg 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking driver and guide

  • Entrance fees as per itinerary

  • 1 bottle of water per person

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Drinks

  • Personal items

  • Drinks not specified in the itinerary

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Light shoes for walking
  • Sun glasses
  • Hat

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Johannesburg.

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