South Africa · City Tours

Full-Day Johannesburg and Soweto Tour with Hector Pieterson Museum

1 Day Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Diepkloof extension of Soweto
02 Visit Sisulu Square and see the Freedom Charter Memorial
03 Discover Regina Mundi Church, a key site in the student protests
04 Visit Nelson Mandela's former home and the Hector Pieterson Museum

Explore Johannesburg and Soweto on a full-day tour through the city's contrasting neighborhoods and key historical landmarks. Travel through Diepkloof and past important sites such as Baragwanath Hospital, Maponya Mall, Sisulu Square, Regina Mundi Church, and Vilakazi Street. See Nelson Mandela's former home, now a National Museum, and visit the Hector Pieterson Museum to gain insight into the legacy of Apartheid in modern South Africa.

See Nelson Mandela's former home, now a National Museum, and visit the Hector Pieterson Museum to gain insight into the legacy of Apartheid in modern South Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Johannesburg, Soweto

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Johannesburg and Soweto Historical Tour

Pick up from common points at around 8 AM from hotels in the Johannesburg and Sandton area.
Next, drive past important houses of the city while heading towards Diepkloof. The wealthy residents of Soweto live in this extension of the former township. We will stop here for tourists to take pictures.
Move on to Johannesburg University, driving past Baragwanath Hospital and Maponya Mall, the biggest commercial center in Soweto.
Then, stop at Sisulu Square, the site where African freedom fighters were arrested in 1956. Here, we will also see the Freedom Charter Memorial.
After a brief snack and tea break, tour Soweto's community for 40 minutes, guided by a local.
Continue to Regina Mundi Church, the site where many young students were arrested for protesting against the introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools. We then drive by Winnie Mandela's house.
Next, see the house of Bishop Tutu on Vilakazi Street. We also see Nelson Mandela's home, which is now a National Museum.
To conclude the tour, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum.
The tourists will then be dropped off at the common points from where they were picked up.

Where this trip takes you

Vilakazi Street, Regina Mundi Church, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Johannesburg 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tickets to the museums
Transport from and drop-off back to the collection points
A 7-hour tour duration will be charged as a full day.

What's Not Included

Tips
Drinks

Know before you go

We have about 50 million people in South Africa. The capital of the country is Pretoria. Our currency is Rand. South Africa has 9 provinces, and some of them are prominently known for malaria hotspots. One such area is the biggest park, Kruger. You will need to consult a medical practitioner before and after your visit there.
Our pick-up points are around hotels in Johannesburg City. Pick-ups start from 8 AM in the Sandton area and the northern parts of Johannesburg. The city of Johannesburg, including Soweto, has a population of about 8 million people. Many African freedom fighters used to stay here during the days of Apartheid rule in the country. Therefore, you get to see some of their houses, such as the Nelson Mandela House, which is now a museum, and also the Hector Pieterson Museum. You can also socialize with members of the local community while shopping and buying African woodcraft. We can take you to a local restaurant where you can eat traditional African food.
In Johannesburg city center, we could show you the highest building in Africa, the Carlton Centre, Gandhi Square, and the Apartheid Museum. You may also combine some of these trips to make a customized full-day tour.

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