South Africa · City Tours

8-Hour Johannesburg and Soweto Tour with Apartheid Museum and Lunch

8 Hours Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Constitution Hill, a former prison and home to South Africa's highest court
02 Go up the "Top of Africa" at the Carlton Centre, one of the tallest buildings in Africa
03 Explore the Apartheid Museum for insight into the events of apartheid in South Africa
04 Walk along Vilakazi Street, once home to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela
05 Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum to understand the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising

Explore the history, architecture, culture, and museums of Johannesburg, the City of Gold, on this tour through Johannesburg and Soweto. Gain an overall understanding of South Africa's history as you visit major landmarks and museums in both the city and the township.

Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum to get an overview of the events of the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Johannesburg and Soweto Highlights

Pick up at the hotel or your preferred point.
Visit Constitution Hill, which was built as a prison and is home to the highest court in South Africa.
Drive through Marshalltown, which was the mining hub of Johannesburg during the 'gold rush.'
Visit the Carlton Centre and go up the "Top of Africa," known as one of the tallest buildings in Africa.
Drive to Gold Reef City.
Visit the Apartheid Museum and learn about the events of apartheid in South Africa.
Drive to Soweto, one of the biggest townships in South Africa.
Stop at the FNB Stadium, which hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup Final.
Go past Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals. Eat lunch at a local restaurant.
View the Soweto Towers, now a landmark of Soweto.
Stop at one of the most prestigious streets globally, Vilakazi Street, which was home to the 2 Nobel Peace Prize winners, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.
Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum to get an overview of the events of the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising.
Drop off at the hotel.