Private Half Day Authentic Soweto Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Overview
Experience a city within a city! A Tuk-Tuk tour is a great way to spend a day out and about in Soweto. Our half-day private Soweto tour with optional Tuk Tuk is an opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city and learn more about events that shaped South Africa’s past. Born and raised in Soweto, your tour guide takes you to historic sites and cultural hotspots to showcase the city’s rich history and its modern-day culture.
From the dusty streets of Motsoaledi informal settlement to the vibrant cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and iconic heritage sites that commemorate the city’s turbulent past and the peoples struggle for freedom and equality; you’re encourage to interact with the people of Soweto and not just spectate.
From the dusty streets of Motsoaledi informal settlement to the vibrant cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and iconic heritage sites that commemorate the city’s turbulent past and the peoples struggle for freedom and equality; you’re encourage to interact with the people of Soweto and not just spectate.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Local guide
- Cultural tour of Soweto on a Tuk-Tuk
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147, Johannesburg South Africa
On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. We enter the Diepkloof area, where we will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baragwanath, Johannesburg South, 2013, South Africa
We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Motsoaledi Street, Motsoaledi St, Mamelodi, Pretoria, 0122, South Africa
Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the sand streets with your guide past local dwellings and a typical informal settlement day care that MoAfrika Tours and all travelers sponsor by visiting through us. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Regina Mundi, 1 Mkhize Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1863 South Africa
We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Walter Sisulu Square, Klipspruit Valley Road Corner Union Road, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
Walter Sisulu Square (Freedom Square), formally known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is located in the heart of Kliptown in Soweto, South Africa.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976. The Hector Pieterson Museum is currently closed due to COVID 19 regulations this site will be viewed from the outside with a full description from your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street,
past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and
Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Orlando West Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson
Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Orlando Towers, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
The morning ends at the massive Soweto Towers. This
tour excludes lunch so grab yourself something to eat
and drink (own cost) from a café, stroll around the craft
market and watch people or join in bungee jumping off
the towers (own cost and time permitting)
Duration: 25 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147, Johannesburg South Africa
On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. We enter the Diepkloof area, where we will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baragwanath, Johannesburg South, 2013, South Africa
We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Motsoaledi Street, Motsoaledi St, Mamelodi, Pretoria, 0122, South Africa
Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the sand streets with your guide past local dwellings and a typical informal settlement day care that MoAfrika Tours and all travelers sponsor by visiting through us. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Regina Mundi, 1 Mkhize Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1863 South Africa
We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Walter Sisulu Square, Klipspruit Valley Road Corner Union Road, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
Walter Sisulu Square (Freedom Square), formally known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is located in the heart of Kliptown in Soweto, South Africa.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976. The Hector Pieterson Museum is currently closed due to COVID 19 regulations this site will be viewed from the outside with a full description from your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street,
past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and
Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Orlando West Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson
Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Orlando Towers, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
The morning ends at the massive Soweto Towers. This
tour excludes lunch so grab yourself something to eat
and drink (own cost) from a café, stroll around the craft
market and watch people or join in bungee jumping off
the towers (own cost and time permitting)
Duration: 25 minutes
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
NadineH406
November 2022
Schöne Tour, die Abholung war sehr pünktlich. Guter Fahrer und toller Guide mit vielen Infos. Hat trotz des Regens das Beste gemacht. Vor allem der Besuch und kurzer Spaziergang durch das Township war super.
Schöne Tour, die Abholung war sehr pünktlich. Guter Fahrer und toller Guide mit vielen Infos. Hat trotz des Regens das Beste gemacht. Vor allem der Besuch und kurzer Spaziergang durch das Township war super.chosokura
December 2022
We did the night tour of Soweto starting before sunset and moving on to a few shebeens (places serving alcohol), including dinner and 4 drinks. I'm sure they are all great but our guide, Thsolo, was top notch. He shared history and answered all our questions effortlessly. We interrupted him a lot...
We did the night tour of Soweto starting before sunset and moving on to a few shebeens (places serving alcohol), including dinner and 4 drinks. I'm sure they are all great but our guide, Thsolo, was top notch. He shared history and answered all our questions effortlessly. We interrupted him a lot to ask more questions during the drive and it didn’t phase him at all. We shared about ourselves and compared cultural norms and traditions. It felt like visiting a friend and being shown around by them. The museums are closed at night, but we still stopped by and looked in Mandela House and drove past Archbishop Tutu's house and felt with got the history story and the current vibe of part of Soweto. We got everything we expected and more. We only had one free night in Johannesburg and I am so happy that we chose this tour over other options.crunchy_jax
December 2022
We had a great full-day tour with Khutso (a.k.a. Goodwill) in Soweto. We had time to visit the Apartheid Museum and the Hector Peterson Museum, and Khutso was generous with answering all our questions. Also saw the home of Desmond Tutu, and ate lunch at a local Soweto eatery with local people i...
We had a great full-day tour with Khutso (a.k.a. Goodwill) in Soweto. We had time to visit the Apartheid Museum and the Hector Peterson Museum, and Khutso was generous with answering all our questions. Also saw the home of Desmond Tutu, and ate lunch at a local Soweto eatery with local people in the township. We especially appreciated seeing the wide range of living conditions, and the highlight was visiting a school where we interacted with the children (we had brought some simple toys with us to give them).TheMaverick187
December 2022
Very knowledgable your guide. Every atop I learnt something new. I had been to soweto before but this experience was epic
Very knowledgable your guide. Every atop I learnt something new. I had been to soweto before but this experience was epicangirod
November 2022
The tour in Soweto is a must do in Johannesburg. We can recommend this tour to everybody. Thank you for this experience.
The tour in Soweto is a must do in Johannesburg. We can recommend this tour to everybody. Thank you for this experience.Pamela J
November 2022
MoAfrika was a pleasure to work with for arranging a Private Soweto Tour for a large group of 20. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend MoAfrika Tours.
MoAfrika was a pleasure to work with for arranging a Private Soweto Tour for a large group of 20. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend MoAfrika Tours.