Hotel Pickup Included
Collection available from Any Hotel, Guesthouse, Residence, or Airport in Johannesburg and Pretoria
About this experience
This 1-day guided tour provides an in-depth look at the rise and fall of apartheid through the lens of South Africa’s most famous township and its pre-eminent museum. The morning begins in Soweto, visiting the FNB Stadium and driving through historic neighborhoods like Diepkloof and Orlando West. Guests participate in a guided walk through the Motsoaledi informal settlement to experience the local way of life before visiting the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the iconic Vilakazi Street. After a traditional "shisa nyama" lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon is spent at the Apartheid Museum. Here, 22 individual exhibition areas use provocative film footage, artifacts, and photographs to document the journey from oppression to the democratic liberation of 1994.
What is included
- Collection and drop-off from any address in Johannesburg or Pretoria
- Transfers in an air-conditioned tour vehicle with free onboard Wi-Fi
- Hector Pieterson Museum entrance fee
- Apartheid Museum entrance fee
- Traditional "shisa nyama" lunch at a Soweto restaurant (excludes beverages)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled mineral water provided during the tour
Not included
- Beverages during lunch
- Entrance fees for Nelson Mandela House Museum (optional stop)
- Bungee or base jumping at Orlando Towers
- Purchases of a personal nature
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
Itinerary
Morning Pickup
Collection from your provided address in Johannesburg or Pretoria between 07:30 and 09:30.
Soweto Landmarks
Explore FNB Stadium, Diepkloof, and the Motsoaledi informal settlement with a local guide.
Hector Pieterson & Vilakazi
Visit the 1976 uprising memorial and walk down the street where two Nobel Peace Prize winners lived.
Traditional Lunch
Enjoy an authentic meal at a popular Soweto restaurant located near the Orlando Towers.
Apartheid Museum
An afternoon session exploring the comprehensive exhibits documenting South Africa’s racial history.
Things to know
- •Address Required: Please provide the full street address for your door-to-door pickup.
- •Museum Opening: The Apartheid Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Mon/Tue).
- •Flight Advice: Domestic departures after 19:30 | International after 21:00.
- •Community Contribution: R50 from every booking is donated to local Soweto community development projects.
- •Cancellation Policy: 30-day notice forfeits 25% | 20-day notice forfeits 50% | 7-day notice forfeits 100%.