Soweto and Johannesburg: Immersive Tour of Apartheid Museum and Local Life

Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Soweto and Johannesburg on this immersive tour. Explore the Apartheid Museum, witness the legacy of the 1976 uprising, and discover the daily lives of Soweto’s diverse community. Book now for an unforgettable journey.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Apartheid Museum - Sites & suburbs to be viewed and visited
  • Suburbs of Johannesburg, Hillbrow, Drive past the Constitution Hill, City drive, downtown of Johannesburg, Muti shop, Upmarket suburbs in Soweto, Matchbox houses, Taxi culture, Baragwanath hospital and taxi rank, Drive past Winnie Mandela’s, Bishop Desmond Tutu’s houses, Sites of the…
What's Included
  • Parking fees included
  • Complimentary water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This tour is booked by many travelers because it encapsulates Soweto’s strenuous battle against apartheid. We delve deeper than the notorious story of the uprising on 16 June 1976 and beyond the harsh reality of resistance politics, focusing on the heart of Soweto - its residents. It portrays the daily life of people in Soweto - from work and commute to…

Location
Apartheid Museum
Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lucy_g
Nov 25, 2024
Excellent tour of Johannesburg and Soweto - What a wonderful day out with Joseph! He was the perfect guide - friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about Johannesburg and its history. Really pleased I booked this tour, and I would happily recommend to others.
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Lemuel_h
Oct 19, 2024
Native Historian City Guide - My guide Simba was a kind, native local citizen. His knowledge of Johannesburg history and of the city today is breathtaking. He should be lecturing at the university. There can’t be a better guide for a day tour for the curious or scholarly.
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Courtney_h
Oct 13, 2024
Joseph was lovely - Joseph was phenomenal- very informative and attentive. Really appreciated having him as our groups tour guide and highly recommend!
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Patricia_d
Aug 15, 2024
Fantastic - The best experience, Jiseph made this tour a wonderful experience, he has a lot of knowledge, patience and care. We recommend this tou, the best.
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Laura
Jul 28, 2024
Super Tour Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum, Soweto - We went for an 8 hours tour with Jeff and were very happy of it! Jeff is a very passionate and knowledgeable guide and will explain every social cultural aspect of his city. Plus he speaks a very good English, he’s a good driver and above all a very nice person! Choose Jeff Tours and you will be very happy as well ;)
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Eboniewagstaff
Jul 24, 2024
Joseph is the bomb.com - Joseph was amazing! He was very thorough and allowed me to see Johannesburg from a different perspective and lens! Book this tour, and I hope you’re lucky enough to get Joesph!
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Sharon_c
Jul 24, 2024
Hospitality at its finest. - Joseph led us on an exceptional tour of Johannesburg, showcasing his extensive knowledge of the city and creating a safe, comfortable environment for us to explore. His driving abilities were remarkable, and we never felt hurried as we visited the city's highlights. Our gratitude to Joseph for delivering a truly unforgettable experience during our time in Johannesburg. Plus we loved the in-depth experience on Soweto a met a culture of pure hospitality!
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Geoffrey_p
Jul 14, 2024
Simply Excellent, Due to guide Joseph. - Soweto and Johannesburg. Simply excellent, due to guide Joseph. He went beyond the standard tour to give a memorable day. I ended up being the only one on the tour so had a personal journey through Johannesburg and Soweto. The crucial element in any tour is the guide and here Joseph excelled. Engaging, full of knowledge and with personal experiences of apartheid, he gave the tour an immediacy others couldn't. We did the Johannesburg as a drive through and then moved to Soweto. Note that an option was given to go with a local through one of the poor areas (they will only let one of their own do this). Not knowing this, for security reasons I took no cash, which they hope for payment. So you may want to take some. A prearranged amount would help both parties. We went to sites beyond the tour and Joseph even took me to the Park Bus terminal so I knew where to get a bus to Lesotho (this included paying for parking). The bus departure had moved to another site and he took me there and confirmed with the local drivers exactly where it was. Over and above the call of duty, that was appreciated. They will pick you up and drop you back at your hotel which is a huge advantage.
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Lester_g
Jun 5, 2024
Up close and personal - The tour was great to see the changes in South Africa up close and personal. Integrating with the locals provided a special touch also. The news does not give the details like the tour guide. This was truly a history lesson.
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Blanca_c
May 28, 2024
Great Tour before Flying - I only had a limited time before flying out. This was a great tour that allowed me to see the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela house in Soweto. I am glad to have done it instead of sitting in the hotel. Joseph was an excellent tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and insightful of the history of South Africa and Soweto area. I recommend this tour!
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