Soweto Historical Township Walking Tour: Get an Authentic Experience with a Native Guide

Embark on a historical walking tour of Soweto, the township where political icons lived during Apartheid. Meet locals, taste local cuisine, and experience an authentic Sowetan experience with a native guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - Meeting at the Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid organised by students of. Soweto.
  • Moema Street - We walk through the footsteps of the youth of 1976, sharing insightful details of the shooting, the living conditions and the aftermath of the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • All additional Items and Cost
  • Pick ups and Drop off
Additional Information

Our tour begins at the Hector Peterson Memorial, where you will learn about the significance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, a significant turning point in the Apartheid system. We will then walk down Moema Street, retracing the steps of the historic march. As we continue down Vilakazi Street, we will visit Nelson Mandela’s house, where you will have 20…

Location
Hector Pieterson Memorial
Khumalo Rd
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Thomas_s
Oct 30, 2024
Fab Soweto experience! - Fab Soweto experience! Highly recommend! Maweza our guide was great. Friendly, knowledgable, considerate, he gave an informative, in-depth, well balanced tour and perspective of Soweto, its history, people and way of life. Sanibonani..!
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152lizan
Oct 27, 2024
Soweto walk tour with Mawueza - The walk tour of Soweto was amazing and educational. Mawueza was very knowledgeable, friendly and a pleasant tour guide.
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Booneb147
Oct 21, 2024
5+ highly recommend!! - I can’t emphasize enough what an amazing tour this is! I learned so much from Maweza about the culture, Mandela’s lasting legacy, the ongoing challenges in South Africa post apartheid, and drew parallels between apartheid and what is happening in Palestine 🇿🇦 🇵🇸 thank you
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Cristianojos_d
Oct 19, 2024
Great experiencie - The Guide is remarkble, clear, wize, linda, etc. Totally worth It. Thank you very much. Soweto makes parte of history. You have to get know If.
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J9817tvchristianb
Oct 18, 2024
Worthwhile tour - Maweza was a great guide. He gave us so much information. This tour is really interesting. You can also see the real Johannesburg....
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Sonyalba1208
Oct 18, 2024
Get to experience the real South Africa! - It was a fantastic experience! Mulalo, the tour guide is highly recommended. He was great at guiding us through iconic spots in Soweto and tell us about the history and culture. He also went out of his way to ensure that we felt safe and catered for. This agency provides 100% value for the money paid.
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Howard_w
Oct 13, 2024
Incredible and amazing experience. - Words can’t begin to describe how incredible this tour was. Mulalo Mphuma was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and inviting. We spent the morning on an incredible tour around Soweto and left hungry for more knowledge of the township. If you’re looking for an in depth immersive experience, this is the tour for you!
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Jerlynj1999
Oct 6, 2024
The Best Walking Soweto Tour! - This walking tour was highly recommended for my mom, sister, and I first visit to South Africa. Our tour guide, Mawazi was amazing! Incredibly knowledgeable about Soweto and South Africa’s rich history. There were 5 people on the tour so he explained every historical significance thoroughly. He was friendly, personable, and respectful. The 3 hours went by quickly. We felt safe throughout the tour plus Mawazi slowed down to accommodate my 78 year old mom. The lunch was delicious! This tour was worth every cent.
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165mimin
Sep 20, 2024
Enlightening walk through history - Thank you Maweza for such lovely tour of Soweto. I left South Africa with a greater understanding of its history. There was also a hidden gem that we went to that we didn’t meet most tour companies at. I’d definitely recommend taking a walk with Maweza#Kenyangirl
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Annie_w
Sep 16, 2024
Quick trip to Joburg, Soweto should be a highlight. - This was an incredible tour. Our guide, Maweza, was super knowledgable and gave us a deep dive into Soweto to learn more about its history as well as the present day struggles. My 15-year-old daughter joined us and really enjoyed the tour. The kota sandwich for lunch was a perfect touch.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).