Soweto Tour with a local Lunch Including Pick up & Drop Off
Discover the vibrant heart of Johannesburg with a guided tour of Soweto—South Africa’s most iconic township. Choose your adventure: take a relaxed walking tour, a scenic bike ride, or enjoy the ease of a comfortable shuttle tour. Each option offers a unique and immersive way to explore Soweto’s rich history, culture, and spirit.
Visit famous landmarks such as Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners—Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu—once lived. Stop at the Hector Pieterson Museum to learn about the 1976 student uprising, and see the colorful Orlando Cooling Towers, now a hub for art and adrenaline sports.
Led by passionate local guides, you’ll also get a taste of daily life in Soweto through its neighborhoods, street art, music, and warm community spirit. Whether on foot, by bike, or shuttle, this tour offers a personal, unforgettable journey into South Africa’s past and present.
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Johannesburg e-scooter experie
beverage of choice
rediscover joburg tour
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What's included in Soweto Tour with a local Lunch Including Pick up & Drop Off
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mandela House
Visit Mandela House – A Journey Through History in Soweto Step into the legacy of South Africa’s greatest icon at Mandela House, located in the heart of Vilakazi Street, Soweto – the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners. This humble red-brick house was once home to Nelson Mandela, and today it stands as a powerful museum that tells the story of his life, struggle, and triumph. Explore intimate exhibits, personal artifacts, and historical photographs that bring to life Mandela’s journey from revolutionary to president. Walk the same floors he did, and feel the spirit of resilience and hope that continues to inspire the world.
FNB StadiumPass-by Only
Explore FNB Stadium – Africa’s Iconic Sporting & Cultural Landmark Discover the grandeur of FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City, Africa’s largest and most iconic stadium. Located just outside Johannesburg in Nasrec, this world-class venue famously hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening and final matches, and continues to be the heart of South Africa’s biggest sporting and entertainment events. With its calabash-inspired design reflecting African heritage, the stadium seats over 94,000 people and has hosted everything from thrilling football derbies to legendary concerts by artists like Beyoncé and U2. It was also the venue for Nelson Mandela’s first major speech in Johannesburg after his release, and his memorial service in 2013.
Soweto
Visit the Soweto Cooling Towers – Icons of Urban Art and Adventure Experience one of Johannesburg’s most striking landmarks with a visit to the Soweto Cooling Towers – twin structures that have transformed from industrial relics into bold symbols of South African culture, creativity, and thrill-seeking fun. Once part of a decommissioned power station, the towers are now a canvas for vibrant murals reflecting the rich history and spirit of Soweto. Towering over the skyline, they offer adrenaline-pumping activities like bungee jumping, paintball, and tower climbing – all set against a backdrop of colorful street art and township energy.
Inclusions
- Entrance to all Museums
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Use of bicycle
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please include your hotel name & street number.
