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Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

4.8(37)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews5 hFree cancellationBy Sandton Taxi Cabs (Pty) Ltd
Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

About this activity

Did you know Soweto is the largest township in South Africa? Ever wondered

where Nelson Mandela grew up or what Apartheid is or even what makes Soweto Township to be internationally acclaimed? Well, here's tour that will teach & touch you! Your visit  to South Africa will never be complete without a taste of the culturally-rich Soweto Cultural Township. This popular half-day (5hrs) Soweto Tour covers visits to the following heritage sites:

• Apartheid Museum (entry fees excluded)

• Nelson Mandela House on Vilakazi Street 

• Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum

• Orlando Twin Towers and Bungee Jumping (own expense)

• Soweto slums/shacks

Requests to include or exclude certain sites or routes will be accepted within reasonable limits. A private tour guide can be hired for an additional fee. Driver is not a professional tour guide but will share his deep local knowledge and experiences of Soweto with you.

What's included

  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Driver/guide
  • ✓Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Entrance Fees, to the Museums

Meeting and pickup

  • Pick-up Point: *Meet-and-Greet Service at International Arrivals Hall, by Oliver Tambo Statue

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There may be a waiting surcharge, should wait extend past 1-hour, at a rate of R200/hour (or part thereof)
  • Private Cultural Tour (not shared)
  • Emergency Contact (Phone/WhatsApp): +27 71 880 0531 or email: customercare@sandtontaxicabs.co.za
  • Children and Pensioners are welcome

Cancellation policy

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

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