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Half Day Guided Tour in Soweto: Explore the History, Culture, and Vibrant Lifestyle of Soweto
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57 Ratings
Johannesburg
Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and unique lifestyle of Soweto on a half-day guided tour. Discover the stories behind its creation and growth as you explore this bustling city within a city.
Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and unique lifestyle of Soweto on a half-day guided tour. Discover the stories behind its creation and growth as you explore this bustling city within a city.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Apartheid Museum - Apartheid museum, illustrating apartheid and the 20th-century history of South Africa. The museum part of the Gold reef city complex was open in 2001. when we leave the museum we visit Soccer city stadium popular for Fifa world cup games in 2010.
- Apartheid Museum - Apartheid museum, illustrating apartheid and the 20th-century history of South Africa. The museum part of the Gold reef city complex was open in 2001. when we leave the museum we visit Soccer city stadium popular for Fifa world cup games in 2010.
What's Included
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Mandela house museum adult price: $3.11 kids and students : $2.07
- Apartheid museum adult price: $7.79 kids and students Price: $5.19
- Hector Pieterson Museum adult price: $2.59 , students and kids price: $1.55
- Orlando towers Soweto adult price: $4.19 student & kids price: $2.61
- Soweto brewing company adult price: $2.35 students and kids price: $1.83
- Mandela house museum adult price: $3.11 kids and students : $2.07
- Apartheid museum adult price: $7.79 kids and students Price: $5.19
- Hector Pieterson Museum adult price: $2.59 , students and kids price: $1.55
- Orlando towers Soweto adult price: $4.19 student & kids price: $2.61
- Soweto brewing company adult price: $2.35 students and kids price: $1.83
Additional Information
A day tour of Soweto township provides an opportunity to immerse oneself in the dynamic essence of a bustling city within a city. Discover the rich history, culture, and lively lifestyle of Soweto. Established in the 1930s, Orlando was the first township created. During the 1950s, more black residents were moved there from inner-city black…
A day tour of Soweto township provides an opportunity to immerse oneself in the dynamic essence of a bustling city within a city. Discover the rich history, culture, and lively lifestyle of Soweto. Established in the 1930s, Orlando was the first township created. During the 1950s, more black residents were moved there from inner-city black neighborhoods, which the apartheid government had designated for whites. Soweto’s expansion was remarkable, albeit unplanned.
Location
Apartheid Museum
Look out for Nkuli Tours sign in front of the Apartheid museum entrance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Danielai983
Jan 31, 2026
Recommended - Very interesting tour. Chico our guide and driver made sure to give us a lot of information on Soweto and its history. I would recommend this tour.
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Emmy48
Nov 14, 2025
Eye Opening Visit to Soweto - We had an AMAZING half day experience with Nkuli and highly recommend his services. He had great command of the historical material and was extremely open to all of our questions, which he handled with care and precision. His charity work is admirable and he is a true voice for change and advancement. Himself being from Soweto added invaluable context and insight to our experience. HIGHLY recommend and congratulations Nkuli on what you've created - truly visionary!
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Vacation62179884304
Nov 12, 2025
Amazing and Must Do walking tour! - Nkuli is an amazing guide, very experienced and professional. His knowledge of the history of Soweto, as well as socio-economic and political developments of South Africa is impressive. The walking tour is must for anyone interested in understanding South African history and culture, as well as current situation. Nkuli is also one of the founders of a community center supporting children's education. I have enjoyed the walking tour a lot and somehow I regret not to have booked the one with lunch ! :)
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Vincentbd8965iq
Jul 31, 2025
To do absolutely - Very friendly guide, which is essential to discover Soweto. The visit is both very interesting and moving and does not miss the hardness of life in some neighborhoods.
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Qus974
Jun 17, 2025
Great experience - Great walking tour of Soweto with Nkuli Tours. The explications were very interesting. We highly recommand this tour.
Quentin & Alicia
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Carmela_a
Feb 21, 2025
Visit Doweto with an insider - Not the 'traditional" tourist visit of Soweto. My guide Chico of Nikuli Tours, knows the area and local people well in Soweto and Kliptown area. He was very detailed on history and socio-economic struggles of Soeeto's people and let me met local inhabitants who are very welcoming with the guests he takes around. If you wish to spend time inside museums you should ask him openly as the tour has visits inside museums at discretion of the participant(s).
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385perrineb
Jan 9, 2025
Great! Super informative bike ride - A superb morning by bike with Thabiso and Fortuna!
Agency recommended by the backpacker and almost one of the only ones that offers a tour in French.
We were with Thabiso, a young local from Soweto (Kliptown) accompanied by our translator Fortuna.
Thabiso was very good at explaining the history of Soweto, Apartheid and everything else. He is very attentive and also knows how to answer questions
We ended the tour with a typical Soweto lunch while eating a Kota.
We also got to meet Nkuli who does a lot for the neighborhood children, congratulations to him! The visit seems a bit expensive but ultimately it helps the community a lot. Go ahead with your eyes closed
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Milanv491
Dec 17, 2024
Amazing, genuine, and insightful experience - The tour was very informative and insightful. Our two guides took us on a bike tour of almost 4 hours through the different lower, middle, and upper class parts of the townships and neighborhoods. They were able to give very useful information about many different locations on the way. They were very easy going. Among the points of interest were different townships, the Shalk foundation, Nelson Mandela's house, Desmond Tutu’s house, and the location of the student uprising. Would definitely recommend taking the tour!
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James_l
Nov 3, 2024
Wow - what a great tour! - Fantastic tour of Soweto. Could not more highly praise the professional and content of this tour. Absolute must for your time in Johannesburg.
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S
Oct 28, 2024
Excellent day - Excellent day! We saw so much of the city including Soweto, Apartheid Museum, Freedom Charter, Mandela House, Maboneng and Hector Pieterson Memorial. We learned a lot and met some nice people. Excellent tour and information by Nikki. Highly recommend!
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