South Africa History: Pretoria to Soweto Tour

Immerse yourself in South Africa’s history on this guided day tour of Pretoria, Soweto, and the Apartheid Museum. Explore the Voortrekker Museum, Union Buildings, Soweto, and learn about the country’s apartheid era at the museum. Don’t miss this deep dive into South Africa’s fascinating past!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Apartheid Museum - The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story
  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, situated in Orlando West, Soweto, commemorates the role of the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Local guide
  • All activities
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a comprehensive full-day exploration of Pretoria, Johannesburg, Soweto, and renowned Apartheid sites to immerse yourself deeply into the history of South Africa. The tour includes a visit to Voortrekker Museum in Pretoria that stores the historical narrative of the Afrikaaners folk of South Africa and the ‘Great Trek’. You’ll also get a chance…

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.

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Gchammet
Jan 10, 2026
Very knowledgeable and professional driver/tour guide. On time. Clean safe vehicle. Very pleased. - Thoroughly enjoyable trip. Very pleased with the value and attention we received. It seems like a lot to do in one day, but it was very manageable. Great to get out of the hotel on the first day and not succumb to jet lag. Great introduction to the two cities.
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Seaside48402035485
Nov 21, 2025
I had an amazing and wonderful experience on this trip. There’s so much history about South Africa that I did know. - I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Marvin my guide was very knowledgeable about the history of each place we visited and was quite eager and proud to share that history. I only wished I could have spent more time at the Apartheid Museum, but I do understand it was a lot to pack into one day.
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Ernest_l
Sep 12, 2025
It is a very good tour to... - It is a very good tour to understand apartheid and the continuing struggles. Also about the growth of the country We had very good guide
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G4355gasuzannem
Jul 24, 2025
Our new Friend Marvin - Our guided tour Marvin took us on was exceptional Both my husband and I enjoyed our time with him so much. Marvin insured our comfort and safety from the very beginning of our excursion. It is so impressive how knowledgeable he is in the rich history of the area, we learned so much. He really went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much as possible because of the time constraints we had to get to the airport in time for our flight. We have full confidence in recommending Marvin and will book with him again on our next visit. Thank you for an enriching experience, wishing you success in all your future endeavours.
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Dianna
Jul 4, 2025
Marvin was attentive, knowledgble and kind. He adjusted as needed for our group (74 to 13) highly recommend him !!! - Marvin was on time and prepared. His car was comfortable and well equipped. He told us a lot of history and highlights Great cultural guide
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Tourist17599219262
Apr 14, 2025
Two cities in one fantastic tour - Great tour with a fantastic tour guide. Michael was very knowledgeable and professional. He timed the tour perfectly and honestly answered all our questions. He created great atmosphere. We had a great day & wished the tour didn't have to end. Warmly recommend, especially for those with limited time. The tour covers a lot of ground in one day.
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786sys
Mar 26, 2025
Historical Journey of the Rich, the Poor & the Middle - Excellent tour guide that made our day filled with historical, cultural and some emotional stories. Contrasted the rich, the poor, and middle classes. Used the quiz technique that made our visits more interesting and memorable.
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Chess842
Feb 13, 2025
Great Outing from Johannesburg with Excellent Guide - The outstanding excursion began with my Tour Guide Marvin. He was knowledgeable and provided excellent insights into the various locations we stopped at, and he also tailored the timing to assure I got the emphasis on those sites I wanted to focus on.
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Margaret_b
Oct 14, 2024
Perfect way to see the highlights of this region of SA! - Michael was an amazing tour guide and this was the perfect way to see all the main highlights of this region! Michael was extremely kind, knowledgeable, professional, and personable. We particularly enjoyed the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela House. We had just the right amount of time at each location and it was convenient to have easy transportation from one location to the next. Highly recommended if you only have one day and want a safe and convenient way to see several historical sites.
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479obeda
Oct 8, 2024
If you had a day to see it all, this is the tour for you! - Was amazing! Wonderful tour guide! Learned a lot. Liked how the tour guide was very safety-conscious. He was quite honest with us and balanced in his views and opinions.
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).