Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour: Discover South Africa's Historical Past
4.7
11 Ratings
Johannesburg
Explore the historical past of South Africa on a Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour. Discover the origins of apartheid, the struggle against it, and the birth of a democratic state. Gain insight into the architecture of the system and the fight for racial justice.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Apartheid Museum - Visit museum
  • Mandela House - Visit the museum
What's Included
  • Professional Tourist Guide
  • On-board WiFi
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle
  • All Inclusive Fees & Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
Additional Information

While its recurrence is deemed impossible, reflection on its origins and conclusion remains a poignant chapter in South Africa’s narrative. Such significant events are encapsulated during this tour. The commitment stands firm: the South African populace shall endure no variant of racial subjugation, be it overt or covert.

The Apartheid Museum sheds light on the system’s designers, the resistance movements, the transition, and the advent of democracy within the nation. Soweto, located to the southwest of Johannesburg, was the pioneering hub for congregations seeking justice and solutions from the oppressive Apartheid regime. The echoes of a collective voice demanding the cessation of racial discrimination resonate through the streets of Soweto. Moreover, the revolt on the 16th of June 1976 symbolized a resolute pursuit of universal human rights. Enrich your understanding during the tour.

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.

Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Stuarts2195
May 23, 2023
Thank you Norman!! - A fascinating experience at the museum and in Soweto. We also visited the Mandela House and the Hector Peterson memorial. Lunch was brilliant too! Norman was friendly and knowledgable, and we felt safe and happy in his company. Stops for photo opportunities were appreciated. I would definitely recommend this tour and Norman!
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Heidi
Nov 27, 2022
Constitution Hill - This was an amazing day trip. Our guide was wonderful who shared so much information. Museum a definite visit and the drive through Johannesburg a must, just to see the different styles of life. Soweto and its history are phenomenal.
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Theexcalibre
Nov 23, 2022
Excellent day tour - We had a day tour of the Apartheid Museum and Soweto with Tshepo. Tshepo was a great guide and the day was very informative. I would recommend this company and Tshepo as a guide.
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Stu220
Oct 9, 2022
A day to remember - My wife who is from Johannesburg decided to do this trip while we were in the country on family business. In short it was an eye opener and well worth the day and money. The Apartheid museum really open both our eyes to the history and the waste of the legacy the the current government has made. Soweto was so different from expectations that you get from the media with huge houses across from shanty areas. However, what made the trip was our guide, who was knowledgeable, articulate and gave depth to the areas you visit. He was worth the visit alone.
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Christine_d
Dec 19, 2020
Great tour. I recommend. - It was a very interesting experience and visit. I regret that the time was so short to visit the museum.
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Gabriele
Mar 21, 2020
Great tour for your money - I highly recommend this tour. Norman, my guide for the day, came to the hotel to pick me up. We drove to the Apartheid museum where he left me inside to explore. 2.5 hours later we met outside and were on our way to Soweto. Touring the various neighborhoods in Soweto gave me a great overall view of the area. We stopped at the Hector Peterson memorial and then at the Mandela house. At the end, Norman drove me back to the hotel. Norman was a very charming guide and very knowledgeable of the history of the area.
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Smh7819
Jan 24, 2020
Excellent tour, good value - Norman was a very attentive guide. We saw the different socio-economic levels of Soweto and were impressed by Norman's knowledge. Recommend thoroughly. Bring some change for tips as there is more than just Norman who guides you. There is a different guide at the Mandela house and also if you are taken into one of the more deprived areas of the township, another guide shows you around.
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Ad_wilson84
Nov 5, 2019
Simply amazing! - I recently had the pleasure of booking this excursion while visiting Johannesburg. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting an insight, as well as receive a cultural insight of the South African culture and community. Pasta was on time, SUPER KNOWLEDGABLE about the history of South Africa, and just overall the best tour guide ever. If any of my family or friends visit Johannesburg, they'll definitely be going on this tour. The experience, eating with the locals, visiting the local markets, and the Apartheid Museum was just life changing.
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Egb1313
Jun 23, 2019
Apartheid Museum tour - I just took the opportunity to do Apartheid Museum tour with Norman, and it was an excellent tour. He is a professional guide, kind a lot in the treat. His explanations about South african history was the perfect starter before museum experience. Hope I can come back to South Africa and enjoy with Uhlalala tour of another guided visit, Very recomended.
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Rebecca_c
Feb 28, 2020
All Things Worth Seeing, But Not What is Advertised - This is a tough review to give, because the experience itself is well worth it, but the way our day played out was not what we expected and detracted from our ability to enjoy the experience. This tour is billed as a private tour, "Only your group will participate." This is NOT what happened. A guide picked my friend and I up and took us to another hotel where we were delivered to another tour guide and a group of 5 others. Those 5 had booked differently from us--ours a half day tour, theirs a full day that included a tour of Johannesburg at the end; ours included lunch, theirs did not. It was clear from their comments that they also expected a private tour--they apologized for holding up the tour, not realizing there were other people included in their tour. The night before (rather late--9pm), we were asked if pick up 15 minutes later was okay. We agreed, but because we were linked up with this other group, we left a full hour later than scheduled. Because of this, we had less time in the Apartheid museum in order to keep the schedule to visit Soweto, the Mandela House, and lunch. While our guide had offered us the ability to join the tour of Johannesburg with the rest of the group, we had to return to our hotel before leaving for the airport that night, which is why we booked only a half day. When lingered at lunch longer than expected and had to encourage the other group to pay for their lunch and remind the guide of our need to return to our hotel by a certain time. It was only because of that reminder that we made it back at the end of our window. I do recommend a tour that takes you to all of these places. I was most taken with the tour of Soweto, in particular the opportunity to interact with locals and see how some of them live. But this tour in particular was a disappointment. My friend and I booked multiple tours through Viator in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and this one is the only one that disappointed us because of how it was run--it was NOT a private tour as advertised, and our guide needed to be reminded multiple times of our need to return by a certain time.
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