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Soweto and Apartheid museum guided tour
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Soweto and Apartheid museum guided tour

By Swangs safaris
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Ages 4-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Apartheid museum and Mandela house entrance fees included
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Hotels Private home Guest house Backpackers Hostels
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg South Africa
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107068P5

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107068P5

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        • Swangs safaris
          44
          Sandton, South Africa
          Joined in December 2018
        • bigrob888
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An amazing day tour to Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa.
          Pretoria is a very beautiful city, especially when the Jacarandas are in full bloom in October. There are numerous historical buildings and museums to explore and fantastic restaurants to enjoy.
          Written November 26, 2024
        • Tendik T
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing day in Pretoria, Soweto and Joburg
          Smashing tour. Great itinerary. + Fantastic guide = Amazing day. Plus, you learn A LOT about South Africa.. highly recommend.
          Written September 22, 2024
        • 379francescv
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour and Experience, perfect guide
          We only had one day to visit Johannesburg and Pretoria and this visit was just what we needed. Pastor is an excellent guide and person. He answered all our questions and gave us a lot of information. We started visiting Pretoria then Soweto and Johannesburg. We had lunch in the cafeteria of the Apartheid Museum. I would like to thank Pastor for everything. He did a great job and if we ever come back to South Africa it will be a pleasure to do more visits with him again. Highly recommended tour.
          Written September 21, 2024
        • LisaS1811027
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great overview of Johannesburg and it’s history
          Fabulous full day tour with Pastor. We went to Pretoria, Constitution Hill, Apartheid museum, Soweto, Voor Trekker monument among other places. Lunch at apartheid museum cafe was very nice. Pastor was very informative and we learned a lot
          Written August 25, 2024
        • Laura26021985
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Experience Pretoria /Joburg in just one day!
          The perfect summary of the Pretoria/Joburg region in just one day with our very nice guide Pastor! He was very open and friendly!
          Written July 26, 2024
        • Pioneer07677577478
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Worthy to visit the Safari park
          It is only 1 hour trip to the Safari park. It is worthy to go there for visiting lions. There are also feeding and photo time with giraffes. The souvenirs at the park is also great. We would like to thanks guide tour Pastor for bringing us to the trip.
          Written June 1, 2024
        • Pioneer07677577478
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful trip in Pretoria
          A wonderful trip and beautiful scenes in Pretoria , one of the four cities in South Africa. Guide Tour Pastor provided us very informative details of the sites in Pretoria and we would like to thanks for him for taking us to Pretoria.
          Written June 1, 2024
        • RafaPere
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful experience
          Friendly. He provided lots of valuable information. Soweto visit was incredible and we cross Hillbrow to see it.
          Written December 13, 2023
        • Newhobbes
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cancelled without justification
          1h before the tour I’ve received a mail canceling it. No justification. With tis short notice I couldn’t get an alternative option
          Written July 23, 2023
        • Departure17502571798
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour and Experience
          We were able to see so much more than we intended! We were also able to get lunch at a good restaurant. Overall, it was a great experience.
          Written July 11, 2023
        • PeteNeuNeu
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Under Impressed
          I'm not sure which half day tour we got, but it wasn't as described. The guide said we couldn't go to Capital Hill, as they were having a concert there that night 6/25/23 and it was closed off. Didn't go to Mary Fitzgerald Square, as didn't drive over Mandela cable bridge. Didn't spend an hour at Carlton Center, but just drove by it. We were dropped off and spent 2 hours at the Apartheid Museum, which I had no interest in seeing. I'd have rather gone to Gold Reef City Casino and amusement park across from the museum. I was in Jo'burg 35 years ago for half a day and saw much more at that time, even a ballet that evening. Thought it was odd that the guide asked if we were from a "red" or "blue" state and later if we were a "couple".
          Written July 8, 2023
        • risaww
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing, Deep and Informative tour
          This was my first visit to South Africa and I was very keen to have an in-depth tour. Pastor is a very enthusiastic guide and his knowledge of the history of Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto will immerse you in the stories he shares. Every time we pass a major attractions, buildings or even roadside graffitis, Pastor is able to bring to life the histories, culture and interesting stories behind it all. The tour is also very well organised and the whole tour is safe. If you are new to South Africa and don't want a simple tourist attraction, but need a guide with a wealth of knowledge of culture, history, and even politics, economics and local stories, I highly recommend Pastor and thank you for your company and sharing throughout the day. I hope to be able to have the opportunity to have you to introduce more interesting places in the future!

          Written July 2, 2023
        • Road29156175635
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day packed with great experiences and a lots of history!
          Well organised day by the tour guid Pastor. I Hand just a Great day be exploring Pretoria/Soweto/ Johannesburg. Was was feeling Save and comfortable at 100% of the time. Because I was alone on the tour I was allowed to do adjustments which part obwaltest to sie longer or which kind of food I like for lunch time. The knowledge about the country and the history Pastor had was just amazing ! You will have a great time book this tour !
          Written April 2, 2023
        • C1225AUchristiner
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous
          The city tour was excellent! Our guide and driver (KG) was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, interesting and able to answer all our questions. We were picked up where we were staying and dropped back at the end of the tour which was very convenient. Highly recommend this tour!
          Written March 7, 2023
        • Meander57054202515
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A very interesting and plaisant tour in Johannesburg! 🙏
          The guide and chauffeur, a lady under the name of kgaogelo (KG), was cool and very plaisant as well as an excellent driver. The tour was well designed and perfectly timed, a lot of information was provided as we progressed. I strongly recommend this tour, KG is top!
          Written December 1, 2022
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        Soo
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        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Enjoyed a half day guided tour to Soweto with Swangs Safari. Our guide arrived on time to fetch us from the hotel. Very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. The price is fairly reasonable compared to other tour guide operators.
        Written February 28, 2019
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        We really appreciate your beautiful review and the beautiful time you had with our guide Pastor.. We looking forward to see you again Thank you
        Written October 23, 2019
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        Ahli M
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022
        The Apartheid Museum is an absolute must-see experience. A visit to Johannesburg is not complete without a tour of Soweto and Mandela's home. Our guide, "Pastor", was knowledgeable about the detailed history of apartheid.
        Written June 24, 2022
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        Thank you for booking with us and thank you for the amazing review,we really appreciate it. We are happy you enjoyed your tour with our guide. We look forward to see you again.
        Written June 24, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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