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4 Best Soweto Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 4 soweto tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

4 Best Soweto Tours In South Africa

Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour

Johannesburg & Soweto (Half-day Tour) - Freedom Square and the Freedom Charter Moment (1955)

1.Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour

Most Popular 4.7

A guided half-day into Soweto’s landmarks and everyday township life, with Vilakazi Street, museums, and an informal settlement visit.

“I was lucky to have a private tour with mr Clement who was really knowledgeable and had answers to all my questions. He was also kind enough to offer to take some pictures of me. The only thing is that I didn’t expect to be taken to one of the poorest district in Soweto to…”

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Johannesburg: Soweto Tour with Lunch

Johannesburg: Soweto Tour with Lunch - Diepkloof and Orlando West: Marketplace Feet-on-the-Ground Reality

2.Johannesburg: Soweto Tour with Lunch

4.8

A 6-hour Soweto tour with Mandela and Hector Pieterson sites, marketplace walks, and a local lunch in Johannesburg’s history-rich streets.

“The trip started out with Thomas (our guide) giving us an overview of the day. Our first stop was the FNP Stadium, where South Africa hosted the World Cup in 2010. He then explained the history of Soweto and how the name was derived. We visited the areas where the rich, the middle class and…”

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Soweto: Sip & Paint Walking Tour & Take Home a Canvas

Soweto: Sip & Paint Walking Tour & Take Home a Canvas - The Arts & Crafts Stop: African-Inspired Fashion and Community Upliftment

3.Soweto: Sip & Paint Walking Tour & Take Home a Canvas

4.8

Small-group Soweto street art walking tour plus Sip & Paint with a take-home canvas, local wine, and food tastings in Orlando West.

“It’s been the best inmersive activity we have done since we got here! We enjoyed so much getting inside the township with local people and knowing more about Soweto. We had so much fun then painting. The guides were so friendly we are gonna do more tours with them!”

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