Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

Did you know Soweto is the largest township in South Africa? Ever wondered where Nelson Mandela grew up or what Apartheid is or even what makes Soweto Township to be internationally acclaimed? Well, here's tour that will teach & touch you! Your visit  to South Africa will never be complete without a taste of the culturally-rich Soweto Cultural Township. This popular half-day (5hrs) Soweto Tour covers visits to the following heritage sites: • Apartheid Museum (entry fees excluded) • Nelson Mandela House on Vilakazi Street  • Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum • Orlando Twin Towers and Bungee Jumping (own expense) • Soweto slums/shacks Requests to include or exclude certain sites or routes will be accepted within reasonable limits. A private tour guide can be hired for an additional fee. Driver is not a professional tour guide but will share his deep local knowledge and experiences of Soweto with you.

A first time visit too the Apartheid Museum is sure to bring tears to many as its a rough emotional journey on how man who are made in God's image can mistreat each other as if there are different species. The brutality, the torture, the mercilessness is beyond what words can describe. The driver need not go inside the museum as the place is self-explanatory and leads you from one section to the next logically but you can pay for him to go in with you should you so wish otherwise he'll be waiting by the car till you're done. NB: Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Soweto is South Africa's largest township and is hometown to one of the world's greatest leaders ever- Nelson Mandela! There's so much history to be learnt here and very emotional indeed. But over the years a lot has changed and the township is becoming more cosmopolitan though the slums are still to be found in certain areas. Driver will highlight these as you drive along

Here tourists can see the huge Soweto Cooling Towers which stands out in the skyline of Soweto. Tourists can just enjoy seeing the towers or they may be hands on and get their Adrenalin pumping by jumping from in between the 2 towers 100m down! There's also mountain climbing, scad freefall, Johannesburg city viewing from the top of the towers, etc. Entrance to see the Soweto Tours is free only the activities are paid for.

Your driver will take you to the Hector Pieterson Museum to understand what happened during the 1976 Soweto Uprising by the youth of South Africa who got fed up with the rising racism fuel by Apartheid. Driver need not go inside the museum with you but you can pay for him to go in should you desire his company as museum staff are always helpful to all tourists.

Here you catch up with memories of Mandela as a young boy who was passionate and had strong convictions of what is right and what is not. Driver will typically not join as there are guides inside the house that will show you around the house. You can also buy curios and souvenirs outside Mandela House to carry back home to share the memories with friends and family.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• There may be a waiting surcharge, should wait extend past 1-hour, at a rate of R200/hour (or part thereof)
• Private Cultural Tour (not shared)
• Emergency Contact (Phone/WhatsApp): +27 71 880 0531 or email: customercare@sandtontaxicabs.co.za
• Children and Pensioners are welcome

• Private Sedan Car Soweto Tour
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  Sedan Car eg Honda Ballade
  Pickup included
• Soweto Minibus Tour (13pax)
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  Group Tour
  Duration: 5 hours
  Soweto Township Group Tour
  13-seater Minibus
  Pickup included
• Minicab Soweto Tour (6pax)
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  Flexible Itinerary: You can edit the tour by including or excluding certain stops or take longer at some sites.
  Standard Tour Package: You get all the basics of a Soweto Tour for an experience you'll remember the rest of your life.
  Duration: 5 hours: Soweto Tour is half day for 5 hours and a maximum of 100km. If exceeded, surcharges will be applied.
  Meals & Drinks excluded: You'll be provided with free bottled water by your driver but for food you can experiment with the various cuisines in Soweto
  Soweto Half Day Tour: Spend 5 hours visiting Apartheid Museum and Soweto to get a good grasp of South Africa's history
  Minicab(7-seater): Be driven in a clean, smart sedan car that can take upto 6 passengers comfortably.
  Pickup included
• Executive Soweto Tour (3pax)
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  Customization: The tour itinerary is not cast in stone- you can adjust it as you please within the given time & distance.
  Executive Soweto Tour: Enjoy the Soweto tour in an executive vehicle eg Mercedes-Benz.
  Duration: 5 hours: Tour is max. 5 hours and 100km measured from hotel pick-up time till hotel drop off after the tour & surcharges if exceeded.
  Meals & drinks are excluded: You can buy African Cuisine in the various upmarket restaurants & bars in Soweto. You'll be provided with free bottled water.
  Mercedes Benz or similar
  Executive Soweto Tour Package: Enjoy the tour in a nice, comfortable luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle (or similar). Upto 3 passengers can be accommodated.
  Pickup included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Driver/guide
• Transport by private vehicle

• Food and drinks
• Entrance Fees, to the Museums

• To make changes to your pick-up time or address or hotel or any other amendment,  Call/WhatsApp: +27 73 748 7204 • Driver details will be sent to your 48hrs in advance of the pick-up. • Tour route/sites can be altered upon request in advance, no later than 24hrs before pick-up time. • Driver is not a Professional Tour Guide but will share with you general local knowledge. A Professional Tour Guide can be requested at at an additional cash fee that will be paid upon collection. • Ensure you have selected the correct Tour Option based on your preferences. • Maximum tour duration is 5hrs. If exceeded, a cash surcharge will be charged. • Tour excludes cost of activities, food, beverages and entrance fees. • Emergency email contact: customercare@sandtontaxicabs.co.za • Driver details will be supplied within 48hrs of trip date.  • Maximum 4 suitcases/large bags. Extra bag/unit of luggage charged accordingly. • In case of Emergency or when you cannot see your driver upon arrival at the airport, please contact: WhatsApp the Reservation Office on +27 73 748 7204 or email: customercare@sandtontaxicabs.co.za  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. • Bookings shall not be cancelled without attempting to contact the Operator and waiting for a maximum period of 30 minutes to allow the Reservation Office to assist in locating the driver. • Driver 'no shows', though rare, will be refunded in full. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Sandton Taxi Cabs (Pty) Ltd.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Johannesburg.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.8 Stars based on 30 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 13 Travelers is accepted for booking.