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Johannesburg, Soweto & the Apartheid Museum

JOHANNESBURG DAY TOUR

Johannesburg, Soweto & the Apartheid Museum

A full day from your Johannesburg hotel: a guided drive through the city and Constitution Hill, then Soweto, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the Apartheid Museum.

  • Duration ± 8 hours
  • Pickup Complimentary return transfers from your Johannesburg Hotel
  • Days Not on Mondays

THE EXPERIENCE

Experience the Heartbeat of South Africa

A Journey Through History & Culture

Johannesburg, also known as Jozi or the City of Gold, is the largest city in South Africa and a vibrant hub of culture, history, and commerce. This full-day guided tour will take you through the city's bustling streets, historic landmarks, and the influential township of Soweto, before culminating in an immersive visit to the Apartheid Museum.

YOUR DAY

What your day looks like

  1. Hotel pickup

    Complimentary pickup from your Johannesburg hotel.

  2. The Johannesburg skyline with the Hillbrow Tower

    Johannesburg, the City of Gold

    A guided drive through Johannesburg’s key locations, from Sandton to the CBD.

  3. The Soweto Gold cooling towers with the bungee bridge between them

    Soweto

    Soweto (South Western Townships), the beating heart of South Africa’s history and of the struggle against apartheid.

  4. Visitors walking between the entrance pillars of the Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg

    Apartheid Museum

    A profound journey through South Africa’s struggle for freedom; the visit lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

  5. Return

    Drop-off at your Johannesburg hotel or the airport.

Along the way

Johannesburg, the City of Gold

  • Sandton Stock Exchange
  • Rivonia & Sandton City
  • Rosebank & Hyde Park
  • Illovo Boulevard & Gautrain Station
  • Houghton & Nelson Mandela’s House
  • Constitution Hill – South Africa’s highest court
  • Hillbrow & Johannesburg CBD
  • Gandhi Square & Marshall Square
  • Goldfields Head Office & De Beers

Soweto

  • Visit: the Hector Pieterson Memorial & Museum (entry included)
  • Optional stop: Nelson Mandela’s former home (entrance fees apply)
  • Optional stop: lunch at a local eatery (at an additional cost)
  • Guided-drive highlights: FNB Stadium (Soccer City), Baragwanath Hospital, the Orlando Power Station, Desmond Tutu’s House, Regina Mundi Church, and Walter Sisulu Freedom Square & Kliptown

Apartheid Museum

  • 22 exhibitions detailing apartheid’s rise and fall
  • Film footage, photographs and interactive displays
  • An optional audio guide for a self-paced visit
  • Additional time may be needed for temporary exhibitions
  • The Apartheid Museum is closed on Mondays

Practical information

Duration
± 8 hours
Days
Not available on Mondays — the Apartheid Museum is closed on Mondays
Pickup
Complimentary return transfers from your Johannesburg Hotel
Destination
Johannesburg, Soweto
Transportation
Mini Bus
Guide
English Speaking Guide
Departure City
Johannesburg
Tour code
DEJSA

What’s included

  • Entry fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus transfers
  • Hotel/Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Scheduled stops and guided insights

What’s not included

  • Meals (unless specified)
  • Optional entrance fees (Mandela House)
  • Personal expenses & gratuities

RATES & ENQUIRY

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Tell us who’s travelling and when. We confirm availability and the day’s details, then take it from there.

Johannesburg, Soweto & the Apartheid Museum

Reference DEJSA

Day tour rates

Valid for departures from 19 October 2026 to 31 December 2027

Single travellerOwn departure
R5 635
2–4 travellersPer person
R3 625
5+ travellersPer person
R3 105
  • Rates are per person in South African rand, set by the number of people travelling together.
  • Travelling alone? Joining a confirmed scheduled departure is charged at the 2–4 rate; the single rate applies when we run a departure for you alone.
  • Children under 12 pay 50% of the adult fare.
  • A published rate is not a confirmed booking: we confirm availability, the departure and your pick-up time when you enquire.
Payment & cancellation
  • Full payment is required within 7 days prior to departure.
  • Cancellation fees may apply if a service is cancelled less than 7 days prior to departure; a 100% cancellation fee applies on no-shows.
  • Postponements: 100% credit hold for up to 365 days from the initial departure date; inflation rates may apply.
  • Scheduled tours starting at O.R. Tambo depend on flight times and are offered on a private basis only.
  • Rates are subject to change due to major fuel increases and/or government levies.
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