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Soweto & Apartheid Museum

JOHANNESBURG DAY TOUR

Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Powerful history. Vibrant communities. A deeper understanding of South Africa.

  • Duration ± 6 hours, hotel to hotel
  • Pickup Johannesburg hotels

A DAY THAT CONNECTS PAST AND PRESENT

More than a tour — a deeper perspective

This tour of about six hours takes you into the heart of Soweto, one of the world’s most famous and inspiring townships, and to the internationally acclaimed Apartheid Museum.

It’s a day of powerful stories, vibrant culture and meaningful connection — offering context that helps visitors understand modern South Africa in greater depth.

YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE

A journey through South Africa’s history and hope

  1. Hotel pickup

    We collect you from your Johannesburg hotel or accommodation.

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

    Apartheid Museum

    An included visit to the Apartheid Museum, whose exhibitions trace apartheid and South Africa’s path to democracy.

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

    Soweto’s historic neighbourhoods and landmarks

    A guided drive through Soweto’s historic neighbourhoods, with your guide sharing the stories behind its landmarks.

  4. Vilakazi Street

    A guided walk along the street associated with Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

  5. The Johannesburg skyline with the Hillbrow Tower

    Return journey

    Return transfer to your Johannesburg hotel after the tour.

Practical information

Duration
± 6 hours, hotel to hotel
Departures
09:00 or 12:00 (pickup time confirmed before departure)
Order of visits
On 12:00 departures we visit the Apartheid Museum first; on 09:00 departures the order may vary
Pickup
Johannesburg hotels
Tour type
Guided day tour
Language
English (other languages on request)
Transport
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Professional local guide
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera
Days
Not available on Mondays — the Apartheid Museum is closed on Mondays

What’s included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Soweto guided experience
  • Apartheid Museum admission

What’s not included

  • Meals and drinks unless specified
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance

THE APARTHEID MUSEUM

Confront the past. Understand the present.

The Apartheid Museum is one of the world’s most important cultural institutions, offering a powerful and moving exploration of South Africa’s 20th-century history and its struggle for freedom.

Learn More About the Museum

RATES & ENQUIRY

Enquire about this experience

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

Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Day tour rates

Valid for departures from 19 October 2026 to 31 December 2027

Single travellerOwn departure
R5 260
2–4 travellersPer person
R3 040
5+ travellersPer person
R2 525
  • 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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TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE

The Spurwing difference

We create experiences that go beyond the surface — connecting you to people, places and stories that matter. With deep local knowledge and a passion for authentic travel, we help you see South Africa differently.

  • Authentic experiences
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