Soweto half day tour including Mandela house
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Soweto half day tour including Mandela house worth booking?
Soweto half day tour including Mandela house is a 4-hour experience in Johannesburg, South Africa, from $1750 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (3)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $1750 per person
Our tours are conducted by proffessional experienced guides. Our guides are passionate about history and culture. They like sharing the knowledge they have with guests. Soweto is the melting pot of the liberation strugg
What you get
- Pick up and drop off at your address in an air conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour
- Entrance to Mandela Museum House
About this experience
Our tours are conducted by proffessional experienced guides. Our guides are passionate about history and culture. They like sharing the knowledge they have with guests. Soweto is the melting pot of the liberation struggle in South Africa. Doing the tour with us will give you an opportunity to learn more about the rich history of segregation in South Africa,culture and different phases of the townships. Post 1994 Elections Soweto has become a place of Vibrancy, friendship and diversity. You will realize some communities in Soweto still need development and poverty alleviation. Other communities have developed into smart affluent Suburbs. We give you an opportunity to do the tour of the house of the statesman,late President Mandela. Guests are also given time to browse the flea market selling curios,artefacts and African clothing in case there is a need. South African cuisine buffet lunch is optional. .
What's included
Included
- Pick up and drop off at your address in an air conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour
- Entrance to Mandela Museum House
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance to Hector Pieterson.The museum is closed on Mondays.( Optional )
- Items of personal interest at local shops and flea market
What you'll see and do
Orlando Towers
The guided tour will take you through Diepkloof Extension; We stop to view and to share information about the family units,a wonderful project initiated by the late President Mandela, with an aim of giving decent homes to hostel dwellers. The tour proceed, we pass Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital, the biggest hospital in Southern Africa and the third largest hospital in the world. The distinctive colorful land mark Orlando Towers attracts most travelers to take pictures and to learn as our knowledgeable tour guides shares information. The towers were cooling towers for the coal run power station supplying electricity to Johannesburg. The station was closed in 1998, and transformed into,sporting,entertainment and business center in 2008. The towers are used by businesses to advertise their products. Branding not permanent.
15 minutes here
Hector Pieterson Memorial
Hector Pieterson memorial museum commemorates the lives of students who lost their lives, fighting for their rights in 1976, under police brutality. The museum also depicts events of 1976 students uprisings and the general struggle for democracy in South Africa. Entrance is Optional. Local vendors by the museum are selling curios,beaded work, artefacts and African clothing. We give you time to browse the flea market incase there is a need.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Vilakazi Street
The vibriant Vilakazi street is the Popular attraction in Soweto for both locals and International guests. The houses of the two Nobel Prize winners former President Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Tutu are situated on this street. Sakhumzi restaurant is also situated on this street close to Tutu's house. The restaurant is serving great South African cuisine buffet lunch in the form of dumplings, rice,mealie porridge (pap), Samp and sour Sorghum porridge. Other appetising meals served include ,Beef stew, Chicken,Sausages( braai wors )Vegetables, Salads including the popular local salad Chakalaka and desert. Lunch is optional.Please indicate to your guide incase you need to have lunch
30 minutes here
Mandela House
We visit the house of the World icon, late President Mandela situated in Vilakazi street. Entrance and guided tour included. Mandela lived in this house with his family before his life imprisonment. The museum house provides an effective, efficient and meaningful experience to all visitors, informing them of the former President Nelson Mandela's story in the context of his life as a whole, in a manner that promotes Human rights, Democracy, Reconciliation, Mutual respect and tolerance amongst the people of South Africa and International community.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LBK Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hector Pieterson museum is closed during festive seasons from 25th December to 06 January
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 12+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1750 to $3300
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Soweto half day tour including Mandela house: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Johannesburg.
How much does Soweto half day tour including Mandela house cost?
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Prices start at $1750 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Johannesburg usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Soweto half day tour including Mandela house take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Johannesburg is not rushed.
Is Soweto half day tour including Mandela house worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Johannesburg, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Soweto half day tour including Mandela house?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Soweto half day tour including Mandela house suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 12. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Soweto half day tour including Mandela house?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Johannesburg can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Johannesburg and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Soweto half day tour including Mandela house start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Johannesburg within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Johannesburg?
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On Outty we rank every Johannesburg experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria, Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour, Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Johannesburg?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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