Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural in Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa

Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural

Outty Ranking 51 5.0 · 1 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $2500

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Is Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural worth booking?

Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural is a 5-hour experience in Pretoria, South Africa, from $2500 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
51 / 100
Rating
5/5 (1)
Duration
5 hours
From
$2500 per person

Get an essential introduction to recent South African history on this guided tour to the township of Soweto. Learn about how the township's experiences during the Apartheid era. Visit Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Muse

What you get

  • Water
  • Lunch
  • Transportation Round-trip
  • Guide
  • Entrance fee

About this experience

Get an essential introduction to recent South African history on this guided tour to the township of Soweto. Learn about how the township's experiences during the Apartheid era. Visit Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Lesedi Cultural Village to watch a traditional dance. Includes lunch at a local restaurant.

What's included

Included

  • Water
  • Lunch
  • Transportation Round-trip
  • Guide
  • Entrance fee

Not included

  • Souvenir (available to purchase)
  • Gratitudes

What you'll see and do

  1. Lesedi Cultural Village

    Get ready to be entertained and also get to know more about South Africa History on these majestic tour from Johannesburg. We depart from your hotel rheaded to Soweto. As we drive through Johannesburg sleek highways we get to soak in a lot of the famous buildings build during apartheid era. We also get to see small hills of mine dumps from the places that they mined these gold. We enter Soweto and straight head to Hector Peterson Museum for a historic Visit to know why the students did not want to learn in Afrikaaners Language back in 1976. From there we head to Mandela House and see the former Icon house with some furniture still in place and from there we have an African Meal at a local restaurant. Our day is getting better and better. From here we drive through Soweto comparing the various houses and also see some 'shacks' Africa Ghettos. We continue and make our way to Lesedi Cultural Village for some Africa Culture where we will tour the different Africa Homesteads and soak in a lot of Africa Culture. We will cap the day by a famous Africa Dance that will make our tour a wonderful day. Book these Tour for an amazing day of Africa Culture at its best.

    180 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Vilakazi Street

    Visit Nelson Mandela House where he lives before he was arrested in 1963 and 27 years in Jail however after his 27 years of imprisonment Nelson never returned to the house he had new house in Johannesburg Houghton. The corner of Vilakazi streets, a short distance away, is the Soweto home of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who, like Mandela, was the recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize and they are sharing the street.

    30 minutes here · Admission included

  3. Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

    visit Hector Pieterson Museum. Guide will explain and elaborate about the museum.

    60 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 13 travelers per booking
Operated by
Virgio Tours

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 51

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
Review evidence (18% weight)13
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)20
Listing quality (10% weight)79
Local standing (8% weight)51
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Pretoria.

How much does Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural cost?

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Prices start at $2500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Pretoria usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural take?

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Plan for about 5 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 Pretoria is not rushed.

Is Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Pretoria, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural?

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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 Tour with Lesedi Cultural suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural?

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Around 0 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria?

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On Outty we rank every Pretoria experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soweto Half Day Tour, Elephant Experience & Lesedi Cultural Village, Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria. 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 Pretoria?

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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 Pretoria?

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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.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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