Soweto, Apartheid Museum & Constitution Hill Day Tour

We help you discover Johannesburg & Soweto's history, culture & authentic local stories, delivered under 5 to 6hrs. Travel in a small group under 7 guests per vehicle, curated by our experienced, professional guides. Our efficient itinerary maximises your day without rushing the experience. We cover Constitution Hill & Old Fort within 1hr then drive through Johannesburg’s inner city. Experience the Apartheid Museum with powerful exhibitions, photographs, videos, audio recordings & historical artefacts documenting apartheid & the struggle for freedom. In Soweto, visit Mandela House Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, before experiencing township life on a guided walk through Nomzamo Informal Settlement with a local resident, hearing firsthand stories of community challenges, resilience and hope. Enjoy opportunities to purchase souvenirs directly from local vendors. All listed entrance fees are included.

1. 1

   Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

   1 hour

   The Old Fort & Prisons were built by Paul Kruger in the late 1800s. The prisons detained the likes of Mahatma Gandhi, and Robert Sobukwe, Nelson & Winnie Mandela. This 60-minute highlights tour comes to the heart of what Constitution Hill is all about, exploring the precinct’s complex history, its mutations through time, the humiliations and injustices to which its inmates were subjected, and explaining why the court’s presence in this place is so meaningful.

2. 2

   Johannesburg

   20 min

   A drive through some of the important parts of Johannesburg's inner city such as Braamfontein which is widely regarded as a student neighbourhood & home to Africa's number one ranked University of Witwatersrand. The Playground (on Saturdays only is a walk through Craft & Arts Market in Braamfontein). Drive over the Nelson Mandela Bridge & pass Bree Taxi Rank & Newtown. The Chancellor House Mandela & Tambo Attorneys building to read the 5-minute overview timeline summary displayed on the window panels.

3. 3

   Apartheid Museum

   2 hours

   A detailed 2hr self-reading experience through the well-curated Apartheid Museum for the 1st part of the morning from 9 am. A true sense of what life was like during the racial segregation era was skillfully put together by Historians, Journalists, Filmmakers & various other organisations who had access to the relevant materials & real artefacts. NB: Please be advised that the tour operator (Explore Joburg) is NOT liable for any operational closures of the Apartheid Museum should the museum be closed without notice. An alternative 2hr Museum experience is "The Constitution Hill", home of the Constitution Court of South Africa, Men's Prison #4, and Women's Jail which detained political & activists like Winnie & Nelson Mandela, Robert Sobukwe & Gandhi. It is also home to the Old Fort built by the Boer President Paul Kruger in the late 1800s to fend off the British Soldiers.

4. 4

   FNB Stadium

   5 min

   An outside photo opportunity at this massive historical stadium that boasts a 95 000 seated fan capacity was home to the World Cup 2010 Soccer tournament.

5. 5

   Orlando Towers

   Pass by

   The old electricity power station was converted into a bungee jumping, entertainment facility & restaurant.

6. 6

   Hector Pieterson Memorial

   15 min

   An overview summary briefing of the historical site from a local Sowetan site guide. A breakdown of the symbolic structures & what they represent & what life is like today for the average Sowetan.

7. 7

   Mandela House

   10 min

   The Soweto Mandela House bears a lot of the struggle era stories that shed light on his life with his first wife Evelyne & then Winnie. Detailed information is shared by the enthusiastic site guides who will walk you through the different parts of the house.

8. 8

   Soweto

   10 min

   Nomzamo Shanty Town Informal Settlement with the guidance of the local residents who curate a 10min walking presentation with an opportunity for questions and answers. See how the challenging unemployment situation is affecting real people on the ground. Learn how they survive and make ends meet on a daily basis & feel free to bring any form of gift to assist them directly.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   Pass by

   A look at the 3rd largest hospital in the world and brief narration on the role it plays for the Soweto residents & international medical research academics.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.