Johannesburg and Soweto Full-Day Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Johannesburg's vibrant city life
- Visit the historic Apartheid Museum
- Discover the rich culture of Soweto
- See Nelson Mandela's former home
- Experience local cuisine and markets
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- Expert local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Private tour suitable for groups of up to 4 people.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included; please provide accommodation details.
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for city and market exploration.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant street art and historic sites.
- Carry local currency for purchases at markets and local eateries.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Traveler reviews
Recommended day trip
This trip is very good, a day can be carded out, all the rest of you have to protect yourself worth visiting content, perfect for day-trippers in this transit, the guide is very passionate to give us rumblings, but the museum content is basically politically correct, this like it or not depends on personal hobby, especially the slum trip shock us a lot, or very well worth coming, Tinyko guide explained very well
Viator difficulty with pick up location 😖
The local tour company, MoAfrika, did a great job. Booking with Viator was a mess, when I booked thru Viator I put in the hotel where I was staying as the pick-up address; the Radisson near the Johannesburg airport. The Viator site said this was not an option as a pick-up site. The Viator site suggested 3 or 4 other locations for puck-up. I chose the first location from the drop down list. I checked the Viator app before I left the U.S. and it showed the pick up address as the one I had selected from the drop down list. Long story short the local tour company did not have this info. I paid $40 for a cab to take me to the pick up location, waited & waited, called the tour operator and found out their guide was in his way to the Radisson hotel. Eventually we got picked up (at the drop down location). Local company = A+. I am giving Viator = D- I had a similar experience with a Viator booking in the summer of 2025. The pick up location for a tour in Edinburgh was wrong & we were able to locate the local guide through shear luck. I would like to be refunded for the $40 I had to spend, unnecessarily, the local guide said his company picks up at the Radisson hotel all the time! Perhaps Trip Advisor will be a better option for future trips.
Amazing day with Lebo
We had the best day with Lebo - he was so kind and knowledgeable while also being super professional. We loved our day with him and highly recommend a tour with MoAfrika
A first hand history lesson
This was an amazing experience and opportunity to see and learn about the history of South Africa, Johannesburg and Soweto. Our guide had a wealth of knowledge and helped us to see first hand the impact of historical events in the area, from the establishment of Johannesburg as a mining city to the Soweto Uprisings, end of Apartheid and current development and struggles. It was like getting a semester's worth of South African history in 7 hours.
Best tour EVER !
We had such an amazing Johannesburg & Soweto tour with Carson. He is SO knowledgeable and shared with us so many interesting things. We 100% recommend booking a tour with him. We really appreciated his hospitality and kindness! He made our day so memorable, thank you Carson!