Soweto Historical Heritage Tours and Experiences

Our Tours focus on the history and heritage sites of Soweto. We connect with locals in Kliptown, the first black residential area in Soweto. Guest's engage with locals in the informal settlement, Vaga-Sporo. We offer: Fathers of Soweto Tour, Hall of fame Tour and cover iconic landmarks that are vital to our history. We include surrounding areas: Eldorado Park, Colored community and Lenasia, Indian (Asian) community and explore the different cultures and food. We have young and vibrant guides that are born and bred in Soweto.

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Mandela House

8115 Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804

In Orlando West, Soweto, Vilikazi Street, you will the modest house that Nelson Mandela and his family called home from 1946 to the 1990. The museum houses various memorabilia, artworks, awards and honorary doctorates conferred on Nelson Mandela and his family.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Walter Sisulu Square

Klipspruit Valley Road, Corner Union Road, Soweto

3000 people gathered in the dusty square in Kliptown, 1955 to adopt the Freedom Charter which is now the basis of our Constitution. This square has an incredible history and the architecture reflects various elements of the area, politics and the people. it is surrounded by the people who were in making history. The Square, offers both local and International visitors an array of history, shopping, entertainment and accommodation. One can also explore the only Intenational 4 start hotel, with 48 rooms in Soweto.

1 hour

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

8287 Khumalo St, , Soweto

The Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum opened in 2002, not far from the spot where 12-year-old Hector was shot on the 16 June 1976 during the Soweto uprising. Hector was one of the youths that died in the protest against having Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in local schools.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included