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Soweto Tour with a Local Guide
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Soweto Tour with a Local Guide

By Socioolite Travel & Tours
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Let a local guide tell, you the story of the South Western Township, the birth place of South African democracy and struggle. This is South Africa’s most famous and developed township nor home to two Nobel Peace prize winners living on the same street .This is also the largest township in the country. Soweto is the melting pot of South African urban culture with a constant evolving fashion, food, lifestyle and entertainment. This is a Township filled with Historic landmarks. This is the place where apartheid history is still revolutionized.
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Ages 5-90
Duration: 5–6 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Mandela House
  • Entry/Admission - Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
  • Entry/Admission - Walter Sisulu Square
  • Entry/Admission - Regina Mundi
What's not included
  • Lunch


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up and drop of within sandton city hotels and OR Tambo International Airport .
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg South Africa
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 174957P4

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 174957P4

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        About the operator
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        • Socioolite Travel & Tours
          20
          South Africa
          Joined in July 2019
        • 114stefaniek
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect day, Forget Kruger do Pilanesberg to see leopards!
          I made a Safari Trip to Pilanesberg with them. They were really easy to communicate with and managed to get everything done how I wanted. Transfer from Johannesburg Airport, sunrise safari, seeing a leopard, more lions, white and black rhino, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebra, impalas. I did more than 10 Safaris including a few days in Kruger NP and Hluhluwe NP and If I just had to do one, this would be it. A perfect day!
          Written 30 August 2024
        • roteas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Educational
          As a solo Traveller in Soweto, I think i felt highly confident, thanks to Shaun...wow what a lovely experience, the people are so friendly and welcoming, but what I loved most was the information and the rich history about the place. Thank you so much sociolite tours.
          Written 24 July 2023
        • I9216OMlarac
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best experience of my life
          I got to learn alot the tour guide was very helpful and friendly he definitely knows his stuff we even had lunch with him i recommend that you try Socioolite Travel and Tours thier service is amazing..
          Written 20 July 2023
        • RandyNtshangule
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Authentic South African Experience
          If you want an authentic experience of South Africa, book with Socioolite. The guide was well informed, reliable and well spoken.
          Written 19 July 2023
        • P9044NXlisal
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A day in Joburg
          Fantastic experience: we were picked up in the morning and we visited places we couldn't have gone alone. We spent with our guide all day long, but it was a pleasure he was very interesting and share all he knows , we also ate together Always felt safe with our guide, his driving was excellent and very hospitable. This is highly recommended.
          Written 21 March 2023
        • Adventure40851396897
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Combo tour with Shaun
          Absolutely fantastic experience. The ONLY way to see all the major sites. We were on a tight schedule and wanted to see all the major sights in and around J’berg and wanted to briefly see Pretoria. All other agencies said this was not possible in one day. However after going to the tourist info point on Nelson Mandela square we were contacted by this company. We were picked up promptly the next morning by Shaun in a great comfortable SUV. Shaun was extremely knowledgeable and he took us to all the major sights in jberg along with Soweto and even managed to take us all the way to Pretoria in rush hour. He never rushed us, in fact he offered more time to us than originally agreed. He even stopped of at an the Vortrekker monument without our knowledge, offering spectacular panoramic views over Pretoria. Always felt safe with him even in the slightly ‘dodgy’ areas of jberg, his driving was excellent and very hospitable. This is highly recommended. He even went to the trouble of posting my sunglasses on to the western cape when I left them in his car by accident. Superb. Thank you Demjan
          Written 26 October 2022
        • Wander615108
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Enjoyed my tour
          The knowledge of the tour guide, he was helpful and great at delivering the information. We drove around Soweto and learned so much about the culture and history of South Africa.
          Written 19 October 2022
        • rpcvhrl
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Soweto and walking tour of Johannesburg
          Shaun took me on a private 2 day tour of Soweto and Maboneng and Braamfontein. He was very knowledgeable about the history of these sites, and he went out of his way to make sure I enjoyed the tour. One of the highlights was visiting a local street market for lunch and eating with the local crowd. I also got to see tons of amazing street art on the walking tour that we did. I would highly recommend Socioolite for any tour of the city and would book with them again if I ever touring Joburg in the future.
          Written 8 June 2022
        • ITUTSILA
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Segwati Getaways
          Booked Quad biking and hiking with Socio! We had one of the best experience. Great service 😀😀😃😃😃
          Written 11 May 2022
        • iyonsietsebanghanro
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent
          It was a wonderful experience. Had the opportunity witness first hand narration of the history behind apartheid and also walked true the beautiful streets of Vilakazi Soweto. Our tour guide made it more fun with his cordial and friendly interactions.
          Written 11 February 2020
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        Breana M
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Friends
        I was grateful to have the opportunity to have Shaun as our local tour guide. He was amazing, shared educational details about each location, took great photos of us along the away and kept us safe/comfortable in the two days we spent touring with him!

        Shaun answered all of our questions and gave us a personalized experience that I will never forget. I left the tour with so much insight and knowledge that I didn’t have before my arrival in South Africa. You won’t be disappointed by booking him!
        Written 9 October 2023
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        Hi Breana and thanks once again for allowing me the opportunity to take you through the mother land . Indeed it was a great experience hosting you on the streets of Johannesburg. See you soon 💃🙏😀
        Written 19 October 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Pera Y
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2024 • Friends
        We had Kruger and Sabi Sands Safaris with Socioolite. Shaun and his team were extremely helpful on each stage. They made sure we are on good hands on each step. They were always available regardless of the time.

        We have reached out to 10+ companies and Socioolite offered the best value, and made things possible that others could not.

        Thanks Shaun and the team, we will be back.
        Written 18 November 2024
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        gordon
        Glasgow, UK2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very good agency - arranged Kruger safari and transfers flights etc. Shaun was a very clear communicator, letting me know about transfers meeting times etc. lovely safari camp in Kruger and panorama tour - had a great time.
        Written 4 July 2024
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        Cecily
        Sausalito, United States2 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Shaun took my family around Johannesburg and Soweto. He gave us great insight into the history of the areas we went to. He was very knowledgeable and I gained a lot from him. I highly recommend Shaun for a personal tour!
        Written 3 August 2023
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        Hi and thanks for opening up your heart about the beautiful experience I managed to give to your family. 🙏✌️
        Written 19 October 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Nontlantla M
        Cradock, South Africa6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2024 • Friends
        If you want to go anywhere, I highly recommend SociooliteTravel & Tours if you want zero regrets. Shawn plan everything in detail
        Written 2 August 2024
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        Nikita
        Cancun, Mexico2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful experience! Did not miss a beat with all the knowledge. Would definitely recommend for those who are interested in learning about the culture and history. Thank you for allowing us into your world.
        Written 15 July 2024
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        Marip
        Abidjan, Ivory Coast1 contribution
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020
        Nice tour, we visited places I couldn't have gone alone. Shaun is very interesting and share all he knows. Discussing was easy, interesting.
        Written 5 February 2020
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        Hi MariePierre indeed it was a great private excursion we had with you, hope to see you soon for more, thanks. 🤗🙏👌
        Written 6 February 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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