SOWETO: Ethical, bespoke, authentic, community driven small group | 6 hours to 7 hours

50 Reviews | Johannesburg
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SOWETO: Ethical, bespoke, authentic, community driven small group
2 Adults x $89.15
$178.30
Approx Total
$178.30
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All tour guides used are paid by Eenblond TOURS
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee to Mandela House
  • A glass of traditional beer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch and any additional beer or drinks excluded
  • Tips to local performers, dancers and guides (optional)

Overview

The most unique, authentic Soweto tour on offer, often featured in local media. Many Soweto tours are covering the same sights in large groups. EENBLOND TOURS do things differently. We believe in treating tourists as guests, and prefer to share current day Soweto; let you experience life as it is lived today, the culture, and meet regular local people without ignoring the importance of past events and the fascinating history. Your guide local and well known and loved in Soweto. We also use 2 or 3 Sowetan guides to give you a more varied experience. I support local communities and entrepreneurs via my NGO. More than 50% of your tour price goes back to the community. I don't support poverty tourism. Book now if you don't want a rushed experience in a bus full of tourists, but rather spend a warm, immersive day in a very interesting and friendly city. We would love to share Soweto with you over drinks, walking and lots of chatting. Local guides, transfers and admission fees included.

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Pickup details

Pick up within Rosebank, Sandton and The Parks are included. Kindly supply us with your pick up location upon booking. Pick up from airports, far out suburbs or Pretoria carries an additional charge. Pick up times may vary. Kindly note that we offer an additional airport pick up service. Lux ... and very convenient. Feel free to contact me for details. Highly recommended to book accommodation in Rosebank Read more â–¼

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Meeting points

In The parking area in front of the hotel/ Only for guests staying outside our pick up areas

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    Come revel at these beautiful towers with the largest murals in Africa, or do a bungee jump form the top! A favourite stop on tour.

    30 minutes

  • Vilakazi Street

    The only street in the world that once housed two Nobel Peace Prize Winners! Come shop from the many street stalls and just take in the vibe.

    30 minutes

  • Mandela House

    Come see where Nelson Mandela lived in Soweto. A beautiful little museum where you can learn about this giant of a man.

    30 minutes

  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

    You will meet local guide Mlungisi, who will share the story of Hector and June 16 in his emotional, engaging manner. Afterwards we take a short walk with Mlungisi through Orlando to the famous Vilakazi Street.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Experience the historic hood with all it's street art and friendly locals with a local

    1 hour

  • FNB Stadium

    Our beautiful soccer stadiym

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Introduction to cultures, greetings, history over a coffee

    30 minutes

  • Walter Sisulu Square

    Story of our Freedom Charter

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    Best lunch in Soweto!

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Amazing tours, amazing lady

Published on Jan, 2025

Within 10 minutes of meeting Gilda it felt like I had known here forever, in the best way. What an amazing lady and what brilliant tours she offers. I have known her for nearly 3 years now and I’m claiming her as a friend. Whilst I met her for Jo’burg based tours I am super excited to be going on tour with her in other parts of South Africa on what looks to be an amazing tour that she has put together for me. I have no doubt it will be superb. You will be so pleased you chose Eenblond Tours, I promise you.

Fantastic immersive day

Published on Jan, 2025

My friend and I had a truly incredible day on this tour. We were both really looking forward to learning more about Soweto and its history, and this experience really shows you a lot of sides of the community. Because we spent the full day rather than many of the half day tours that are offered, we were able to go to many spots with no tourists and interact with the locals. I also appreciate. how much this tour strives to give back to the community and support the local economy. I highly recommend this experience!

This tour was in my...

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was in my opinion one of the best and most humbling tours I have ever done. Our guide, Gabriel, was himself born and raised in Soweto and knew where to take us for the best overview of everything. The visit to the boys in one of the poorest parts of Soweto was both enlightening and overpowering. The outlook on life by these boys who have absolutely nothing, was a mark of their determination to succeed in whatever they do, and with the help of Gilda they are managing to achieve.

Best experience of Soweto

Published on Jan, 2025

This was the best experience I have had in the entire trip to South Africa. It challenged my pre conceived notions of Soweto- it’s a lively, safe, vibrant community. Gabriel was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide.

Great Experience!

Published on Aug, 2024

What a day with our guide Gabriel, just the three of us! Moving, thought provoking, educational, and enjoyable. Wonderful to know I selected a tour company that focuses on working with young boys in Kliptown, helping them develop a business to help themselves.

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