About Soweto Tour
Visit Soweto, the biggest and most vibrant township in South Africa, which is increasingly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city of Johannesburg is the engine of Africa, the economic hub of the country, and has a wealth of historic and cultural experiences to offer the enthusiastic tourist. Enjoy a local meal at a popular South African restaurant in Soweto.
The Soweto Township Experience - South of Johannesburg is Soweto, a city developed as a township for black people under the apartheid system. Most of the struggle against apartheid was fought in and from Soweto. Soweto is inhabited by over two million people, with homes ranging from extravagant mansions to makeshift shacks.
Soweto is a city of enterprise and cultural interaction. It is a popular tourist destination with sites such as Kliptown (where the Freedom Charter was drawn up), the home of former President Nelson Mandela, the Hector Petersen Memorial site, restaurants and shopping.
Day trips to Soweto are available from many excellent Tour Guides.
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Hotels & other accommodation options by proximity
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Ekuthuleni Guest House Soweto
Ekuthuleni Guest House offers accommodation in a double-storey mansion, with a Soweto influenced interior that’s inviting and has a ‘home away fr...
Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square
Accommodating locals and visitors alike, The Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square offers delectable cuisine, luxurious accommodation and soulful jazz w...
Lolo's Guest House
Situated in Diepkloof, which forms part of South Africa's most famous township, Soweto, Lolo's Guest House offers accommodation facilities and se...
Pimville Guesthouse
Pimville Guesthouse is nestled in a quite cal de sac in Pimville, Soweto, a place rich in history and full of life where the people are friendly....
Zazas Guesthouse and Spa
Located in Soweto, Zaza's Guesthouse offers a home away from home. We cater for business people, tourists, families, bridal couples and anyone wh...
Botle's Guest House
Come and experience some truly South African hospitality and friendly service at Botle's Guest House in Soweto. Relax and enjoy excellent, yet af...
Vhavenda Hills Bed & Breakfast
Spend a night with us and enjoy a truly South African experience: warm South African hospitality, our tasty local cuisine, and the a proper "Sowe...
Other things to do in the area
Regina Mundi Church
The Regina Mundi Church in Soweto, visited by Nelson Mandela, Michelle Obama as well as Bill and Hilary Clinton, is filled with history and shows...
Soweto Theatre
Soweto was the largest township in South Africa before its incorporation into Johannesburg. Today, the Soweto Theatre is owned by the City of Job...
Thokoza Park
Thokoza Park lies on Ntuli Street in Rockville, Soweto. Whilst this is its official address, the park is fairly large – 4.5 hectares - that inclu...
Jazz Maniacs Restaurant
The music of the townships served as an important platform and vehicle for developing singers and instrumentalists. The 1950's was the era of Jaz...
Walter Sisulu Square
Walter Sisulu Square in the heart of Kliptown, Soweto, is South Africa’s first township entertainment explosion centre, the very first of its kin...
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
The Credo Mutwa Cultural Village is one of Soweto’s many gems, and a must to see for visitors from all over the world who want a taste of deep Af...
Roots Restaurant & Gallery
Roots, which seats 100 patrons, attracts local residents and tourists alike because it not only serves genuine township food but has an added v...
Choc's Restaurant & Bar
Famous for being a vibey spot that services upmarket locals of Soweto, Johannesburg and tourists from all over the world, "Choc's" as the locals ...
Wandies Place
This is a real tourist haven, where you eat traditional meals in the Dube area of Soweto. It used to be an illegal shebeen 15 years ago in what w...
Noteworthy attractions
FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
Soccer City goes by various other names, the best known of which are the FNB Stadium and The Calabash (after its iconic shape). This stadium, sit...
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Joh...
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
There are several destinations to which Jo’burgers can travel to get away for a weekend retreat. But there are fewer available to explore for a m...
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party governme...
Gold Reef City
At Gold Reef City you will find experiences that you would not find anywhere else - it's a combination of fun, fantasy, historical fact all in a ...
South Downs Country Club
Taking full advantage of the pretty southern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Downs Country Club is accessible and convenient. It is a veritable re...
Turffontein Race Course
In Johannesburg when you speak about ‘going to the races’ you’re usually referring to spending a day watching horses race at the Turffontein race...
Melville Koppies
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve, known locally as Melville Koppies, isn't just a pretty green space really close to one of the trendiest suburbs,...
Brenda Fassie Memorial
The bronze sculpture of Brenda Fassie outside the Bassline Music Venue in Newtown, Johannesburg, is one of 40 memorial art works placed by the Su...
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