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The 15 Best Apartheid Museum Tours in Johannesburg

23 tours  ·  from $49

The museum takes three hours if you read properly, and most tours pair it with Soweto. The 15 below differ on which order they run, whether entry is included and how long you actually get inside.

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour - Johannesburg from the minivan and Gandhi Square
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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

1.Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · from $103Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a local guide such as Nathi, Bobo, or Matti, touring Johannesburg and Soweto by air-conditioned minivan. Visit Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, Constitution Hill, and the Apartheid Museum, with hotel pickup and a small group of up to 15.

“Some confronting historical facts and images greet you on this tour, so be ready for it! But our Tour Guide Nathi was thoughtful and thorough, and had us well-prepared for each stop. I'd never known about the cross overs between the two greats of Freedom & Democracy - Gandhi & Mandela. This vital tour brought that, and so much more into the light.”

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Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour - The drive to Soweto and the first look at township life
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Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

2.Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 524 reviews · 8 hours · from $142

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Khutso, Thapelo, or Tinyiko, moving from Soweto’s Vilakazi Street and Hector Pieterson Museum to the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. Pickup, transport, entry fees, and onboard WiFi are included, while lunch is your responsibility.

“A great day of sightseeing in Johannesburg- our guide was great with lots of information and we saw so much- great value too as all entry tickets included.”

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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum - Seeing Johannesburg through the old CBD
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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

3.Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 478 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Spend 10 hours tracing Johannesburg’s apartheid-era past with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a live English or French guide. Visit Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, and Hector Pieterson Memorial, then stop for lunch in Soweto at your own cost.

“Advice was incredible! Very informative and happy to answer any questions. What a fantastic day! Thank you very much Advice!”

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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour - Starting at FNB Stadium
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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

4.Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $108

Spend about nine hours with a MoAfrika guide exploring Soweto, from FNB Stadium and an informal settlement to Vilakazi Street, Hector Pieterson Museum, Orlando Towers, and the Apartheid Museum. Hotel pickup, lunch, Wi-Fi, and return transport are included.

“Our host was very kind and had an answer to every question. The tour was a lot of information. The only thing I didn't find interesting was the F&B football stadium. Otherwise all the stops were super interesting.”

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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum - Vilakazi Street and two Nobel Peace Prize homes
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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

5.Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · from $69

This 4 to 5-hour small-group tour combines the Apartheid Museum with Soweto sights, including Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial. Hotel pickup, transport, taxes, and several admissions are included. Guides such as Nathi and Bobo add local context, while the museum visit is self-guided.

“Great Guide and a nice tour :) A lot of information about the history of South Afrika. Very interesting”

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Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum - Two hours at the Apartheid Museum
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Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

6.Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $108

Spend about nine hours touring Johannesburg and Soweto by air-conditioned minivan, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and a driver-guide. See Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Vilakazi Street, Hector Pieterson Museum, and an informal settlement. Mandela House is optional, and lunch is not included.

“The tour was great ! However, I constantly felt like we were being rushed to the next thing. We toured Johannesburg first but I would have prefered to start in Soweto. When we arrived to both the Hector Pieterson Museum and the Nelson Mandela Museum we had a limited amount of time because they were close to closing. If the Apartheid Museum is something you are interested in be prepared to some back a second time. We were allowed 2 hours including lunch but if you would like to take your time and read everything it can easily take up an entire day by itself. Overall I think it was…”

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Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum - Starting in Rosebank or using the Sandton shuttle
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Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum

7.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 250 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Combine a Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus tour with a two-hour Soweto visit led by a local guide such as KG, DT, or Linda. See Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Orlando Towers, Constitution Hill, and the Apartheid Museum. Entry fees are extra, so plan your stops and budget carefully.

“I booked online the red bus plus Soweto tour. If your details mention, 8am to 5pm that is office hours, just get there 10mins before your bus leaves ie 8.50am for the 9am. The commentary via headphones is very informative, easy to listen to, even if you wesr hearing aids. I got off at Constitution Hill and did the 1 hour tour (apartheid museum was closed,) and also did the 2 hr Soweto tour, again, informative. Managed this by catching the 9am bus, returning at 3.30pm.”

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Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

8.Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $86

Spend about nine hours with a private driver-guide such as KG, Pastor, Nthatu, or Lindela, visiting Johannesburg and Soweto landmarks. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a serious look at apartheid, Mandela, township life, and modern South Africa.

“Kg was our guide and drove us around the city. She was very polite, courteous and had unparalleled knowledge about the city and its destinations. I would highly recommend this tour simply because of the fact that KG took care of us and doubled up as a camera person for us to capture memorable moments.”

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Johannesburg: Soweto & Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour - Pickup across Johannesburg and near O.R. Tambo
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Johannesburg: Soweto & Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour

9.Soweto & Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · 5h 30m · from $84

Spend about five and a half hours touring Soweto and the Apartheid Museum with an English or French-speaking guide. You’ll visit Mandela House, see the Soweto Towers and FNB Stadium, pass Desmond Tutu’s home, and learn about apartheid from guides such as Advice, Masese, and John.

“Enjoyed the tour! Masese accommodated a later-than-normal start (because I had just flown in from outside the country) and gave a good explanation of the history of Johennesburg, Apartheid, and Soweto. Definitely recommend!”

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Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour - The 45-minute ride from your Johannesburg hotel
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Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour

10.Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Best value

Spend three guided hours at Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum, moving through 22 exhibit areas on the road from apartheid’s rise to Nelson Mandela’s 1994 election. Your English-speaking guide, such as Mark, Bongani, Tshepo, or James, handles hotel transfers and adds useful context along the way.

“Guy was an excellent tour guide, who stayed with us throughout the tour. He gave us good time to explore the thought provoking museum and lots of interesting information. He was friendly and answered all of our questions about South Africa as first time visitors. Would definitely recommend this trip!”

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From Johannesburg: Pretoria, Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour - The Voortrekker Monument puts Afrikaner history first
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From Johannesburg: Pretoria, Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

11.Pretoria, Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 7 hours · from $186

Spend seven hours tracing South Africa’s past from the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings to Soweto’s Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum. An English-speaking guide such as Marvin, Ali, Nic or John can add useful local context, while entry fees, snacks and water are included.

“The only negative aspect was the time spent inside the Pretoria monument - 1 hour, in comparison to the time spent at the Aparthaid museum - 30 minutes”

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Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour - The Apartheid Museum sets the tone
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Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour

12.Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 38 reviews · 7 hours · from $232

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide exploring Johannesburg, Soweto, and South Africa’s apartheid past. You’ll visit the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and key city sites, with guides such as Ali, Nic, and Michael praised for clear explanations and careful driving.

“A great day out in Johannesburg & Soweto- Nic was extremely knowledgeable and great driver as well- we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him!”

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Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour - The Apartheid Museum: Two Hours for the Essential Context
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Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

13.Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $187

Spend about six hours exploring Johannesburg, Soweto, Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and the Apartheid Museum. Your guide, possibly Emmah, Nic, Robert, or another Africa Moja guide, handles transport, history, entrance fees, lunch, snacks, and bottled water.

“This was by far the best tour ever! Our guide Lambert was the absolute best. He was very informative and patient with our group. I would recommend this tour to anyone. We saw a lot of interesting things. It was a real eye opener. Best tour ever.”

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Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour - Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, where the story turns personal
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Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

14.Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $144

Travel from Johannesburg in a small group of up to 12, with a guide such as Khutso, through Soweto’s key historic sites. Visit Hector Pieterson Museum, Mandela House, Vilakazi Street, and the Apartheid Museum, with transport and entrance fees included.

“This was a great tour. Lots of really interesting information. Mom and I enjoyed ourselves. Definitely a great experience...especially for older folks, for whom walking can be challenging. Tour guide was knowledgable and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend.”

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Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour - Starting in Soweto’s different neighborhoods
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Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

15.Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $77

Spend about five hours touring Soweto’s contrasting neighborhoods and key sites, then visit the Apartheid Museum. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle with a THETA-registered guide such as Lindela, Pastor, KG, William, Norman, or Pasta.

“Our tour guide, Pasta, is amazing! I booked this trip with just one review & so glad that I did. My son & I learned so much about S. Africa & Soweto, we experienced much more than my previous visit to Soweto. The Apartheid museum is always Read more”

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