History Tours in Johannesburg: All 4 Reviewed

1.Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $230

Review of a private Soweto tour with the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, Orlando Towers, transport, costs, and practical booking tips.

“I was a little worried that this would just be a taxi guide, but this wasn’t the case at all. I was so impressed with our guide Nkululeko (& his articulate English) and the way he shared the history made this experience incredible. This is a must do tour to take in the essence of Johannesburg and the core culture.”

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2.Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $86

Explore Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng from Johannesburg or Pretoria, with hotel pickup, expert guiding, fossils, and flexible cancellation.

“Our guide, Zodwa and driver, Albert were both very knowledgeable on the discovery and development of the Cradle of Humankind and provided excellent commentary during our tour. The thoughtfulness of the tour operator substituting the Wonder Cave as the Sterkfontein Caves were closed due to flooding was appreciated.”

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3.Soweto History Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · from $95

Explore Soweto’s history, Mandela’s House, Kliptown, Orlando Towers, and Hector Pieterson Square on a guided Johannesburg tour.

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4.Johannesburg Historical, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $107

Explore Johannesburg, Constitution Hill, Soweto, Mandela House, and the Apartheid Museum in a private, air-conditioned tour.

“Our guide, Lesiba, was very flexible and knowledgable regarding Johannesburg neighborhoods and sites. He called a day before to confirm a convenient pickup time and location.”

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