Soweto & Lesedi Tour: Mandela House & Traditional Dance

Walk Mandela House and Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world with two Nobel laureates.

A full-day tour of Soweto and Lesedi Cultural Village in North West combines apartheid history with South African cultural traditions. You visit Mandela House, the Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street and Orlando Towers in Soweto, then spend two hours at Lesedi Cultural Village learning about different South African cultures and watching a traditional dance. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide, lunch and snacks are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mandela House30m
2. Aha Lesedi Cultural Village2h · entry included

Explore Soweto and Lesedi Village

• Visit Hector Pieterson Museum
• Tour Mandela House in Soweto
• See Vilakazi Street
• Visit Orlando Towers
• Explore Lesedi Cultural Village

The experience

Soweto's role in the struggle against apartheid anchors the first half of the day. The Hector Pieterson Museum takes about 30 minutes and documents the 1976 youth uprising through the stories of those who lived it. Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived before his imprisonment, sits on Vilakazi Street: the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize laureates once lived. You'll also see Orlando Towers, the cooling towers at the heart of Soweto, and learn their place in the town's history.

After Soweto, the tour heads to Lesedi Cultural Village in North West, where you spend about two hours exploring the traditions of different South African cultures. A traditional dance performance closes the day and is described as the highlight of the experience. Lunch at a local Soweto restaurant and snacks throughout the day are part of the package.

Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the tour, and a driver-guide leads the whole day. You choose between a morning or mid-morning departure depending on what fits your schedule. Bottled water is provided, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Families with infants and small children can bring a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a driver-guide in English.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• and lunch at a local Soweto restaurant are all included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning DepartureGuide in English · 08:00 and 10:00This tour departs at 8:00 am from your hotel; pickup is included

Departure in mid-morningGuide in English · 08:00 and 10:00This tour departs at 10 am; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 10:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Senior (91 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to reach Soweto's sites before the midday heat, or the mid-morning option if you prefer a later start and still have time for the two-hour cultural village experience and the traditional dance.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Hector Pieterson Museum about?

The Hector Pieterson Museum documents the 1976 youth uprising in Soweto through the experiences of those who lived through it. You spend about 30 minutes there learning this pivotal moment in the struggle against apartheid.

Why is Vilakazi Street famous?

Vilakazi Street is the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize laureates once lived: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu both had homes there, making it a unique landmark in global history.

What happens at Lesedi Cultural Village?

Lesedi Cultural Village is where you spend about two hours learning about the different cultures and traditions of South Africa. The experience includes a traditional dance performance that closes the day.

Does the tour include food?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant in Soweto and snacks throughout the day are included in the tour price.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

You can pick between a morning departure or a mid-morning departure at checkout, depending on which fits better with the rest of your plans.