Mandela House

Museum • Pretoria, Gauteng

Mandela House in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, stands as a symbol of resilience and transformation. This historical site, turned museum, offers a poignant glimpse into the life of Nelson Mandela during his final years of apartheid imprisonment. As visitors step through the doors of Mandela House, they are transported back in time to witness the intimate moments of struggle and triumph that unfolded within its walls.

The museum meticulously preserves the modest interior where Mandela resided, allowing guests to explore the living quarters and study where he penned crucial drafts of his memoir, Long Walk to Freedom. Every room is a testament to Mandela's enduring legacy and the sacrifices he made in the fight against racial injustice.

Through photographs, personal belongings, and audio-visual displays, visitors are offered a deeply moving and educational experience that honors Mandela's legacy. The museum serves as a point of reflection and inspiration, highlighting the enduring legacy of one of the world's most revered human rights leaders. Tourists from all over the world flock to Mandela House to pay homage to the man who changed the course of South African history with his unwavering commitment to justice and equality.

Tours for Mandela House

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Mandela House has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Private Full Day Soweto and Johannesburg Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria in Pretoria, Gauteng

$141

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Private Full Day Soweto and Johannesburg Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng

The private full day Johannesburg tour visits iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto, highlighting South Africa’s turbulent history and promising future. It is an opportunity to learn more about events that shaped the country’s past while also discovering the dynamic cultural diversity of two of the country’s most prominent cities.

Constitutional Hill, Carlton Centre, and the vibrant Newtown Junction are among the highlights of the Johannesburg tour.

Travel through Soweto, passing by notable landmarks and historic sites, stopping at an informal settlement and the Hector Pieterson Museum before arriving at the vibrant Vilakazi Street, in which was Nelson Mandela’s home.

Private Half Day Authentic Soweto Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria in Pretoria, Gauteng

$112

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Private Half Day Authentic Soweto Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng

Experience a city within a city! A Tuk-Tuk tour is a great way to spend a day out and about in Soweto. Our half-day private Soweto tour with optional Tuk Tuk is an opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city and learn more about events that shaped South Africa’s past. Born and raised in Soweto, your tour guide takes you to historic sites and cultural hotspots to showcase the city’s rich history and its modern-day culture.

From the dusty streets of Motsoaledi informal settlement to the vibrant cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and iconic heritage sites that commemorate the city’s turbulent past and the peoples struggle for freedom and equality; you’re encourage to interact with the people of Soweto and not just spectate.

Johannesburg and Soweto Tour (6-7 hours) in Pretoria, Gauteng

$101

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Johannesburg and Soweto Tour (6-7 hours)

Pretoria, Gauteng

Fun day out exploring the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold (Johannesburg).
This tour will give you an overall history about South Africa’s history. We will visit various attractions in both Johannesburg and Soweto.

We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour in Pretoria, Gauteng

$145

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Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

Pretoria, Gauteng

Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa's Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly Black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in the township.

Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum and Soweto Guided Full-Day Tour in Pretoria, Gauteng

$160

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Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum and Soweto Guided Full-Day Tour

Pretoria, Gauteng

This tour will take you through the most historic places in Africa from the richest city in Africa ''the city of gold'' ''Johannesburg'' to one of the most famous townships Soweto. Johannesburg city is so full of tales to tell from the gold rush of 1886 to the dark era of Apartheid to the democratic South Africa that is rich in cultural diversity. Now the township of Soweto was once home to heroes like Nelson Mandela, Desmond tutu, Winnie Mandela, James Mpanza, Yvonne Chaka Chaka the list is endless. This township really comes alive and it's so rich in African culture and heritage.

Soweto & Johannesburg - walking, Bike , E-scooter, Tuk Tuk Tour in Pretoria, Gauteng

$61

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Soweto & Johannesburg - walking, Bike , E-scooter, Tuk Tuk Tour

Pretoria, Gauteng

NB) Please note if Poverty porn is what you looking for this is not the tour for you, we are not the company that showcases poor people or invades people's privacy for our guest's satisfaction.

Howeve, what we do is showcase the beauty and what makes South Africa a unique destination.

On this excursion, we will be exploring Soweto & Johannesburg.

South West Township as known as SOWETO is not only home to two noble piece price winners but also home to over 2 million South Africans.

Soweto is where it all started for most black people in South Africa and on this experience we will be covering the past present but most importantly the future of Soweto and South Africa as a whole.

How this experience we will cover both Johannesburg and Soweto showcasing the key landmarks in the areas and the impact aparthied had on this two cities, the parallels of two cities designed for two different colors of people.

Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch in Pretoria, Gauteng

$110

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Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch

Pretoria, Gauteng

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era, and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti-apartheid activists, including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Full-Day Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Pretoria, Gauteng

$87

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Full-Day Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour

Pretoria, Gauteng

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

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Tours for Mandela House

Private Full Day Soweto and Johannesburg Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Private Half Day Authentic Soweto Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Johannesburg and Soweto Tour (6-7 hours)

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum and Soweto Guided Full-Day Tour

Soweto & Johannesburg - walking, Bike , E-scooter, Tuk Tuk Tour

Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch

Full-Day Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour

Interesting Places Nearby

Soweto

Apartheid Museum

Gold Reef City

Constitution Hill

Johannesburg Zoo

Newtown

Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam

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Hillbrow Tower

Nelson Mandela Bridge