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Cultural tours in Gauteng

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Top-rated cultural tours

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 429 reviews

Ride through Soweto's historic streets

Cycle through Orlando West and East, visiting key sites and enjoying a local drink, Kota.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 950 reviews

Trace Soweto’s living history with a local guide

Follow Soweto’s streets with a local guide and hear stories of its people and history.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviews

Soweto tuk-tuk Tour

Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Soweto. Discover it's complex history & Urban Culture

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

Soweto and Johannesburg historical & Cultural Tour

Experience South Africa's rich history and vibrant local culture in every moment.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviews

Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

Discover why this global creative hub is a must see for lovers of fashion, food, and art.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Join a cultural tour of Orlando West in Soweto. Bike through homes of political icons who lived here while fighting the regime during apartheid.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

Explore Soweto's hidden gems

Discover the real Soweto, from the Hector Pieterson Memorial to Vilakazi Street.

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Soweto Walking tour with Food & Beer

Experience Soweto like a local. Enjoy a fatcake breakfast, visit Memorial sites, taste a local Kota, share a local beer and discover the history, culture and people that make Soweto unforgettable.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Discover Braamfontein’s Street Art and culture

Glide through one of Joburg’s most dynamic districts packed with street art and culture!

5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Dine and tell stories with locals in Maboneng City

Mingle with the wonderful locals of Johannesburg over food, drinks and stories.

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Mandela, Art & Robots: The cool guy's Soweto

Visit Mandela House and learn about Soweto’s history, enjoy a local art auction over a glass of bubbly, share a lunch of traditional and global dishes, and taste ice cream made by an AI-powered robot.

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Soweto's Jewel: Food, art, history & AI Ice cream

Take in Diepkloof from a rooftop vantage, have fun bidding in an art auction, then share township flavors and sample robot-made ice cream. Everything included in the package!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Underground to Sky Architectural Walking Tour

Walk the original downtown with an architecture enthusiast who studied at Wits University and compare the creative, financial and mining districts through their buildings.

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The Village of African Spiritually

Step into the world of renowned African storyteller, and traditional healer Credo Mutwa. Explore the fascinating sculptures, symbols, and stories of the Credo Mutwa Cultural Village.

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The City Heritage Safety Walk.

Journey through the historic mining district, visit iconic landmarks, old mining company headquarters, and heritage sites that tell the story of gold, labour, migration, and urban development.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Inside Soweto's Music Scene-Live Tuesday Jam

Every Tuesday evening step inside Soweto’s underground music scene. Experience a live jam session where local musicians improvise, collaborate, and create music in the moment.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Journey through Cultural Villages of South Africa

Explore traditional villages, watch energetic song and dance performances, and learn about the customs and lifestyles of different ethnic groups.All in a lively, welcoming setting.

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Soweto Lifestyle Culture & History Tour

Experience Soweto's lifestyle & culture in the current times while learning about the strong history and heritage of the township. We take you on a journey of being part as a local for a day #BeALocal

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

The Hidden Gems of Soweto

Explore the hidden gems of Soweto on a guided walking tour led by a local. Discover authentic streets, powerful stories, and vibrant culture beyond the famous landmarks, and experience the true spirit

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Soweto History and Culture including Mandela House

Visit the biggest settlement area in South Africa,the melting pot of South Africa's rich history and culture. Have an opportunity to explore the house of the World icon late President Mandela