SOWETO: much more than just museums! Engaging while giving back
Overview
Soweto is huge: a full day is needed. The most authentic Soweto tour on offer, often featured in local media. Many Soweto tours are covering the same sights in large groups. EENBLOND AFRICA do things differently. We believe in treating tourists as guests, and prefer to share current day Soweto; let you experience life as it is lived today, the culture, and meet regular local people without ignoring the importance of past events and the fascinating history. Your guides are local and well known and loved in Soweto. We also use additional Sowetan guides to give you a varied experience. We support local communities and entrepreneurs. More than 50% of your tour price goes back to the community. I don't support poverty tourism.
Book now if you don't want a rushed experience, but rather spend a warm, immersive day in a very interesting and friendly city. We would love to share Soweto with you over drinks, walking and lots of chatting.
Local guides, transfers and admission fees included.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages A glass of traditional beer
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee to Mandela House
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All tour guides used are paid by Eenblond TOURS
- Tea and coffee Lunch and any additional beer or drinks excluded
- Tips to local performers, dancers and guides (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up within Rosebank and The Parks are included. Kindly supply us with your pick up location upon booking. Pick up from airports, Sandton or far out suburbs or Pretoria carries an additional charge. Pick up times may vary. Kindly note that we offer an additional airport pick up service. Lux and very convenient. Feel free to contact me for details. Highly recommended to book accommodation in Rosebank
Oxford Road
Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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SOWETO TOWERS
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vilakazi Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mandela House
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kliptown
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Vilakazi Espresso
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the SOWETO: much more than just museums! Engaging while giving back?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (SAST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. A glass of traditional beer.
- Bottled water.
- Entrance fee to Mandela House.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- All tour guides used are paid by Eenblond TOURS.
- Tea and coffee. Lunch and any additional beer or drinks excluded.
- Tips to local performers, dancers and guides (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the SOWETO: much more than just museums! Engaging while giving back is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for SOWETO: much more than just museums! Engaging while giving back will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesA glass of traditional beer
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee to Mandela House
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All tour guides used are paid by Eenblond TOURS
- Tea and coffeeLunch and any additional beer or drinks excluded
- Tips to local performers, dancers and guides (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
