Things to Do in Soweto, Johannesburg

Home to the Nelson Mandela National Museum. The area is becoming increasingly popular with travelers, offering a glimpse into South Africa's cultural heritage.

  • Hector Pietersen MuseumMuseum
  • Disoufeng Pub & RestaurantRestaurant
  • Nick's AntiquesAntique Market

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Soweto in Johannesburg

Top things to do in Soweto

  • Hector Pietersen Museum

    Hector Pietersen Museum

    4.5 · 4.3k
    Museum

    Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Nick's Antiques

    Nick's Antiques

    4.4 · 147
    Antique Market
  • Second Hand Bookstore

    Second Hand Bookstore

    4.6 · 168
    Bookstore
  • Darun Nashr Book Centre

    Darun Nashr Book Centre

    4.6 · 126
    Bookstore
  • Nelson Mandela National Museum

    Nelson Mandela National Museum

    4.5 · 6.0k
    History Museum

    Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela.

    Every day
    9 AM – 4:45 PM
  • Weed Lovers Market

    Weed Lovers Market

    Market

Where to eat & drink in Soweto

  • Disoufeng Pub & Restaurant

    Disoufeng Pub & Restaurant

    4.4 · 4.2k
    Restaurant· $$
    Mon
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 2 AM
  • Sakhumzi Restaurant

    Sakhumzi Restaurant

    4.3 · 4.9k
    African· R 200–300
    Every day
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Monate feeders

    Monate feeders

    Restaurant
  • Eli Foods and Events

    Eli Foods and Events

    Restaurant
  • Créme Cafe

    Créme Cafe

    4.6 · 1.4k
    Ice Cream· $$
  • PianoHub Soweto

    PianoHub Soweto

    4.3 · 403
    Nightclub· R 1,000+
    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Tudi's Legacy

    Tudi's Legacy

    4.5 · 148
    Pub
  • Native Rebels 🌟

    Native Rebels 🌟

    4.4 · 946
    Bar & Grill· R 200–300
  • Smokeville

    Smokeville

    4.6 · 358
    Restaurant· R 100–600
  • K & K Soweto Bakery, Coffee Shop

    K & K Soweto Bakery, Coffee Shop

    Café & Bakery

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Map of Soweto with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Hector Pietersen Museum
  2. 2Disoufeng Pub & Restaurant
  3. 3Nick's Antiques
  4. 4Sakhumzi Restaurant
  5. 5Second Hand Bookstore
  6. 6Darun Nashr Book Centre
  7. 7Monate feeders
  8. 8Eli Foods and Events
  9. 9Nelson Mandela National Museum
  10. 10Créme Cafe

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