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.
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
Nick's AntiquesAntique Market
Disoufeng Pub & RestaurantRestaurant
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Top things to do in Soweto
Hector Pietersen Museum
★ 4.5 · 4.3kMuseumMuseum 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
Darun Nashr Book Centre
★ 4.6 · 126Bookstore- Mon–Thu
- 9 AM – 12:55 PM, 1:15 PM – 5 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM – 12 PM, 2 PM – 5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 3 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM – 12:45 PM
Nelson Mandela National Museum
★ 4.5 · 6.0kHistory MuseumExhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela.
- Every day
- 9 AM – 4:45 PM
Where to eat & drink in Soweto
Disoufeng Pub & Restaurant
★ 4.4 · 4.3kRestaurant· $$- Mon
- 12 PM – 2 AM
- Tue–Wed
- Closed
- Thu–Fri
- 12 PM – 2 AM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 2 AM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 2 AM
Konka Soweto.
★ 4.5 · 293Nightclub· R 1,000+- Mon
- 10 AM – 11 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 9 AM – 9 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 2 AM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 2 AM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 2 AM
Sakhumzi Restaurant
★ 4.3 · 4.9kAfrican· R 200-300- Every day
- 11 AM – 10 PM
Native Rebels 🌟
★ 4.4 · 951Bar & Grill· R 200-300- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 10 AM – 9 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 10 AM – 10 PM
- Fri
- 10 AM – 12 AM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 12 AM
- Sun
- 10 AM – 10 PM
Eli Foods and Events
Restaurant- Mon–Wed
- 11 AM – 8 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 11 AM – 9 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 8:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Créme Cafe
★ 4.6 · 1.4kIce Cream· $$- Mon–Thu
- 10 AM – 8 PM
- Fri
- 10 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM – 8 PM
PianoHub Soweto
★ 4.3 · 403Nightclub· R 1,000+- Mon–Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- 12 AM – 12 AM
- Sat
- 12 AM – 12 AM
- Sun
- 12 AM – 12 AM
Tudi's Legacy
★ 4.4 · 151Pub- Mon–Wed
- Closed
- Thu–Fri
- 6 PM – 2 AM
- Sat
- 4 PM – 2 AM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 10 PM
Smokeville
★ 4.6 · 360Restaurant· R 100–600- Mon
- 10 AM – 8 PM
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Thu
- 10 AM – 8 PM
- Fri
- 10 AM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 10 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM – 10 PM
1947 on Vilakazi Street
★ 4.4 · 896Restaurant· R 200–700- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 11 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Hector Pietersen Museum
- 2Nick's Antiques
- 3Disoufeng Pub & Restaurant
- 4Konka Soweto.
- 5Sakhumzi Restaurant
- 6Second Hand Bookstore
- 7Darun Nashr Book Centre
- 8Native Rebels 🌟
- 9Monate feeders
- 10Eli Foods and Events
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