South Africa · HISTORY TOURS IN JOHANNESBURG
The 6 best history tours in Johannesburg you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Explore Soweto, Mandela House, the Apartheid Museum, and Orlando Towers on a private Johannesburg tour with pickup and a guide.
“Great day for the whole family. Truly discovering a unique place.”
Review of the Cradle of Humankind tour from Johannesburg, with Sterkfontein Caves, Maropeng, guides, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Our guide, Zodwa and driver, Albert were both very knowledgeable on the discovery and development of the Cradle of Humankind and provided excellent commentary during our tour. The thoughtfulness of the tour operator substituting the Wonder Cave as the Sterkfontein Caves were closed due to flooding was appreciated.”
Explore Soweto from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, local guides, Mandela’s House, Hector Pieterson Square, lunch, and key township landmarks.
“Our guide Yves told us a lot about the country's history and present day, giving us a comprehensive overview of Johannesburg and Soweto. A great day!”
See Johannesburg, Soweto, Constitution Hill, and the Apartheid Museum on a private, history-focused tour with air-conditioned transport.
“Lesiba loves his city, loves to share details, well connected with everyone in Soweto and all locations. I had a-great rush sightseeing tour at Johannesburg, he helped to focus on locations i was interested to see , shared insights all the way through, and drop back on tome to catch the flight back home. Many thanks”
Explore Soweto’s apartheid history, Mandela House, local life, and meaningful cultural encounters on a private half-day tour from Johannesburg.
“We booked a tour with Zandy and were ultimately happy with her way of guiding us through the past and the present. We can (very much including my kids, 16+19) recommend her for any one interested in things you don't get to read in the books about South Africa or Johannesburg.”
Explore Pretoria’s key landmarks, from the Voortrekker Monument to the Union Buildings, with private transport and an English-speaking guide.
“This tour was a disappointment from the beginning. I was to be picked up at noon and messaged the tour agent to make sure they were coming and got no reply. After fifteen minutes I messaged them again and still got no reply. I then called tRead more”
Pick a park, a coastline or a valley.
