South Africa · JOHANNESBURG TOURS
Joburg rewards a guide more than almost any city in the country. These 15 cover Soweto and the museums, the fossil caves, the city walks and the safaris within reach, priced, with the times each one leaves.
Spend 12 hours traveling from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg for two open-vehicle safaris, lunch, and a chance to see Africa’s Big Five.
“I think this was an extremely amazing experience. It was extremely good value the guy who were friendly, informative, and helpful. I enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend this.”
See Johannesburg from an open-top bus, visit key landmarks, and add a live-guided Soweto tour with Mandela House and Hector Pieterson.
“The optional Soweto tour is a must. The guides for that portion were fantastic.”
Explore Johannesburg and Soweto with a local guide, from Constitution Hill and Mandela House to the Apartheid Museum and Hector Pieterson Memorial.
“Tour was really nice and our guide, Bobo, was kindy and give us a lot of information about the city. The only problem is that we are informed that the Apartheid Museum was closed one day before the tour.”
See Johannesburg from an open-top bus, hear its apartheid-era stories, and add a guided Soweto visit for a flexible, low-cost city overview.
“We have a great time and experience, it was very exciting. Learners learnt a lot👌👌👌👌. We'll easily recommend you to others”
Spend a full day on two open-vehicle game drives in Pilanesberg, with Big Five sightings, lunch by a waterhole, and hotel pickup.
“The safari was a great experience. However, we only gave it 4 stars because it wasn’t what we expected. It could’ve been the rain or that the tour guide spent most of the tour having side conversations with woman who sat in the front seat of tRead more”
Explore Soweto with a local guide, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, walk Motsoaledi, and see Mandela’s former home on a five-hour tour.
“This has to be on your list. Our guide Prince was amazing. Knowledgeable, funny and engaging. The tour had you filled with laughter, guilt, anger, pity, sadness & compassion. With a lasting feeling of gratitude, and the feeling of community and unity. Plus the children of Soweto were funny, happy and posing with a smile.”
Walk Soweto with a local guide, trace the 1976 uprising, visit Mandela and Tutu landmarks, taste street food, and see daily township life.
“A really great tour and our guide Maweza was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He made the whole experience very pleasant and educational. I am South African, and was taking the tour with my Argentinian partner. Even though I'm a local I got a lot out of the experience, and for my partner it was completely new experience and Maweza did a great job making the tour engaging for both of us. I can highly recommend him and this tour.”
See Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, Constitutional Hill, and central Johannesburg in one guided, history-packed day.
“Our tour guides, Thepo and Collin were the best guides I have ever experienced since traveling around the world. They are very knowledgeable, professional, patient, and courteous. I highly recommend them for anyone interested in traveling throughout South Africa. Can I request them again for my next tour in a few days? My nephew, David, and I learned so much from Thepo and Collin.”
Explore Johannesburg, Soweto, Constitution Hill, Mandela House, and the Apartheid Museum on a moving 10-hour guided tour.
“Advice is great, knowledgeable, telling interesting stories in the past!”
See Johannesburg’s city center and Soweto, visit Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Memorial, and learn how history shaped South Africa.
“Our driver was one of the best we ever had! Really patient with us. And also the guide for the museum was so good!!”
Float over the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind, then enjoy a sparkling wine breakfast at Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safaris.
“Loved this experience..surreal with an amazing breakfast at the end of it!! The views were breathtaking!”
Spend a full day on two Pilanesberg safari drives from Johannesburg, with park fees, lunch, hotel pickup, and expert wildlife guiding included.
“Petrus was an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable on all animals and he was fun and light-hearted. He made the experience wonderful.”
Explore Soweto, meet residents, visit Mandela’s former home, enjoy shisa nyama, and spend two hours at Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum.
“It was a great tour. Van was comfortable. Lunch was great. Khutso, our guide, was very entertaining and informative. He also volunteered to take our photos, which is very helpful for solo travelers. The part of the informal settlement was very authentic and eye opening.”
See lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs and possibly a white lion on a guided half-day safari from Johannesburg.
“It was worth the money. Would recommend if you have a day to spend in Joburg.”
Explore Soweto, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum on a practical half-day guided tour.
“Great Guide and a nice tour :) A lot of information about the history of South Afrika. Very interesting”
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