South Africa · CITY TOURS IN JOHANNESBURG
The 15 city tours in Johannesburg below are the ones worth your money, each with its price, its duration and the thing to know before you commit. Start at the top.
See Johannesburg from an open-top bus, hear its apartheid-era stories, and add a guided Soweto tour with flexible hop-on hop-off access.
Explore Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Johannesburg in one guided day with transport, entry fees, and WiFi included.
See Johannesburg by open-top bus, visit the Apartheid Museum and explore Soweto with a local guide in one practical day tour.
Explore Johannesburg’s CBD on foot, from gold rush landmarks and Mandela’s law office to Newtown, the Workers Museum, and Braamfontein.
“I got to see parts of the city that I would not otherwise have dared to visit”
Review of the half-day Pretoria tour from Johannesburg, covering the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House, Union Buildings, transport, guides, and value.
“Tour guide was knowledgeable. Interesting tour. V. Monument was memorable. Great to see Pretoria by car. Kruger house was interesting. Guy , the guide, did a great job talking us through each experience.”
Walk central Johannesburg with a local guide, visit historic sites, enjoy Top of Africa views, and finish with a braai in Maboneng.
“Our guide, Tebogo was excellent!!! It was a very informative and interesting tour. This was our first trip to Johannesburg and we didn’t want to miss seeing and learning about some of the city areas, but knew that a local guide would be best. Tebogo walked us through Newtown, past Workers Museum & Chancellor House, down Main St, and then to Gandhi Square where he got us an uber to Jewel City and Maboneng Precinct, which were lively even for a Sunday. The music, arts & crafts, and people were awesome, and then we ended with a yummy braai meal at a local place (the chakalaka was delicious). Definitely recommend…”
See Constitution Hill, Mandela Bridge, Gandhi Square, and the Top of Africa on a practical four-hour Johannesburg city tour.
“We had an amazing experience with the city tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, provided us with a lot of history regarding the city. Definitely highly recommend taking the half day city tour.”
Explore Pretoria’s Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, and Kruger House on a private half-day tour from Johannesburg.
“50 minute drive each way from Joburg to Pretoria. Most of the time in Pretoria was spent at the Voortrekker Monument —a massive but rather polarizing symbol of the Afrikaners trek into Deep South Africa. The remainder of the visit was simply Read more”
Review of a full-day Pilanesberg safari and Sun City visit from Johannesburg, with Big Five viewing, pricing, timing, guides, and practical tips.
“Everything was great. The guide was available and provided lots of explanations. I highly recommend it. Thank you for a wonderful day.”
Explore Pretoria from Johannesburg with a guide, visiting the Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Church Square, and Union Buildings.
“Solly is a excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable. Great insights to share, both historical and relevant to the current culture. Great tour.”
Pair a Big Five safari in Pilanesberg with Sun City’s Valley of Waves on a convenient Johannesburg day tour with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Private tour very accommodating option for whole day tour. Comfortable car. Lunch also lots of choices.”
Cycle 10km through Johannesburg with a local guide, exploring street art, mining history, jazz culture, Maboneng, and Ellis Park Stadium.
“Ongelooflijk veel gezien en zeer veel uitleg gekregen van onze gepassioneerde gids Franck! Zeker een aanrader!”
Review of Pretoria City Tour from Johannesburg, with the Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Freedom Park, history, value, and practical tips.
“My guide, Lesiba, was so knowledgeable. He shared stories about history and culture making each point of interest a richer experience. The Voortrekker Monument was my favorite stop of the day.”
Walk from Braamfontein to Maboneng with a local guide, seeing Joburg street art, landmarks, courts, galleries, and its changing story.
Review the Cullinan Diamond Mine, Pretoria, Voortrekker Monument, and Union Buildings on a small-group day tour from Johannesburg.
“This was a truly outstanding tour. Cullinan (now Petra) Mines was very interesting and my guide was an excellent host - very friendly, personable and helpful. He deserves to be congratulated. The mine’s guide was also very knowledgeable. I have travelled around the world several times and found this tour amongst the very best.”
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