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12. Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)

13. 5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

14. Captivating 2 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

15. Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto

16. Lesedi Cultural Village & crudle of Humankind Guided Tour

17. Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

18. Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

19. Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

20. Half Day Soweto Guided Tour

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22. Walk with Elephants Experience plus Monkey Forest Walk

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24. 3 Day Ultra Budget Kruger National Park and Safari Tour

25. Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

26. Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private

27. Soweto Half Day Tour

28. Captivating 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

29. Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour

30. Maboneng Street Art Tour

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• Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
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• Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto
• Stephenson Adventures
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• Wildside Tours and Safaris - Day Tours
• SafariExpress
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Top Tours in Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg tours.

• Multi-day Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Simplified)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

2. Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

3. Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

4. Ultimate Johannesburg Tour

5. Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

6. Half Day Pretoria City Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

7. Johannesburg and Soweto tour

8. Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

9. Full Day Exquisite Pilanesberg Safari from Johannesburg

10. Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

11. Experience Johannesburg Wine Tour Views and Luxury

12. Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)

13. 5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

14. Captivating 2 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

15. Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto

16. Lesedi Cultural Village & crudle of Humankind Guided Tour

17. Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

18. Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

19. Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

20. 7 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

21. Rhino and Lion Park Safari Tour

22. Walk with Elephants Experience plus Monkey Forest Walk

23. 2 Day Pilanesberg ultimate Luxury Safari

24. 3 Day Ultra Budget Kruger National Park and Safari Tour

25. Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

26. Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary and Elephants walk Private

27. Soweto Half Day Tour

28. Captivating 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

29. Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour

30. Maboneng Street Art Tour

What travellers are saying.

• Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
• Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
• Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour
• Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
• Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto
• Stephenson Adventures
• Ingrid's Safaris - Day Tour
• Wildside Tours and Safaris - Day Tours
• SafariExpress
• Cashan Africa Tours & Safaris
• Nhlalala Travel
• Pilanesberg Safaris and Tours
• African Safari Guru
• Felleng Tours
• MoAfrika Tours
• Soweto & Other Townships - Daily tours through the eyes of a photojournalist
• Soul Adventures
• Biggestleaf Tours

Explore Joburg from a new angle

Welcome to joburg..

Or Jozi, as the locals call it.

I’ll bet you’re in for a pleasant surprise!  Welcome to our vibrant, exhilarating, broken-but-beautiful city with its short, rich history, people of every colour and creed, plenty of trees and outdoor spaces, museums, galleries, shops and restaurants – and a buzzing night life, too.

So get ready to explore on foot or by car; take in the sights, sounds and smells – and let Africa sink into your soul.

Our Popular Walks and Tours

HALF-DAY & FULL-DAY TOURS

4 hrs to 8 hrs

In a vehicle, we can cover more ground than on a walking tour, so you might like to travel anywhere from Sandton to Soweto and fit in lots of history, culture, street art, food and shopping as you go. See our Rates page for prices, and click 'more' for ideas of general themes to help you plan your day.

Soweto Tour

Full-day or Half-day

The Soweto tour includes a bit of everything. In the area of Vilakazi Street, you'll visit Mandela House & the Hector Pieterson Memorial. But you might also visit the Orlando Towers, Regina Mundi church, the Soweto Theatre - or head to the Bara taxi rank, Bara market and the workers' hostels for a taste of a day in the life of a Sowetan.

A Focus on Art

1 hr to 8 hrs

Finally Johannesburg is being recognised for its vibrant and varied art scene. We will curate your tour depending on your interest in galleries, artist studios, auction houses, institutional art, public sculpture, street art, graffiti and shopping for any specific items; and we can assure you a diverse and fascinating experience!

APARTHEID & GENOCIDE

Johannesburg is home to the Apartheid Museum and the Holocaust & Genocide Centre, both of which are world-class museums. Each is worth a visit, but we suggest that you do not need a Joburg 360 guide. The museums already offer wonderful explanations that encourage you to read, to watch and to listen without additional input from another voice.

CRADLE OF HUMANKIND

If you feel like a 'bare bones' trip to one of the world's best fossil sites, let us take you to the Cradle of Humankind where you can enjoy a Malapa Museum visit, a walk through the Sterkfontein caves, and lunch at one of the local restaurants. For a more detailed tour with a paleo-anthropological guide, please contact our colleague Liz Geach on [email protected] .

Newtown walk

This walking tour traces the history of Newtown, from brickmaking and markets to its influence in music and the arts - and now its street art and urban regeneration.  

Marshalltown Walk

Discover Johannesburg's mining past, with a combination of history, trivia and public art - plus stops for coffee and a cocktail. Highlights include the pedestrianised mining walk, the Rand Club, Gandhi Square and Chancellor House.

Troyeville Walk

Troyeville was once the home of artists, architects and activists, and it's a suburb with a rich history dating back to 1889.  Nowadays it's inhabited by residents from a wide variety of African countries, each bringing with them a distinctive flavour. 

A Walk in the Wilds

2 hours - free of charge, gratuity basis

The Wilds was established in 1938 as a national botanical garden. Thanks to the efforts of volunteers in recent years, it's a safe haven again, and the 8kms of stone pathways make it easy to navigate this glorious 40-acre site.

JO'BURG CHILDREN'S HOME

Unlimited duration

For the past 130 years, the Johannesburg Children's Home has provided a nurturing home for vulnerable children.  The children also receive food, medical costs and a primary-level education of reading, writing and basic numeracy. Since 1942, the home has been situated in Observatory where it now houses over 60 children. 

Diamonds Are Forever

Appointments almost anytime

Enjoy a visit to a jewellery manufacturer to buy diamonds, tanzanite and other precious stones. This can easily be incorporated into a half-day or full-day tour, or can act as a stand-alone Johannesburg experience.

Restaurants

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

We're constantly working on our list of good Johannesburg restaurants. For example, we love the outdoor area of the Rosebank Zone with restaurants such as Proud Mary, MamaSamba and Modern Tailors. For farm-to-table dining, we recommend Basalt at The Peech. Described as just-below-fine-dining is the reliable Marble at Keyes Art Mile.

Upcoming Tours

2024 Explore Johannesburg on your own

5 May Private tour for Lindsay

26 May Private tour for Philippe

5 Jun Private tour for Mark

8 Aug Private tour for Maggie

16 & 17 Aug Private tour for Milda

19 Dec Private Tour for Burn family

Meet our tour guides, sarah barret.

‘One thing I wish I’d understood in school is that the word History is simply a contraction of the words His Story ; it’s just someone’s story!  Now I act as a story-teller, bringing the history and culture of Johannesburg to life in a fun and informative way.’

Tshepo Tshoadi

Tshepo is a young tourist guide who springs from Jabulani in Soweto. He is passionate about travel and tourism and his favourite life experience so far is a road trip he undertook with friends to Cape Town and along the Garden Route to the Eastern Cape.

Hugh Fraser

Hugh is a tour guide, architect and movie critic who has travelled to 100 countries. He is as passionate about showing visitors around his city as he is visiting theirs. Born and bred in Johannesburg, he thrives on revealing a side of Johannesburg that is not often seen. 

In the Press

#myjoburg with sarah barret of joburg 360 tours.

Jan 12, 2024

"In our [In Your Pocket's] #MyJoburg series, we speak to people who add something unique to Joburg's creative mix and get the lowdown on what enthralls them about this city." One of those people...

Creative Joburg

Sep 20, 2022

Tess Paterson has written a great piece about the beauty of Joburg and what it has to offer.

YEAR END OUTING TO THE WILDS

Dec 11, 2021

Nine members of ArchSoc took part in an early-morning outing to the western section of The Wilds in Killarney. After worrying for most of the week about the possibility of rain, we were delighted to...

Thank you, Sarah, for an informative, comprehensive, and fascinating tour. We all thoroughly enjoyed spending the afternoon with you.

Lindsay Crisp, New Zealand January 2023

As for our guide, Sarah in Joburg, SHE WAS FANTASTIC!!! The best ever. We got to learn about the fascinating history of this city, visit some of the neighborhoods most visitors would never get to see, enjoy art of all kinds, wonderful food, and the moving story of the country’s changes there on Constitution Hill. I can’t thank you enough.

Anne Block, California March 2022

Thank you for an interesting and oh so enlightening tour. I only had a sketchy history of South Africa and its troubles but now I have a much better knowledge of it. What I found astounding is where it stands now. Ok, it has a long way to go, but I feel there is much hope for a country based on such a sound and fair constitution. You were so passionate about it, and I’m sure that there many like-minded people. The UK feels so stale and morally threadbare in comparison. Thank you for giving me a sound background to the country I’m about to explore.

Audrey Leiper, Scotland February 2022

Thanks so much for the most wonderful day, Sarah. The tour was just fabulous and truly inspiring. The team just loved it. Really couldn’t have asked for a more successful day. Your wealth of knowledge and wonderful, fun and relaxed management of the day made it so worthwhile and unbelievably special. Can’t thank you enough.

Anita Williams, Fine & Country May 2021

Thank you SO much for such a stunning walk on Saturday. I loved it. I felt quite uplifted afterwards with the possibilities that exist. With some luck on our side hopefully things will continue to take root and happen there. So wonderful to see it so clean too.

Kathryn Paton August 2020

Sarah is a vibrant guide; she brings an interesting angle and research to every site. She loves the art aspect, which brings new insight to the historical aspect. An absolute gem; a tour with Sarah is poignant, informative and uplifting all at once.

Mary Raubenheimer January 2020

In November we took our group of about 10 on the Newtown Walking Tour with Sarah from Joburg 360. Well, it turned out to be the most awesome day. We are all South Africans who were gobsmacked at the history and the way Sarah presents it in a user-friendly fashion. The Market Theatre, the Rand Club, the statues of Walter and Albertina Sisulu and so much more beside. When you stand in Gandhi Square and hear his involvement followed by a lunch in an old building you drive home so proud to be South African and richer for sharing in the complex development of what remains a great African city. Whoever does this walk will be rewarded with a sense of appreciation of the development of a city so interwoven with cultural diversity and beauty despite years of intolerance and political interference.

Reg & Teresa Thomson December 2019

4 to 8 hours General tour

Half or Full-day tour

Enjoy a drive or a walk - or a combination of both - through different areas of Johannesburg with an emphasis on colonial and Apartheid history, mining history, paleontology & anthropology, Soweto township life, art galleries, street art, urban regeneration, food & wine, nature and/or markets & shopping.

4h or 8h tour

As an optional extra, a cookery lesson is available. Dobsonville in Soweto is home to Alina, one of Africa's finest local chefs. This family business is run from her home, and a cookery lesson (at an additional cost) includes a hearty mix of stews, salads, vegetables, chakalaka, samp, pap and dumplings. Afterwards, sit in splendour and enjoy the fruits of your labour accompanied by a well-earned glass of wine. Bon Appetit!

1 to 8 hours per day

Yes, Johannesburg has recently been voted into the world's Top 50 cities for art. OK, so it's not the Top 10, but we're getting there! From the high-end galleries such as Everard Read, Stevenson, SMAC and Goodman Gallery to artists' collectives, public art and street-sellers, Johannesburg's art world will not disappoint. Just let us know what kind of art floats your boat.

3 hour walking tour

Constitution Hill is a national heritage site and a living museum that traces South Africa’s journey to democracy.  More than any other site in South Africa, it encapsulates the oppression of the country’s past together with our hopes for the future.

The tour of the site includes a visit to the Old Fort with an impressive view from its ramparts, a visit to the Women’s Jail (1910-1983), the Men’s Jail which is known as Number 4 (1904-1983), and the fully-operational Constitutional Court itself (2004-present).  Apart from the warmth and accessibility of the court building, the Constitutional Court also boasts an art collection of over 600 works, many of which are on display.

Apartheid Museum Wed to Sun only

Apartheid & Genocide

At the Holocaust & Genocide Centre there are volunteer guides who can take you around, or you may choose to go by yourself. The centre is open 7 days a week. Entry is free of charge, although a donation is appreciated.

6 hour tour

Cradle of Humankind

As at December 2023, we are sorry to say that the Sterkfontein Caves are still closed due to flooding and subsequent safety concerns.

Newtown Walk

Did you know that Newtown was originally known as Brickfields?  That’s because, at the end of the 19th century, the bricks for the new mining settlement of Johannesburg were made here.

This walking tour traces the history of Newtown from brick-making, power stations and markets to its influence in music and the arts - and now its street art and urban regeneration.  Important stops along the route include Nelson Mandela’s law practice office at Chancellor House as well as Randjeslaagte, the triangular piece of land on which Johannesburg’s first mining camp was established.

And it’s not all history; there’s plenty of trivia, public art, graffiti and a stop for a soft drink or a refreshing ale at the former Johannesburg Stock Exchange. It's worth noting that Newtown enjoyed a wondrously refreshing update to its street art during Covid-19 including a painted keyboard on Mary Fitzgerald Square and a mural celebrating Miriam Makeba on the street that bears her name. So even if you think you've been to Newtown, it's definitely worth another look!

Braamfontein used to be a highveld farm and is now a bustling suburb of Johannesburg.  It was known as the unlucky farm as it was so close to the gold reef, but not one ounce of gold was found on Braamfontein farm itself.

Today, Braamfontein is home to the Joburg Theatre and Ballet, Liberty Indwe Park, WITS University and other colleges, art galleries and museums, public art and graffiti, a beautiful Catholic church, a roof-top plant shop, the Nelson Mandela Bridge and numerous coffee shops, clubs and restaurants.

Our walking tour traces the history and regeneration of this suburb where you can soak up the vibe of the students and young professionals who hang out here.

Maboneng Walk

​The brainchild of entrepreneur Jonathan Liebmann, Maboneng has been through a tough time with the demise of Liebmann’s company Propertuity (and, of course, Covid-19) but it’s bouncing back and is now buoyed by the adjacent Divercity project called "Jewel City"where R1 billion has been spent to uplift the old jewellery manufacturing quarter.

Highlights on the Maboneng & Jewel City walk include the former home of the Pacific Press, the 1902 Cosmopolitan Hotel, Bertrand's Cafe and Jazz Lounge, the Collectors' Treasury, plenty of street art and a visit to one or two watering holes along the way.

​Highlights of this tour include a visit to David Webster's house, Gandhi's house and the Troyeville House. Plus there are beautiful churches and other buildings from the early 1900s to enjoy. At least one art gallery will be included on the tour, too.

Why not round off your tour with a delicious Portuguese lunch at The Troyeville Hotel or a visit to Victoria Yards?

2 hour walking tour

​In theory, The Wilds nature reserve is managed by City Parks, but actually most of the credit goes to artist James Delaney and his band of volunteers. Little by little, they cut away at the undergrowth, cleared the paths, dug up weeds, mowed the lawns and fixed the water pumps - the result of which is a triumphal reclamation of this open space of public parkland. The recent addition of decorative mosaics, plus over 100 laser-cut aluminium animals & birds, serves to enhance the experience for the visitor. The flora and fauna are thriving again, and so too the birdlife that is inevitably drawn to the area.

Tours at The Wilds are free of charge but a suggested gratuity of R150 per person or US$10 per person is appreciated. So come and enjoy a walk on The Wilds side! A full-moon walk is an option too. (The park is open daily from 6am to 6pm).

Jo'burg Children's Home

Every child at the Johannesburg Children's Home receives not only a home but also guidance, support and care which helps them to realise their potential, overcome a traumatic past and become an active member of society. Not only do the older children head out to schools in the area, but the home houses a pre-school as well as an early childhood development centre. What's more, the food gardens and fruit trees yield a generous crop and provide the children with home-grown, seasonal produce all year round. So if you're looking to support a sustainability project, have goods to donate (clothing, non perishable food, toiletries, stationery, household items) to their thrift shop, would like to stay in the self-catering accommodation or simply buy a book from the well-stocked and super-organised second-hand bookshop, the Johannesburg Children's Home is a cause worth supporting.

Precious Stones

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

In the northern suburbs, try Salvation Cafe (44 Stanley), La Boqueria (Parktown North), Liberté and Pronto (both in Craighall Park), Embarc (Parkhust) and Pablo House (Melville). We enjoy Pablo House for its splendid views, interesting wine list and delicious pizzas. Head there during Jacaranda season for an even more impressive outlook over the koppies and all the way to Sandton. On the east side of town, try Sanctuary at Arts on Main, Cafe Bertrand (also on Fox Street in Maboneng) or the Troyeville Hotel. Finally, for wine-tasting, head to Gerakaris Wines in Craighall Park. The list goes on....

Sarah grew up in rural Wales; an area she describes as having ‘more sheep than people’.  After studying a BSc Econ. (Hons) and a post-graduate diploma in Office Information Technology, Sarah fell ‘accidentally’ into tour guiding as a holiday job in 198.  From there, the travel bug set in, and she has worked in tourism in Boston (USA), London and Johannesburg, as well as guiding in cities all over the world.

Sarah gained her global tourism experience in educational tours, ski tours and incentive travel.  She operated her own business in the incentive travel field for 8 years, designing unique global travel experiences for corporates and other groups.  When age 40 hit, she relinquished overseas journeys and settled into tour guiding in Johannesburg, which has been her home base since 1992.  Sarah is passionate about showing both the everyday and the hidden Johannesburg to locals and visitors alike.  Her passions include music, literature and art, and she is able to incorporate these themes into her walking tours of the city.

‘One thing I wish I’d understood in school’, Sarah says, ‘is that the word History is simply a contraction of the words His Story ; it’s just someone’s story!  Now I act as a story-teller, bringing the history and culture of Johannesburg to life in a fun and informative way. The city may be working off a low base (with a reputation for crime), but Johannesburg is an exciting, diverse and multi-cultural African city where no two days are the same, and there’s never a dull moment!’

Sarah lives in an industrial loft apartment with her teenage son. Her aim is to increase her in-depth knowledge of Johannesburg’s city and suburban areas, to improve her working knowledge of French and German, and to buy a bigger vehicle to transport guests too.

Tshepo is a young tourist guide who springs from Jabulani in Soweto. He lives in a four-roomed house with his mother, two sisters, two nieces and a nephew.

Tshepo is passionate about travel and tourism. His favourite life experience so far is a road trip he undertook with friends to Cape Town and along the Garden Route to the Eastern Cape. 

In his free time, Tshepo loves to visit the Soweto Theatre, located in Jabulani, to watch a play or a movie or to take part in the Seven Colours event there on Sundays, where popular local food is prepared.

Tshepo is passionate about Johannesburg and Soweto.  He loves sharing our diverse heritage with visitors and giving them a memorable experience in his home town.  He also loves to connect with local people to help them grow their businesses through tourism.  His dream is one day to travel overseas.

Hugh is a registered guide in the provinces of Gauteng, Mpumulanga, Western Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal and North West. A tour with Hugh may also include lunch or dinner at his Craighall Park home as Hugh's talents extend to the kitchen too!

Johannesburg Tours & Vacations

The contrasts of Africa are there to see in Joburg, where opulent mansions sit alongside tin-roof shacks, and the centre’s concrete jungle juxtaposes with the green parks outside the city. Experience  South Africa  with a tour from Johannesburg, where you can cycle through the history of Soweto, drop into the culturally rich areas of Newtown, Braamfontein or Maboneng, head further outside the city to Kruger National Park, up to the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls or Kenya, or maybe cross the country to the capital of Cape Town.

Tours to Johannesburg

The delights of Southern Africa are at your fingertips with these tours to Johannesburg. Whether it’s a short trip to nearby Kruger National Park for days of game drives and animal spotting, a safari journey to Victoria Falls through the Okavango Delta or Zimbabwe’s wildlife-filled parks, or the end of an epic journey from South Africa and Cape Town through Namibia and Botswana, these are unforgettable African adventures.

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Half-day private tuk tuk tour in soweto.

• < 4 Hours

From ZAR 900

Private Soweto Tour

From ZAR 1795

Private Soweto and Johannesburg Tour

From ZAR 1995

Private Pilanesberg Closed Vehicle Day Tour

From ZAR 2995

Private Transfer Lion Park Tour

Private transfers – johannesburg to pilanesberg/suncity.

From ZAR 1200

Private Transfer Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves Tour

Private pretoria tour.

From ZAR 1750

Customizable Private Cape Town Day Tour with Guide

From ZAR 4000

Daily Pilanesberg Shuttle and Transfer Services

From ZAR 750

Customizable Private Johannesburg Day Tour with Guide

From ZAR 4500

A full-day private Johannesburg tour will take visitors to iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto, highlighting South Africa’s turbulent past and promising future. It is an opportunity to learn more about the historical events that shaped the country while also exploring the dynamic cultural diversity of two of the country’s most important cities.

Choose a tour operator whose top priority is your safety and well-being, and who is available at any time and on any day to assist you with booking additional activities, resolving any issues, offering advice on how to make your trip extra special, and simply being there for you.

Constitutional Hill, the Apartheid Museum, the Carlton Centre, and the vibrant Newtown Junction are among the highlights of the Johannesburg tour.

Visitors to Soweto are encouraged to interact with locals rather than simply observe them at heritage sites commemorating the city’s troubled history and the people’s fight for freedom and equality.

You might also be interested in our private Cape Town tours , or private-guided Kruger park safaris . 

What to expect from a private Johannesburg tour

Highlights of the johannesburg part of the excursion include:.

• Constitutional Hill – Perhaps no other South African prison housed as many world-famous men and women as those held within the walls of Constitution Hill’s Old Fort, Women’s Jail, and Number Four – Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Joe Slovo, Albertina Sisulu, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Fatima Meer as well as tens of thousands of ordinary people over its 100-year history.
• The 284m-long Mandela Bridge – the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa that connects two significant business areas
• The Newtown Precinct – a suburb rich in a history, biodiversity and culture, from as far back as the 1880s.
• The Carlton Centre – a 50-storey skyscraper and shopping centre in central Johannesburg
• Apartheid Museum – at the museum in Johannesburg CBD, you can listen to a brief overview of the museum’s exhibits and take your time exploring the museum.

Highlights of the Soweto part of the tour include:

• The Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and taxi rank
• Life in the Motsoaledi informal settlement
• Visiting Freedom Square in Kliptown, the historic location where the Freedom Charter was adopted on 26 June 1955 by the Congress of the People, which opposed the white supremacist government of South Africa.
• Visit Regina Mundi Church in Rockville, Soweto, the largest Roman Catholic church in South Africa.
• Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, a big museum in Orlando West located a few blocks from the location where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed on 16 June 1976.
• Visit the Mandela House Museum, located in the Orlando West residence where Nelson Mandela resided from 1946 until 1962.
• Walk through Vilakazi Street
• Admire the vibrant artwork on the Orlando Towers

All this can be enjoyed with your own privatedriver and guide in a private vehicle.

Guests should note however that, while the transfers will be private, the places visited are open to the public.

How a typical private tour of Johannesburg would proceed

Following pick-ups, you will travel to Braamfontein’s Constitutional Hill in a private vehicle with your own driver and guide for a guided tour of this iconic institution.

Visitors should keep in mind that, while this is a private tour, the locations visited are open to the public, so other visitors may enjoy the same sights and visit the same locations.

Constitution Hill is a living museum depicting South Africa’s democratic transition. The venue is a former prison and military fort that bears witness to South Africa’s turbulent history. It now serves as the home of the country’s Constitutional Court.

You pass under the eye-catching Mandela Bridge on our way into Johannesburg’s CBD. The Nelson Mandela Bridge, named after him, is South Africa’s largest cable-stayed bridge, connecting two important business districts.

Your guide will show you around Johannesburg, pointing out historic landmarks and buildings like Newtown Precinct, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Gandhi Square, and Luthuli House.

Your itinerary may include a stop at the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg. Africa’s second-tallest structure is a 50-story, 223-meter-tall skyscraper and shopping centre. A panoramic view of Johannesburg and its northern suburbs can be seen from the top.

The next stop could be the Apartheid Museum. It is a one-of-a-kind museum that depicts South Africa during apartheid’s turbulent years.Through a series of 22 individual exhibitions, the museum depicts apartheid’s rise and fall, taking you on an emotional journey from the heart breaking struggle for freedom and equality to the ultimate climax of Nelson Mandela’s election as South Africa’s first Black president.

You will get to the Apartheid Museum around midday where you can buy something to eat and drink at the Truth Café.

The journey continues to Soweto, passing famous landmarks such as the FNB Soccer Stadium, Baragwanath Hospital, and the massive Soweto Towers.

The afternoon part of the tour includes significant heritage sites in Soweto that commemorate the city’s struggles during the apartheid era, as well as popular streets and markets that highlight the city’s vibrant, multi-cultural lifestyle.

A next stop may be the Motsoaledi informal settlement, where you can go on a walkabout.

The Hector Pieterson Museum, that was established in memory of the young boy and other schoolchildren who were killed during the 1976 Soweto Uprising, is possibly next on the itinerary.

As you make your way to the cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and the historic suburb of Orlando West, you can also visit the Regina Mundi Church and the Nelson Mandela Museum (at your own expense).

Your guide will drive you back to your Johannesburg hotel after an exciting day.

Included in such a tour package

Included in your private Soweto tours package will usually be:

• Collection and drop off from any address in Johannesburg
• Transfer in a private air-conditioned tour vehicle
• Your own English-speaking guide
• Entrance fee to Constitutional Hill
• Carlton Centre tour
• Entrance fee to Hector Pieterson Museum
• Entrance to the Apartheid Museum

Excluded from your package are food and beverages and all purchases of a personal nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of booking a private individual Johannesburg tour instead of a group tour?

There are several benefits to booking a private Johannesburg tour instead of a group tour. First, a private tour can be customized to the individual’s preferences and interests, allowing for a more personalized experience. Second, a private tour can offer more flexibility in terms of scheduling, as the start time and duration can be tailored to the needs of the individual. Finally, a private tour can provide a more intimate and exclusive experience, with one-on-one attention from the tour guide and the opportunity to ask more questions and learn more about the city and its attractions.

What is the cost of private Johannesburg tours?

The cost of private Johannesburg tours can vary depending on the duration, itinerary, and inclusions. As a rough estimate, a half-day private tour may start at around ZAR 1,500 to ZAR 2,500 per person, while a full-day private tour may range from ZAR 2,500 to ZAR 5,000 per person or more, depending on the operator and the inclusions. However, it’s important to note that prices can vary greatly depending on the tour operator, the number of people in the group, and any additional services or amenities included in the tour.

What are some popular private Johannesburg tour options?

Popular private Johannesburg tour options include visits to the Hector Petersen Museum, Apartheid Museum, Mandela House Museum,  the township of Soweto, a walk through Vilakazi Street, and the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Other options include private safaris to nearby game reserves or visits to local craft markets and galleries.

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Kruger in Depth

It was awesome! Safari was exceptional, tour guide knowledgeable, tour group outstanding.

South Africa : Wildlife, Garden Route & Mother City Cape Town

Our honeymoon vacation through South Africa was amazing! We got to see a little of everything and even with all the traveling around it was stress free. Our guide was terrific and we would 1000% book again!

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Alfy the perfect CEO knowledgeable with a good sense of humour. Fantastic group of people on the tour with great accommodation and activities.

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Kruger & Cape Town Short Break by Plane

We had an amazing holiday we were always picked up on time and the staff were always helpful. Met some lovely travellers. The accommodation in Capetown was dreadful even though staff lovely. Our hotel was changed from the one we booked for and our guides agreed the Hotel cape Milner was the best and as I booked a long time ago I don’t understand why we were moved. We were only offered a small room no balcony overlooking a building site we then had to pay ourselves to upgrade. This hotel is catered for business clients the restaurant looks onto shipping crates we also realised after 3 days that we were only booked in for 4 nights not 5 but we rang rep who sorted it out . Even thouythe staff helped us out it did spoil the Capetown visit .

South Africa: Tryst with the Wild Life & the Iconic Cape Town

Great itinerary, would have added Soweto as part of the standard to make the experience complete. CapeTown guide/driver was very pleasant, knowledgeable, prompt, and made us feel safe.

5-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari & Panorama Route Tour

The tour was really awesome. Each day we got to see so much and we were so lucky to get to see the Big 5! The only thing that let the experience down was the accommodation which was pretty dated and felt damp. But it had been wet and we were reluctant to overuse the aircon. The food was generous and the staff were very friendly and accomodating. Next time we go safari, we will spend a little more now that we know what to experimenter. Thank you for a great tour.

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Kruger Experience - Lodge (5 days)

Animal sighting in chosen area was not good, they should have chosen a better area for safari. Panorama trip could have been done on the last day back to johanesburg to save time.

Super South Africa

I booked a trip with Indus to South Africa and had a fabulous time! It was easy to book the trip online and any questions I had were answered very quickly by Sabine. The hotels we stayed at were very nice and in good locations. Our tours were well organized and our safari in Kruger National park was definitely a highlight. A few mornings had a bright and early start, but this allowed us to accomplish quite a lot in a day. The hotel restaurants had decent food, which was convenient if we had a longer day and didn't want to go out to eat. Overall, I was very happy with the trip and I felt the price for my tour was excellent value. I would definitely use Indus again!

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Kruger Lodge Experience (3 days)

The best part of our tour was the enthusiasm of our guides/staff. We could tell they loved what they did.

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Kruger Safari And The Panorama Route

I feel so lucky to have seen and experienced all that I saw on this trip. Our tour guide was amazing and so insightful about daily life in South Africa.

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Kruger Lodge Experience

Interpret war ein sehr guter Anbieter. Nur die Buchung über Tourradar war nicht besonders reibungslos.

9 Day Incredible South African Safari and Drakensberg Adventure

We had a wonderful tour, made possible by a great guide. We wanted to get a taste of a variety of parks and found the destinations very thoughtfully put together. It is a lot of driving to see the various areas but there were strategic breaks. Loved staying inside the parks and having critters outside the veranda . We saw 13 rhinos in one day! Wade was great at seeing things we would have missed and always able to manoeuvre the car for best views and photos. They are quite happy to tailor your experience so don’t be afraid to ask.

Best of Kruger National Park

Es hat organisatorisch alles geklappt. Alle Mitarbeiter von Kurt Safari haben sich große Mühe gegeben. Unterkunft und Verpflegung alles sehr ausreichend. Hatte erwartet, mehr Tiere zu sehen. Das Gras war aber auch ziemlich und es gibt ausreichend viel wasser im Park. Bei eigener Safari vor langer Zeit in der Etoscha pfanne habe ich etwa 100 mal so viele Tiere gesehen. Trotzdem war es ganz gut. Sehr gut leider nicht.

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Our guide was superlative. Our itinerary was superb. Our accommodation and food really satisfying and well beyond expectations. It was a great trip and I'd do it again at my first opportunity. And I'll recommend to far and wide!

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9 Best Things To Do In Johannesburg, South Africa

J o’burg, or Jozi as locals affectionately call it, or sometimes E’Goli or the “City of Gold” because of its historical links to gold mining — how much do you know about the city of Johannesburg? Located in the eastern part of the country, Johannesburg is a massive city, the largest in South Africa. It is South Africa’s financial center, a city that has shaped the country’s history and politics, and one that is filled with treasures. 

Often overlooked in favor of other more picturesque parts of South Africa, Johannesburg is often just a stopover for international tourists, being home to O.R. Tambo International Airport, the busiest airport on the African continent. Often the jumping-off point for a safari and mostly enjoyed on a quick layover, Johannesburg is a city of contrasts. On one hand, there’s the poverty and struggles of Soweto, and on the other, there are the glitzy skyscrapers and “super homes” of Sandton, which is often referred to as Africa’s richest square mile. Despite its complicated past, the City of Gold has a lot to offer tourists.

There’s a lot to see, do, and learn here, much more than you may imagine. Read on for my top tips for things to do in Johannesburg.

1. The City Center

A great way to start your Johannesburg experience is by heading into the city center, which is full of historic buildings. The city’s reputation can make it a bit intimidating for solo travel, so a good option for getting a feel for South Africa’s biggest and richest city is by joining the safety and security of a guided walking tour . Visit Chancellor House, where Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo set up South Africa’s first black-owned law firm. Get a 360-degree view of Johannesburg from the Carlton Centre, a 50-story skyscraper located in central Johannesburg. Admire heritage buildings on historic Main Street. Visit the Workers Museum and Museum Africa. Get a feel for the hustle and bustle of the people, lifestyle, and culture of this complex city.

2. Constitution Hill

If you’re visiting South Africa, spend some time learning about apartheid — a brutal period of national segregation that lasted 43 years. A visit to Constitution Hill will give you a better understanding of this troubled era.

Constitution Hill was once a notorious complex of prisons, known as “The Fort,” where political activists and ordinary citizens alike were incarcerated throughout the apartheid era. Thousands of men and women — of all races, ages, social statuses, and political beliefs, including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi — were imprisoned and tortured here.

Constitution Hill overlooks the city and has been transformed into beautiful, thought-provoking museums focussing on the promotion of human rights. Some interesting exhibits include Number Four Museum (once male prisoner cells), the Old Fort Museum (where the whites-only prison was located), and the Women’s Gaol Museum. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter the still-functioning High Court, if no proceedings are in progress.

Visiting Constitution Hill will give you deeper insights into South Africa’s history and you should pair your visit with a tour of the Apartheid Museum, whose immersive exhibits explore this tragic time in more depth.

3. The Apartheid Museum

The Apartheid Museum will give you glimpses of apartheid, the laws of segregation according to racial groups, and South Africa’s painful journey to freedom.

On arrival, you’ll receive an entry ticket that will randomly classify you as white or non-white and you may only enter through the gate indicated for the race you have been allocated. That’s just to give you a taste of the reality of the past and set the atmosphere for the rest of your visit.

There are two main exhibitions in the Apartheid Museum , The Permanent Exhibition and The Mandela Exhibition, as well as rotating temporary exhibits that explore different aspects of the issue more in depth. The permanent exhibition takes you through some of the painful events of South Africa’s struggle for liberation. The Mandela Exhibition gives you an opportunity to learn about the leading statesman who was at the forefront of the country’s struggle against apartheid, including his time as a prisoner for 27 years.

4. Soweto Township

About 12 miles from Jo’burg center, Soweto is the largest township in South Africa with around 1.3 million inhabitants. During the apartheid regime, Soweto was at the heart of the movement to end apartheid and was a no-go area for tourists. More recently, the South African government has focussed on developing tourism in Soweto, making it a safe, dynamic, and interesting place to visit with some wonderful historical areas to explore, as well as an up-and-coming adventure sports scene.

The best way to experience Soweto is on a guided tour with someone who’ll take you to the main landmarks and tell you about their relevance, including Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners (Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu).

If you’re looking for a different side of the township, check out the activities at Soweto Towers. These striking structures, which were once part of a power station, now serve as an entertainment center and adrenaline-junky paradise. Bungee jumping, from a 328-foot-high suspension bridge, is the big attraction here. You can also try paintball or base jumping.

5. Maboneng Precinct

Another fun thing to do in Johannesburg is take a tour of the “super cool” Maboneng Precinct. Once a rundown part of town, a renovation project has turned it into an up-and-coming neighborhood where you’ll find great restaurants, cafés, bars, boutiques, and art galleries. Maboneng is a Sesotho word meaning “place of lights,” and the name perfectly describes the district. It is Johannesburg’s downtown fashion corner, buzzing lifestyle playground, and one of the city’s major creative hubs. Maboneng is filled with remarkable works of art, beautiful murals, and colorful graffiti.

6. The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens

If you’re looking for something a little more “natural,” you’ll find plenty to enjoy at the Botanical Gardens. There are nine national botanical gardens in South Africa, and the Walter Sisulu , with its 200 acres of greenery and seven gardens of local and international plants, is one of them.

Highlights include the Witpoortjie Waterfall, Birds and Butterfly Garden, Fern Trail, Children’s Garden, Herb Garden, and the impressive array of desert plants in the Succulent Garden. If you’re a theater fan, spend some time in the Shakespeare Garden, which is filled with plants and herbs that were featured in the bard’s plays. The gardens are a great place to unwind and enjoy a bit of nature in the heart of the city.

7. Art Galleries

Located in Joubert Park, Johannesburg Art Gallery is one of the best art spots to visit in Johannesburg. With an impressive collection of art, including prints that date back to the 15th century, it features works of artists such as Dali and Picasso, and a section dedicated to local artists as well. Then, make your way over to the Wits Art Museum . Located on the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg campus, the Wits Art Museum houses 15,000 works spanning from the 19th century to the modern day.

Another excellent art venue in the city is the Goodman Gallery which focuses specifically on art with a social justice component. Its exhibits highlight emerging artists who are regarded as having helped shape the landscape of contemporary art in South Africa.

8. Food Tours

Johannesburg is often said to be the foodie capital of South Africa, but if you want to go for something super-traditional, opt for a typical African meal in Soweto, Yeoville, or Maboneng.

South Africa’s rich cultural heritage is reflected in its food and one of the coolest things to do in Johannesburg is to enjoy the cuisine. Local delicacies can include chicken neck, chicken feet, pigs’ trotters, and tripe, all accompanied by the unmissable paap — a ground-maize dish quite similar to polenta. Check out the Taste of Africa food tour which will get you sampling a variety of Pan-African restaurants in the thriving Yeoville neighborhood.

Had enough art, culture, or food and want to stretch your legs — how about teeing off at one of the best golf courses in Johannesburg? The Royal Johannesburg Golf Club , which has been running since 1890, offers two championship-level courses. At the Bryanston Country Club , there are a variety of greens for people of all skill levels, complete with plenty of entertaining water hazards. The links at Observatory Golf Course feature challenging holes and are committed to making the sport affordable for average individuals.

Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, vibrant nightlife, great restaurants, or renowned cultural institutions, Johannesburg boasts a rich history and culture with museums, galleries, and historical sites to explore. A visit to Johannesburg is bound to make your stay in South Africa a memorable one.

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