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15 Tours in Johannesburg Worth Booking

28 tours  ·  from $17 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tours in Johannesburg worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The early pickup and ride from Johannesburg
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

1.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186Our pick

Leave Johannesburg early for Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, roughly two to two and a half hours away. Two open-vehicle drives cover 4.5 to 5 hours, with guides such as Petrus, Martin, and Desmond explaining the animals and bush. Expect elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and perhaps lions or leopards, plus lunch at a rest camp.

“Driving through the Pilanesberg National Park was an amazing experience. It was my first time doing this kind of activity, and I couldn’t ask for more. Simbu was a smooth driver and the trip to the park and back to Johannesburg was nicer than expected. All my appreciation to Desmond who made the day unforgettable! He was always ready to bring us to the right spot. We saw lots of animals. Each time he would answer our questions and try to help us take those memorable pictures. Such a great day. I highly valued the fact that Pilanesberg is a national park. One should always choose national parks over private…”

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Johannesburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour - Rosebank is the easiest place to begin
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Johannesburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour

2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 985 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Start in Rosebank and ride two routes past Constitution Hill, Mandela’s homes, the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Newtown, the Zoo, and more. Add the two-hour Soweto tour for a live-guided visit to Mandela House, Hector Pieterson, Orlando Stadium, and major township landmarks. Audio commentary comes in eight languages.

“it was smooth..I enjoyed the soweto trip very much”

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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour - Hector Pieterson Memorial and the Soweto Uprising
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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · from $103Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Johannesburg and Soweto in a small group of up to 15 people. Visit Constitution Hill, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, Orlando Towers, the Apartheid Museum, and FNB Stadium. Guides such as Nathi, Bobo, and Matti bring local context to the day, with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned minivan.

“The tour is very informative. Our tour guide and drive did an excellent job in discussing with us the details of the places we had visited.”

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Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option - Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Munro Drive view
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Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

4.Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 768 reviews · from $16Best value

Explore Johannesburg by open-top bus from Rosebank, with stops at Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Newtown, the Johannesburg Zoo, and more. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, Wi-Fi is free, and you can add a two-hour small-group Soweto tour with a local guide such as Muhumutsi.

“Wonderful experience. Guides for Soweto were awesome. I loved seeing Orlando West and East. The drive theu the Beverly Hills of Johannesburg beautiful. The gates are gorgeous.”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Lunch at Pilanesberg Center
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $159

Set out early from Johannesburg or Pretoria for Pilanesberg National Park with MoAfrika Tours. You get two open 4x4 game drives, a light lunch overlooking a waterhole, and a professional safari guide. Guides such as Sibu and Clement have earned praise for their animal knowledge and good humor, though the road day can run long.

“What an amazing experience. Sibu, our tour guide was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and caring. This is a MUST to do. Don't miss this experience.”

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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour - Baragwanath and the scale of Soweto
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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

6.Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 712 reviews · from $63

Spend about five hours exploring Soweto by air-conditioned minivan and on foot with a local guide. Visit Motsoaledi informal settlement, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, Mandela and Tutu landmarks, and Soweto Towers. Guides such as Tshepo, Prince, Erick, and Cpho bring personal insight, while hotel pickup, WiFi, and a community preschool visit add practical value.

“Enjoyed visiting the preschool, seeing the children, and supporting the community. Also enjoyed visiting Mandela house, however wasn’t offered to visit Desmond Tutu’s house like it says in the description.”

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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch - Starting at Vilakazi Espresso and the Hector Pieterson Memorial
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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

7.Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 648 reviews · 4 hours · from $43

Meet Maweza, Teboho, Mulalo, or another English-speaking Sowetan guide at Vilakazi Espresso. Over four hours, walk from the Hector Pieterson Memorial along Vilakazi Street, visit Mandela and Tutu landmarks, eat local street food, ride a minibus taxi, and see the Soweto Towers and Nomzamo Park.

“very good tour with a great guide. Deep inside Soweto real life. love it!”

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Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food - Boarding, the welcome drink, and the first look at the dam
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Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

8.Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 621 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend two hours on Hartbeespoort Dam with Harties Boat Company, enjoying a welcome drink, traditional South African finger foods, music, and views of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Captain Rasta is known for his warm hosting, while photographer Rene can help capture the occasion. Cruises leave at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.

“We celebrated our Anniversary on Heritage day Romantic date Loved it”

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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum - Constitution Hill and the Old Fort
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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

9.Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 478 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Spend 10 hours with a French or English-speaking guide exploring Johannesburg and Soweto. Visit Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, with hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees included. Guides such as John, Bob, Advice, and Masese are known for clear storytelling and thoughtful care.

“our trip with Kwanda today was fantastic. His knowledge was comprehensive. His presentation was excellent and professional. As a result of today's tour we have a better understanding of South Africa's recent past. Kwanda was courteous and affable.”

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Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour - Entering Soweto and seeing the cooling towers
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Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

10.Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 439 reviews · 5 hours · from $71

Spend five hours exploring Johannesburg and Soweto by comfortable vehicle with an English, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Mandela’s House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, the Soweto cooling towers, and key city landmarks. Guides such as James, Samuel, Pascal, and Vincent are praised for clear storytelling and careful attention to visitor comfort.

“James, our guide was super nice informative and the entire tour was great I recommend”

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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour - The ride from your hotel to Lion and Safari Park
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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

11.Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 384 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

You’ll leave your Johannesburg or Pretoria accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle, reach Lion and Safari Park in about 45 minutes, then join a one-hour open-vehicle drive among lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, and other animals. Guides such as Dusty, AJ, and Sipho are praised for lively explanations. A white lion may appear, but sightings are not guaranteed.

“The tour was very well organised. From the pick up to the tour everything was very well planned. We had a great time. Everyone was so friendly and the guide on the safari Masana was great, so friendly and fun and even answered all the questions.”

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Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch - Mzimhlophe Women’s Hostel and the less polished side of Soweto
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Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

12.Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 292 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Ride about 11 kilometers through Soweto with a local English-speaking guide such as Thabo, Teboho, or Themba. Visit Hector Pieterson Museum, Mandela House, Tutu House, and several neighborhoods, then stop for a kota sandwich on Vilakazi Street. Expect some uphill riding, good bicycles, and a lively four-hour look at township life.

“It’s the thing to do in JohBurg! A really nice guy with clear explications about the history of Johannesburg. Bikes are in really good state! You will definitely enjoy this time with « Tehobolo » Thanks my Brother for this unforgotable moment! Sincerely Laurent Chamot”

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Hartbeespoort: Predator Safari with a Guide - Meeting the lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs
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Hartbeespoort: Predator Safari with a Guide

13.Hartbeespoort: Predator Safari with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 267 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Ride through Lion & Safari Park in a safari truck with an English-speaking guide who points out lions, wild dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, springboks, and impalas. The one-hour drive costs $31, is wheelchair accessible, and can include lion-feeding on weekends and public holidays.

“Such an incredible experience. 10/10 and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a little bush escape. About a 40 minute trip outside of Jozi.”

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Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour - Hallmark House: begin above the city
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Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

14.Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Walk through Maboneng and Jewel City with guides such as Refiloe and Mulalo, stopping for murals, galleries, markets, and city views from Hallmark House. You’ll learn how local artists use public walls to discuss identity, resistance, hope, and Johannesburg’s post-apartheid changes. The two-hour tour costs $37 and runs in English.

“Our guide Refiloe was incredibly knowledgeable, cheerful and fun.”

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Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum - Constitution Hill puts the past behind prison walls
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Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum

15.Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 250 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Spend a full day seeing Johannesburg by hop-on hop-off bus, then join a two-hour Soweto tour with a local guide. Visit Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Orlando Towers, FNB Stadium, and Soweto Brewery Ubuntu Kraal. The route also links with Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum.

“The bus tour was excellent in terms of what it showed us. I’ve lived in joburg my whole life and thought it would be cool to try it out and I was pleasantly surprised. Even I learnt a few things and got to see parts of the city that I hadn’t glimpsed in a while.”

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