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The 15 Best Johannesburg Tours & Day Trips

98 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $16

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - Lunch at a rest stop overlooking water: when you spot more than you eat
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

Johannesburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour - Starting at Rosebank, 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

Hop-on hop-off Johannesburg bus from Rosebank plus an optional guided Soweto stop, with audio in 8 languages and easy ticket access.

“The tour guides were very friendly and well knowledgeable. Nipo left a positive lasting impression as the Soweto tour guide, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.”

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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour - Small-group logistics that keep the day from feeling chaotic
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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

Full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with hotel pickup, Top of Africa views, Constitution Hill, Mandela House, Apartheid Museum, small groups.

“This was an amazing experience. Our guide was insightful and engaging. He shared knowledge of of both cities and provided a historical context for past and present cultural interactions. If you’re looking for a thorough visit filled with a first hand view of Jozi and Soweto, this is a must book. The pace was great, food was amazing, and well worth every Zar!”

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

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - The early start: Johannesburg pickup to your morning safari drive
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour - Price and what you truly get for $63.26
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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

6.Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

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

Half-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with local guide, hotel pickup, Mandela sites and Hector Pieterson Museum, plus free WiFi.

“The guide was punctual, friendly and had a great deal of local knowledge - the highlight was walking through a village and visiting one of the houses. It truly was an enlightening experience, the people in the village appeared happy to see us and at no time did we feel uneasy.”

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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch - Entering Soweto Through Hector Peterson Memorial
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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

7.Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

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

4-hour Soweto walking tour with a local guide, lunch, Mandela and Tutu stops, a minibus taxi ride, and views at Soweto Towers.

“Maweze was an excellent guide. His in depth knowledge of South African history and politics gave brilliant context to his very detailed and personal explanation and tour of Soweto. He was insightful and entertaining and made the whole group feel welcome and at ease. Can’t recommend him highly enough.”

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Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour - Pickup, Small-Group Feel, and the Real Meaning of an 8 Hour Tour
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Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

8.Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 524 reviews · 8 hours · from $142

A full day in Soweto and Johannesburg, pairing the Apartheid Museum with Hector Pieterson, Constitution Hill, and key city sights, for $142.

“We had a fantastic day with our guide, Clement Tshabalala. He shared a wealth of knowledge about Johannesburg’s history and daily life, which made the tour both interesting and educational. The museum visits were meaningful, though in our opinion, visiting one less would have made the day a bit more relaxed. The visit to Soweto was especially powerful and unforgettable. Overall, a beautiful and very worthwhile experience.”

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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum - Key Things I’d Prioritize on This Tour
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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

Full-day Johannesburg history tour: Constitution Hill, Soweto, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and the Apartheid Museum, with hotel pickup.

“Bob and Kwanda picked us up right on time from our hotel. They were friendly and eager to get us on the road. We traveled to Constitution Hill and Bob gave us a very thorough accounting of the history of the area. We toured both sides of the prison as well as Constitution Hall. We then went on to tour Soweto and Nelson Mandela House. I was nervous about Soweto for safety and being respectful to those who live there, but Bob gave a very informative tour and it was very safe. Honestly, I feel super glad that we did go to Soweto to see the the current state of…”

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Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour - The Johannesburg drive, skyline geometry, and apartheid-era city cues
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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

Half-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with city sights, Soweto cooling towers, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Mandela House on Vilakazi Street.

“Our experience with the Johannesburg and Soweto tour was absolutely outstanding! We were picked up very punctually. From the start, everything was handled with great professionalism. Our guide, James, was fantastic. He was not only incredibly friendly but also extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the tour, James provided us with fascinating insights - not just about Johannesburg, but also about the rich history and diverse culture of South Africa. His passion for the subject really shone through. James answered every single question we had with thorough and detailed explanations. It was clear that he genuinely enjoyed sharing his knowledge and making the experience as enriching as possible. W...”

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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg - Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris: where the smooth start happens
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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle - Morning Stop at Pilanesberg National Park: What the Open 4x4 Is Really For
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Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

12.Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 414 reviews · from $137

Full day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with open-vehicle morning, lunch, and an afternoon drive, small group and uncapped WiFi.

“Memorable journey and great connected guides tracking the animals with talkie walkies lol. We saw the big fives indeed, in perfect winter conditions (dry, cool air and sunshine).”

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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour - Baragwanath Hospital and Diepkloof: the scale of real life in Soweto
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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $108

Full-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, and local buffet lunch plus hotel pickup.

“Marc our guide and driver was brilliant so knowledgeable and friendly it was a amazing day at what we learnt and saw. Marc would answer any questions we asked and we got a very good insight into past and present South Africa. If you book this tour and have Marc as you guide you are in for an outstanding day.”

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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour - The Main Event, A 1-Hour Open-Vehicle Safari Drive Up Close
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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

14.Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

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

Half-day Lion Park safari from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, a 1-hour open-vehicle drive, and a real chance to see rare white lions.

“The Park Ranger was very informative with insights into the animals behaviours. She found as many animals possible to see and made the tour an absolute delight. I am so glad I went and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”

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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum - Price, time, and what you really get for $69.02
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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

15.Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · from $69

Half-day Johannesburg tour pairing the Apartheid Museum with a guided Soweto walk, including Mandela and Tutu sites, pickup, and small groups.

“Horrific experience. Tour guide ignored the fact we needed to finish the tour to get a long haul flight. Doing a substitute as the place we paid to visit wasnt open. Spending so long where most people didnt want to be. Adding things to the itiniRead more”

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