Day Trips & Excursions in Johannesburg

Spend the day exploring the townships outside of Johannesburg on this Soweto tour. Follow your expert local guide through the streets of Meadowlands, Kliptown, Orlando and Vilakazi. Learn about the nation's history of apartheid and how historic rules still shape the city today.

Visit Sun City Johannesburg with entrance fees and round-trip transportation included on this convenient day tour. Skip the hassle of renting a car and simply enjoy the scenery on the way to Sun City. Admission gets you access to all of the amenities, including Water World, the Valley of the Waves, the Maze of the Lost City, and the Animal World and Bird Sanctuary.

Delve into the history of South Africa during Apartheid on this half-day tour of Soweto. With a guide providing insightful commentary, take a walk down Vilakazi Street, home to two residences of Nobel Peace Laureates. Visit Motsoaledi, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, and the Nelson Mandela House Museum, among other highlights.

A visit to Soweto is an essential part of any Johannesburg experience. This memorable tour delves deep into South Africa's Apartheid roots and grants travelers an insider's look at the history, culture and people in this iconic destination. Journey 15 km outside the center of the city into Deepkloof Extension, where you'll see the Soweto Towers, Kliptown Charter, Matchbox, Elephant Houses and shanty towns. Your expert guide will show you the street where Nelson Mandela and Hector Pieterson lived and you'll learn about the 1976 uprising that helped pave the way for freedom.