Tours & Sightseeing in Johannesburg

Explore some of South Africa's difficult past with a tour of the Apartheid Museum complex from Johannesburg. Follow the turbulent 20th century history of apartheid through multimedia exhibits.

Gain a fascinating insight into Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, and Pretoria, the administrative capital, on this full-day tour. This bus tour covers more ground than most sightseeing tours, with guided commentary and plenty of photo stops along the way. Drive around the Union buildings of Pretoria, explore the townships of Alexandra and Soweto, visit the affluent neighbourhood of Sandton, and pass through the busy urban center of Johannesburg.

Spend a day exploring the most famous township in South Africa with this full-day small-group guided tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Join a knowledgeable local guide for a visit to the renowned Apartheid Museum and huge Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Eat a buffet lunch of traditional local dishes. Enjoy round-trip transportation including hotel pickup and drop-off.

Learn about an important part of South African history at the excellent Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. Explore the exhibits to get a deeper understanding of what life under apartheid was like in South Africa from 1948 through 1994. Recognized as the top museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, the Apartheid Museum is a must-see for any visitor.

Explore Johannesburg on your own time in a flexible way by booking this 1- or 2-day ticket on a hop-on hop-off bus. Ride around the city with commentary in 15 languages expounding on the history, culture, and modern life in this South African metropolis, hopping off whenever you like to explore further on your own. Choose a 1- or 2-day ticket depending on your schedule and budget.

Get a look at the best of Johannesburg during a 3.5-hour luxury coach tour. Travel in comfort as you see the main attractions in the city, including the Nelson Mandela Bridge, Constitution Hill and Hillbrow Tower, and survey Johannesburg from the lofty heights of the viewing deck of the Carlton Centre skyscraper.

Get introduced to the highlights of Johannesburg with a hop-on hop-off tour on a double-decker bus. See the city's main attractions - such as Ghandi Square, the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill - from the top of an open-air bus or by exploring from any of the dozen stops on the bus route. See the best of Johannesburg the easy way with City Sightseeing.

South Africa has a rich and chequered history encapsulated during this half-day tour of Johannesburg's Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum. Discover South Africa's colonial history and the Dutch Boers who fought against the British at the turn of the century. Then fast-forward 50 years to learn about the difficult struggle of black South Africans to gain and keep their rights in a post-apartheid society.

Explore South Africa's most famous township with this half-day tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Get a deeper understanding of the country's rich and difficult history with a visit to the largest black urban settlement in all of Africa.

If you're a nature lover visiting Johannesburg then look no further than this half-day tour of Lion Park, which offers a hassle-free way to explore the natural expanse. Alongside your guide, you'll observe lions, zebras, giraffes, gemsbok, and other animals while learning about the behavior and physiology of the animals. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Explore the culture, history and traditions of Soweto on this private tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Spend half of a day venturing into one of the nation's most incredible towns. Visit Nelson Mandela's home, Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum and more. Choose to bungee jump (additional cost) or roll through the streets on two wheels with an optional bike tour (own expense). Round-trip transport and a friendly, professional guide makes this private tour hassle-free.

Explore the top sights of Johannesburg in a half-day with this private tour of the city. Take the elevator up to the observation deck of the city's tallest building for an incredible view from the 50th floor. See a museum in an underground site in a bank. Visit the neighborhood where Nelson Mandela once lived.

Take a deep dive into the history of humankind, then learn about lions' biology and behavior on this multi-stop tour from Johannesburg including the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion Park. Logistically, this multi-stop day tour would be a hassle to arrange on your own, but this organized adventure takes care of all the details in advance. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the history of both humans and animals in South Africa as you visit both sites, letting you get the most out of your experience.

Dig into the interesting history of one of South Africa's most vibrant cities with this half-day tour of Johannesburg. Take in the unparalleled views from the Carlton Centre, the tallest building in Africa. See impressive buildings such as the Supreme Court and Magistrate's Court. Explore the exhibits of the popular MuseumAfrica.

Explore the history of modern South Africa during this private 5-hour day trip to Pretoria from Johannesburg. Learn the story of the 'Afrikaaners' in South Africa at the Voortrekker Museum, explore the various government buildings housing politicians like the president, and tour the Kruger Museum. Round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees, and snacks are included.

Check two area attractions off your list on a single tour: a comprehensive overview of Pretoria and a visit to Cullinan Gold Mine. Planning this multi-stop tour independently may seem daunting, but with round-trip transportation included it's a breeze. In Pretoria, hit all the highlights: the Kruger Museum, the Union Buildings, and the Voortrekker Monument. Learn about diamond mining and production at the Cullinan Mine for a better understanding of South Africa's economy.

Enjoy exploring vibrant Johannesburg, including the neighborhood of Maboneng, with this city tour.

Discover one of Johannesburg's most energetic and fascinating townships on a half-day visit to Soweto. Set out on a coach bus or minivan for a guided sightseeing tour of an area known for its rich political history and vibrant trendsetting culture. Witness the disparities between rich and poor while learning about how the township came to be and its fight against apartheid. Take in sights like the Mandela House Museum, where the former South African president once lived, the once-residence of Nobel peace prize winner Desmond Tutu.