Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour is the easiest way to explore Johannesburg’s top landmarks — with 16 stops covering everything from Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum to Gold Reef City and Mandela Bridge. Enjoy onboard audio commentary in 12 languages, and the freedom to explore the city at your own pace.
What truly sets this tour apart is the free hotel shuttle from major Sandton hotels to the main starting point — making it effortless to join the tour without worrying about transport. Travellers can also upgrade to a live-guided Soweto tour, led by a local expert who brings South Africa’s complex and powerful story to life.
It’s the perfect combination of convenience, independent exploration and authentic cultural insight — all in one ticket.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A 2h small group Soweto Tour can be added
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:3 hours
Operating Schedule:First departure from Stop 1 at 09h00. Last departure at 15h00. Frequency every 40 minutes.
Stop 1: City Sightseeing Tour office, located at "The Zone" shopping center pedestrian mall, between the Holiday Inn Rosebank and Hamley's Toys. (Check details of Free Hotel shuttle )
Stop 2: Melrose Arch
Stop 3: Nelson Mandela Foundation
Munro Drive View Point Photo Stop
Stop 5: Constitution Hill (Tour Interchange Point)
Stop 7: Apartheid Museum
Stop 8: Gold Reef City Casino Hotel (Soweto Small Group Tour departs and returns here)
Stop 9: Newtown Precinct
Stop 10: Braamfontein (Playground market - formerly NeighbourGoods Market - Saturdays only)
Stop 12: Johannesburg Zoo
Stop 13: Johannesburg Military Museum
Stop 11: Holocaust & Genocide Center
Return to Stop 1: City Sightseeing Tour office
What‘s Included
Free onboard Wi-Fi
Audio commentary in 8 Languages
Free Hotel shuttle service between select Sandton Hotels
Optional live guided 2h small group Soweto extension tour available
Headsets (use of your own headsets if preferred)
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Options
1 Day: Soweto & HoHo City Tour
Combo Ticket: 2h Small Group Soweto Tour + HoHo Bus stopping at Apartheid Museum
1 Day: Hop-On, Hop-Off Ticket
1 Day HoHo bus ticket: This ticket allows you unlimited access to the buses for 1 day
Reviews
827 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great history lesson when time is limited!
ROBERT L,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent overview tour of the city, especially if you have limited time. Especially interesting was the add on Soweto tour: a MUST! The live guide for that tour was out standing, knowledgeable and loves his job! We do the bus in all new cities a d we’re reluctant here because holiday had the museums closed but the ride, sites and I formation were plentiful.
“A Must-Do Hop On Hop Off Tour in Joburg”
GrandTour52557387066,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful hop on hop off bus experience in Joburg on Saturday. The starting point was easy to find, and the staff at the office were friendly and gave clear information. On the bus, the team was professional and even collected litter left by others. The tour itself was excellent, full of useful and engaging details about the city. I enjoyed every moment and felt well taken care of. If you are visiting Joburg, this tour is a must on your bucket list. Highly recommended!
Great time in Joburg
32winnies,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Always a good idea to get on the red bus! I was able to maximise my short stay in the city. Did threads in Soweto tour which shouldn’t be missed.
Fun
Erica r,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00DT had HIGH energy !! He made the tour soooooo fun! Highly recommend. Linda the driver was also amazing. I had lots of fun!
Definitely worth doing!
AmbridgeGirl,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Spent a day on this hop on, hop off bus and it was great. Great customer service with headphones included. Main stops were Constitution Hill and the Mining District. Great way to see the city. Highly recommend.
Recommend
MissLila,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Started the tour at the first stop. My tickets were purchased online through Viator so I did not know they needed to be exchanged at their office for paper tickets. The tour operators worked hard to sort out the problem, which they resolved quickly and the bus was able to leave on time. The driver did well, but we went down a street with a lot of low hanging branches that we had to duck on the upper deck. The driver had to take a detour to get away from the trees, but the branches made a mess. At the next stop the driver explained the detour and then came upstairs to sweep up the debris. Headsets were provided and the pre-recorded docents were clear in their explanations/descriptions throughout the tour. The tour covers a good portion of the city and gives a good idea of its many contradictions, the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots.’ I recommend the tour.
Touristy, but make what you want of it by allowing time at stops and definitely add the Soweto extension
scook,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don't usually do this sort of thing but with only one day in Johannesburg we wanted to cram in as much as possible. Overall a good tour, the highlights being firstly, the Apartheid Museum (don't miss out on spending time here even though it can be shocking in places) Secondly, make sure to add the Soweto option. This is on a smaller open minibus and guided by locals from Soweto, our driver Linda and guide DT (I think, sorry if wrong) were brilliant and highly informative.
City + Soweto tour
Keyla M,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience! We had a great time. We were able to explore every part of Johannesburg and understand the history behind the city of Gold. The Soweto tour was the cherry on top with our amazing tour guide who explained every detail about Soweto’s past and present.
Great
Linda J,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great service. Lots of information. Stops are very near to the attractions. Bus kept to the times shown
Johannesburg 2025
509iurir,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting tour to visit Johannesburg if you have little time and safely shows you the best areas of the city I recommend it
From ZAR 365.00
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