Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour
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Jo’burg. Jozi. Egoli. Built on gold, Johannesburg has always been a city of opportunities!
Named after Johann Rissik (principal clerk surveyor-general of the Transvaal Republic) and Christiaan Johannes Joubert (chief of mining and member of the Volkstaad) who recommended the area be declared a goldfield, it owes its existence to George Harrison – a penniless prospector who first discovered gold here in 1886.
Trace Johannesburg’s history from its humble gold-mining beginnings to the pulsing streets of this modern-day African economic giant with a personal tour from Stephenson Adventures. This tour is simply the best way to explore and experience the city of Gold.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup & Drop off from any Hotels around Johannesburg or Pretoria
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Soda/Pop
WiFi on board
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Nelson Mandela Square
Nelson Mandela is home to an iconic statue of Nelson Mandela and a popular attraction in Johannesburg.
Houghton Estate
Nelson Mandela Houghton house, were he moved with his wifey towards the end of his presidency. Houghton estate is a beautiful leafy-green rich northern suburb of Johannesburg.
Options
Private Tour
Soweto & Johannesburg
Private Tour
Duration: 8 hours: 7 = 8 hours
Not included
Soweto & Johannesburg
Mini Van
Pickup included
Group Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
255 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour
Elizabeth R,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing! The guide Mo was so informative & kept us intrigued to learn more.. Definitely well worth it!
Moving and inspiring tour
Craig R,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour of the city and Soweto both with rich variety and deep culture and history. Tsohlo was a very knowledgeable and great guide and catered to everyone. Regina Mundi was a nice note to end the tour.
Excellent experience !
PierreAlain C,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everything was as good as expected. Pick-up was on time , the driver was safe and friendly and all the guides were very knowledgeable. A great day spent learning about the history of the country !
Perfect one day tour of Johannesburg
Linda H,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did this tour on our first day in South Africa and it was brilliant. Tsholo is an exceptional guide who is passionate about Joburg. We learnt so much about the history and diversity of the city from a local perspective. This was way more than a whistlestop tour and the depth of information helped us understand more about the places and people we saw on the rest of our trip. A must do!! Highly recommended.
Great information
Samantha J,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of history and sobering contrasts of modern Johannesburg. Well done, would recommend. Missed the Apartheid museum, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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