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10 Best Johannesburg & Soweto Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 johannesburg & soweto tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Johannesburg & Soweto Tours In South Africa

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The Early-Morning Pickup and the Long Road Out of Johannesburg

1.From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

Most Popular 4.8

Full-day Big Five safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, with two open-vehicle game drives, great guides, and lunch near a water hole.

“It was a long day but definitely worth it. We saw a lot of animals, the tour guide was very friendly and she did everything for us to see as many animals as possible. We even saw a lioness. Lunch was alright, nothing special. Can recommend the tour!”

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Johannesburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour

Johannesburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour - Open-top comfort with audio in 8 languages (and real-time help)

2.Johannesburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour

4.6

Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus from Rosebank with optional Soweto tour. Audio in 8 languages and key sites for $23.

“Our tour guide for Soweto was Keki, and the driver he had, were excellent! Keki was wonderfully funny and very knowledgeable! Would love to have him on another tour! All of the Hop on Hop off bus drivers we had we very friendly and kind. Only criticism was that there was a lot of promotion…”

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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour - Getting picked up and moving in comfort (and why group size matters)

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

Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option - Where you start: Rosebank and The Zone

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Your timing: 6:00am start, two safari blocks, and getting back before sunset

Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour - Price and Logistics: How $63.26 Fits Real Value

6.Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

4.5

Half-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with a local guide, apartheid sites, an informal settlement visit, and Hector Pieterson Museum entry.

“Visiting Soweto was an eye opener. To finish the tour m a high, we visited the apartheid museum and learned valuable lessons about South African history.”

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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch - Mandela’s house, Desmond Tutu’s home, and Winnie Mandela’s stop

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

Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour - Diepkloof and Orlando West: seeing street life without being rushed

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

4.8

One day in Soweto and Johannesburg’s key justice sites, with Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museum, and Constitutional Hill.

“I had a great experience on the Ultimate Johannesburg & Soweto tour, and our guide, Khutso, truly made the day unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, professional and passionate about sharing South Africa’s history and culture. His insights at the Apartheid Museum and throughout Soweto added so much depth and context to everything we saw.”

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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum - Old Johannesburg CBD: quick photo stops that still matter

9.Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

4.8

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

“Our tourguide John was very knowledgeable and took his time to explain everything in detail. We had a phantastic time with him and learn a lot!”

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Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour - The Soweto drive: power landmarks, then the 1976 memorial

10.Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

4.8

Half-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Soweto landmarks, and skyline views from a comfy hotel pickup.

“James has been a fantastic guide with an excellent knowledge of Johannesburg and its neighborhoods. Mandela's home museum has a fantastic guide also!”

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