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What to do and see in Johannesburg, Gauteng: The Best Private Tours
Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant. And if you're a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open-air markets and places that blend the two, you'll find plenty of unique souvenirs.
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1. Constitutional Hill,Johannesburg City and Apartheid Museum with Soweto Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit Constitutional Hill and get to know about more about where political Prisoners were held during apartheid. Proceed through Johannesburg City passing through Nelson Mandela Bridge. Visit Apartheid Museum and get in detail the history of Apartheid in South Africa before freedom in 1994. Finally head to Soweto the epicenter of Apartheid resistance and see Nelson Mandela House with Hector Pieterson Museum. Also get to know about Freedom Charter and finally Visit Regina Mundi Church which wrote history books for opening its doors to Anti - Apartheid groups and activists.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Julie M
My boyfriend and I did all our tours with Nic from Africa Moja Tours & Transfers-Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi, Soweto, and Pretoria. We were very nervous booking tours as it was all last minute and we did not have a lot of time to research. However, our first day went so great with Nic that we booked another day. He is a very safe driver, incredibly knowledgeable and smart, and a great person to hang out with while touring the area. Nic and the tours were truly one of the highlights of our three week trip in South Africa and I would highly recommend using this company and Nic for your tours. I am so grateful we had an incredible experience on our first time visiting.
2. Elephant Sanctuary Tour: Hartbeespoort
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour will show you the beautiful lumbering giants of Africa - the mighty elephant by taking a 2-hour tour of an elephant sanctuary in the Magaliesburg mountains. This tour comes with transportation to the elephant sanctuary from your hotel in Johannesburg and surrounding areas. Sandton or Pretoria. Entrance to the Sanctuary and transport is included.
Inclusions: 2-hour elephant sanctuary tour, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Johannesburg and surrounding areas, Sandton or Pretoria, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By 356rajc
Transport was early to pick up from airport to sun city. Excelleny service. Jason and team was very helpful.
3. Lesedi cultural village tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Reliable,knowledgeable,fun,experience,smile,affordable,unique,this tour is unique because it combines culture and wildlife in one day,guest will enjoy the South African tribes,they way of living,the food and the traditional dancing.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch at nyama choma Restaurant at lesedi, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Alcohol , Soda/Pop
Reviewed By konnisand
My mother and I were collected from the airport by Pastor. She was in a wheelchair due to a back problem. Pastor was polite, patient, helpful, and very interesting to chat with due to his knowledge of the country and region. He also took us back to the airport. At check-in, when I realized that I'd packed some disallowed items, I called him and he came straight back. Within 45 minutes, he'd delivered the items to my sister to deal with.
4. Private Soweto Tour 5 hours approximately from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore South Africa's most famous township with this half-day tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Join a knowledgeable local guide, born and raised in Soweto, for this unforgettable experience. Get personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality. Highlights 5-hour tour of Soweto from Johannesburg Visit this famous township with a guide who was born and raised there See the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu Learn about the 1976 Soweto Uprising Meet some of the residents of a Soweto shanty town
Inclusions: Driver/guide Local guide Hotel drop-off Hotel pickup, water , snacks , entrance fee to Museums, professional guide , round up transportation
Exclusions: Gratitudes, Soviniar (available for purchase)
Reviewed By LordP428
Fantastic experience lead by a team of knowledgeable passionate team members who manage smaller groups to make your experience that much more special. The animals look well cared for and the facilities unbelievably beautiful. This truly was a very magical experience.
5. Soweto & Apartheid Museum Combo Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century history. Showcasing the rise and fall of apartheid. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how SA is coming to terms with its oppressive past. Working towards a future.This birth place of South African democracy and struggle , South Africa’s. Home to two Nobel Peace prize winners. Soweto is the melting pot of South African urban culture with a constant evolving fashion, food, lifestyle and entertainment.This is a Township filled with Historic landmarks. This is the place where apartheid history is still revolutionized.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By MariePierre999
Nice tour, we visited places I couldn't have gone alone. Shaun is very interesting and share all he knows. Discussing was easy, interesting.
6. Soweto & Johannesburg Private
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Why should travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid . We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to core of Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives- working and commuting, celebrating and grieving. See the poverty of informal settlement shack and hostel in contrast with the upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto.
Inclusions: Parking Fees
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By hwallace4
This was an excellent experience - my guide Joseph was kind and helpful. I was travelling solo and he picked me up directly from my accomodation and provided me with a tour of Soweto, Johannesburg and the Apartheid Museum. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city. I would certainly recommend this tour to others. Thank you!
7. Half Day Lion Park Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our tours and safaris are run by well experienced and well trained tourist guides who are registered with accredited tourism authority and our guides loves work with people, are knowledgeable and professional.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, WiFi on board, Lion park entrance fees included
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By konnisand
My mother and I were collected from the airport by Pastor. She was in a wheelchair due to a back problem. Pastor was polite, patient, helpful, and very interesting to chat with due to his knowledge of the country and region. He also took us back to the airport. At check-in, when I realized that I'd packed some disallowed items, I called him and he came straight back. Within 45 minutes, he'd delivered the items to my sister to deal with.
8. Johannesburg Pub Crawl
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Exploring 3 of the best bars in the heart of Johannesburg, in different parts of the city! Maboneng, Newtown, Braamfontein & Melville. These are the best-hidden Gems in this young vibrant city, with a spectacular nightlife scene in every bar we visit. - Snacks and a welcome drink on arrival, including transportation to all the bars we will be visiting. - We’ll visit one of the hippest restaurants in Maboneng, and off to our next bar a young and happening part of town inspired by fashion, and art, continuing to Melville our final & personal favorite, a multi-racial space welcoming everyone from everywhere, to dance the night away, If you are looking to make new friends, chat, drink, dance, and be shown the best part of Jo’burg then this is the experience for you.
Inclusions: Food & Entrance Fee
Exclusions: All additional Items and Cost
Reviewed By I982HPjennyc
Excellent virtual tour of the beautiful city, culture, and history. Sipho is a very talented photographer and storyteller. I highly recommend this virtual tour.
9. Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
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4.9 based on 15 reviews
Our tours are run by well experienced and well trained tourist guides who are registered with accredited tourism authority. Our guides are knowledgeable,love working with people and are welcoming.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By CoolCatCeven
We originally had a tour scheduled to the lesedi cultural village but because of the coronavirus the lesedi cultural village is temporarily closed to visitors. As a result, Pastor, our guide, was very polite and professional. He wasted no time in getting in contact with us about the situation and offered us alternatives. Ultimately, we ended up going with a Taylor made tour to Pretoria and as we were really interested in experienceing some of the Zulu culture, he managed to create an experience for the two of us where we met a Zulu with traditional clothing. Although it was not the lesedi cultural village, Pastor pulled some strings and made sure we had a very memorable day. Pastor is a very polite and articulate young man. I would encourage you to consider booking with this company as you will be pleased.
10. Cradle of Humankind Tour with a Lion Safari
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4.8 based on 24 reviews
Visit the world-renowned Cradle of Humankind. You will experience the Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng exhibition centre on this 8-hour adventure. Spend an hour on a guided tour in the underground Sterkfontein caves. This is the site where Mrs Ples a 2.3 Million year old hominid was discovered. Also the site for Little Foot! Learn about local history as you discover why the UNESCO-listed Maropeng is called the Cradle of Humankind. On this tour you also get to experience a Lion Safari and local wildlife from the back of an open truck. Where other operators exclude lunch, this tour includes lunch.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Transport from your location, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Other souvenirs (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By 356rajc
Transport was early to pick up from airport to sun city. Excelleny service. Jason and team was very helpful.
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