Top Gauteng Half-day Tours

See the highlights of Soweto in half a day with this whistle-stop itinerary of its most interesting sights. Ride with ease between dispersed sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and understand more about local life through invaluable commentary. Notable sights along the way include the FNB Stadium, Mandela House, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

Discover the renowned South African township of Soweto on this small-group guided tour from Johannesburg. You'll first visit the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg to get a better understanding of that dark period in South African history, then head for Soweto for a walking tour, which takes in both Nelson Mandela's and Desmond Tutu's houses.

Instead of spreading your sightseeing over several days, this tour helps you save time by ticking off multiple Johannesburg and Soweto landmarks in a day—including Constitution Hill, the Maboneng Precinct, Mandela House, and Orlando Towers. No need to worry about sharing the trip with other travelers, as you’ll have a private driver for just your group.

Johannesburg is one of South Africa’s most historically layered and complex cities, and it is best visited with a guide to steer you to its best bits. Spend half a day with a small group, touring the highlights such as the Union Buildings—the site of Nelson Mandela's inauguration—the Voortrekker Monument, the Kruger House Museum, and the grand Church Square.

Gain a deeper understanding on Soweto's role in ending apartheid in South Africa with this group walking tour. Explore it through a sensitive and personal perspective with a guide who was born and raised in the township, as they lead you to the area's key historic locations. Learn about Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu on the street where they both lived, hear about activist Hector Pieterson's life and death, and more.

The township of Soweto, once a byword for oppression, had a major role in overturning apartheid. Cover more ground than you would on a walking tour while remaining close to the city streets on this half-day guided bicycle tour, complete with a traditional kota sandwich lunch. You'll learn not only about Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and Hector Pieterson but about the women who helped topple apartheid, such as Liliian Mgoyi.

Visiting South Africa's most famous township can be tricky to do independently. But this half-day tour of Soweto lets you explore with a guide who was born and raised there. You'll hear personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality. A portion of proceeds are donated to the Local Care Centre.

Step into the African bush for a once-in-a-lifetime Lion Walk Adventure. This fully guided tour allows you to walk alongside magnificent lions in their natural habitat while learning about their behavior and conservation efforts from experienced guides. Capture stunning photos and videos during your journey, and enjoy the chance to meet lion cubs and cheetahs for an even more intimate wildlife experience. With an emphasis on safety and education, this tour ensures a memorable outing in a responsible and ethical manner. - Morning and afternoon tours available, lasting 5 hours including transport - Hotel pick-up and drop-off for convenience - Guided educational talks and safety briefings included - Capture the moment with photography opportunities throughout the experience NB: THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR ADULTS OR TEENAGERS 1.5M OR TALLER IN HEIGHT

Visit the Lion Park outside of Johannesburg without the hassle of renting a car. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Johannesburg hotel and admission to the Lion Park, where you can explore at your leisure to see more than 85 lions, including the rare white lion, and other animals such as wild dogs, hyenas, and cheetahs. Take a 2-hour safari drive to see the animals.

Sampling the food of several African countries usually means crossing borders, but Johannesburg's most diverse suburbs bring the flavors together in one afternoon. Join a food tasting in Yeoville or Maboneng, two of the city's most cosmopolitan neighborhoods, trying dishes from across the continent, from South African to Ghanaian, Nigerian, and Congolese kitchens. Each stop serves several dishes, with a host guiding the way and giving you the background on what you're eating.

Our extraordinary tours are designed to be different. Our Tours are not just a trip, but a journey that will make your heart skip, designed to be different, extraordinary, an experience that's beyond the ordinary. Soweto played a leading and indeed a pivotal role in the struggle against Apartheid. You can visit many sites throughout the Township that tell part of the tragic, but ultimately triumphant story. You will experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on this trip. Meet friendly locals, learn about the vibrant history, and immerse yourself in the colourful atmosphere of these fascinating communities. We then take you on a guided tour of the Apartheid Museum. We will unpack the story of the rise and fall of South Africa's era of segregation and oppression. Afterwards, allow yourself time to contemplate brutality you witnessed inside, process your shock and walk away with relief – knowing you are on the terrain where truth spoke to power and won.

Make the most of limited time in Johannesburg by going on a private half-day tour. There’s no need to worry about wasting time waiting for local buses, as air-conditioned transport is included, which starts with pickup from your accommodation. The tour is the perfect way to tick off a variety of key sights in a few hours—including Constitution Hill, Downtown Johannesburg, the Maboneng Precinct, and the Carlton Center.

Go in search of wildlife, even if you have limited time, with this small-group half-day tour from Johannesburg. Enjoy hotel pickup from your accommodations in the morning and transfer to the Rhino and Lion Reserve in Krugersdorp, home to more than 30 species of wildlife, including lions, rhinos, cheetahs, tigers, and leopards.

Take a journey through history during this guided tour to explore Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Your guides, registered with the accredited THETA (Tourism, Hospitality, Sports, Education, and Training Authority), are experienced and passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. Dive deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of Soweto and explore the profound exhibits of the Apartheid Museum with guides.

This private tour offers a deeper understanding of South Africa's apartheid era than would be possible by just reading about it. As well as visiting the comprehensive Apartheid Museum, you'll drive through the township of Soweto, stopping at such landmarks as Nelson Mandela House and Desmond Tutu House.

Johannesburg is known for being a gateway to fantastic wildlife encounters, and this option is perfect for time-tight travelers interested in seeing a variety of animal species in just half a day. Enjoy included hotel pickup and travel to the Safari Lion Park. Animals that reside at the park include rare white lions, brown lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebra, and antelopes.

Explore the Cullinan Premier Mine, open since 1902, on this guided surface tour from Pretoria. With a guide providing engaging commentary, see the mine's huge opening, the mine shaft, and the diamond room displaying a selection of uncut diamonds and replicas of world-famous diamonds. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Pretoria included.

Get more from a visit to Soweto by booking this Soweto Private Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria that allows you to explore the township with someone who was born and raised there and knows its ins and outs like no one else. This private experience is just for your group of up to 13 and provides a unique, intimate experience. See Nelson Mandela’s House and the Tutu House with a guide who gives personal insights on the area’s culture and history.

Go back to the earliest history of humanity at the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site—and fit two attractions into just half a day out—on this private tour. With round-trip transit from your Pretoria or Johannesburg hotel, getting around is made simple. Head first to the Sterkfontein Caves, known for their fossils and early human history, for a guided tour; then take in the interactive exhibits at the Maropeng Visitor Center.

Enjoy this Half Day Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto, where you will get to learn and experience the history of our country. Explore the everyday life and meet the locals. Our tour are conducted by well experienced and knowledgeable tourist guide with 19 years experience in Tourism and hospitality industry. Our guide are well qualified, professional and accredited. In tours with less than 10 people the driver will also be the Tour Guide.We buy and donate a pair of school shoe for kids from disadvantaged area, because we believe on giving back to the community.

For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid museum is fundamental. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past.

If your time in Johannesburg is limited, and you’d like to take part in a safari—without having to organize your own transport—then this half-day tour is a great way to save time. Starting with a Johannesburg pickup, head to the Rhino and Lion Park for a guided game drive, and look out for over 30 different species along the way—including lions, rhinos, leopards, and wildebeest.

Discover the history of South Africa’s administrative capital, Pretoria, as you explore the city on a half-day tour. With a private guide, see the main highlights such as the Voortrekker monument, Paul Kruger House, the Union Building, and Church Square. While you explore, your guide provides information on the history of the city and why the country has three capitals.