All Johannesburg Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the thrill of a 3-day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg, where you’ll explore South Africa’s iconic wildlife on a private tour with your own small group. Observe diverse wildlife in one of Africa's most renowned game reserves, then end your days with the charm of a South African Braai under the stars, paired with refreshing Sundowner drinks and delicious meals prepared. Relax with two nights of comfortable air-conditioned accommodations, complete with ensuite bathrooms.

All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

3 daysFree Cancellation

Johannesburg Chauffeur Full Day

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

This is an excellent pick for travelers visiting Johannesburg who would like a stress-free private day trip to spot some of the country’s magnificent wildlife. First, visit the vast landscape of Pilanesberg National Park to look out for the Big Five, and enjoy the personalized service of having a private guide. The trip also includes a gourmet lunch and a game drive at Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.

Pilanesberg Nature Reserve & Safari Park Lion Private

Pilanesberg Nature Reserve & Safari Park Lion Private

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Soweto, Apartheid Museum & Constitution Hill Day Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Johannesburg City Tour(Half-day)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Cradle of humankind & Maropeng/sterkfontein caves tour

Cradle of humankind & Maropeng/sterkfontein caves tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Johannesburg Art and Ice Cream Experience

Special Offer

4 hours 5 minutesFree Cancellation

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Get more out of your time in South Africa by combining a hot air balloon ride with a game viewing experience. Traveling by hot air balloon instead of car allows you to fly over several game reserves in a short space of time in the scenic Cradle of Humankind area. Along the way, look out for local wildlife—including four of the “Big Five”, and access incredible photo opportunities too.

Get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Put down your guidebook and get a guide’s insights on some of the most important places to see in and around Johannesburg. Instead of traveling on local buses, you can relax and enjoy private transportation between stops. Along the way, learn about the city’s gold mining history, visit Maboneng, go to a Soweto township, and have a chance to see Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum too.

Johannesburg,Soweto & Apartheid museum tour

Johannesburg,Soweto & Apartheid museum tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Ponte Experience

1 hourFree Cancellation

Kruger National Park—the “prince” of Africa’s national parks—is one of the most beloved parks for wildlife in the world. On this 3-day tour, you’ll begin with a ride along South Africa’s Panorama Route, passing historic towns and high mountains. Then enter the park’s Phabeni Gate for two days of shared game drives, searching for elephants, lions, and more, while enjoying included accommodations and meals.

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route

3 daysFree Cancellation

Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

2 daysFree Cancellation

Get the most possible learning out of your visits to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Cave. By traveling with a guide, you'll get the full picture of the remarkable fossil findings there and why the site is so important. Walk through Sterkfontein Caves to see the fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs. Ples, two of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time. Note: the caves are currently closed due to heavy flooding; this tour visits the museum.

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

This Lion and Safari Park trip is a great pick for travelers visiting Johannesburg or Pretoria. Only a short 45-minute drive away, the vast 1,000-hectare (2,471-acre) landscape is home to an abundance of wildlife—including cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, lions, and zebras. Once inside the grounds, a guide takes you on a ride around the grassy plains to spot the magnificent creatures safely from your vehicle.

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Lion & Safari Park

If you’ve only got a day to fit in a safari drive, this visit to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve ensures you make the most of it. Begin with an early morning pickup, then head straight to Pilanesberg for a 4x4 safari drive. During the tour, look out for the “Big Five”, take a break for lunch, then take part in an afternoon drive for even more wildlife spotting. Note that park admission is not included.

Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

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What are people saying about Johannesburg

Julie_O, Oct 2026

Excellent tour

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Jozi. Themba was an exemplary guide. Informative, thoughtful, professional and always sympathetic to our needs. We would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an introduction to Johannesburg and of course a visit to the Apartheid museum is a must.

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

sonia_b, Oct 2026

Thabiso taught me alot about south Africa

Had a wonderful introduction to South Africa with an afternoon with Thabiso. I learned so much about history and life in Johannesburg. Thabiso is polite, friendly and a wealth of information. Punctual with the pickup. An absolute gentleman. Felt extremely safe and comfortable as a solo female. Thankyou Thabiso for a wonderful afternoon!!! Would highly recommend this gentleman and company.

Johannesburg City Tour(Half-day)

Alyssa_S, Oct 2026

Great fun and informative too!

We had an amazing tour with our guide Kat! He showed us several areas of the city and is very knowledgeable. He is super friendly and we highly recommend him and this tour company! We especially enjoyed learning more about Nelson Mandela and seeing areas where he lived and worked. A highlight on the tour was Constitution Hill.

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

Jillian_C, Oct 2026

A must do in Johannesburg

Had a great half day tour with our guide Brian. He was excellent at explaining bits and pieces on our way through Johannesburg to the different areas we were visiting. The Soweto walking tour was a real eye opener. Visited Nelson Mandela house and Apartheid Musuem which was very interesting but so much to see in the 2 hours allocated to this stop.

Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

Vanessa_O, Sept 2026

Shane was an informative...

Shane was an informative and accommodating tour guide. He was flexible with our pick up time and made sure we were back at the airport with plenty of time to spare for our flight home that night. He is very passionate and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend this tour.

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Colleen_B, Sept 2026

The Pilanesberg experience was absolutely AMAZING!

The Pilanesberg experience was absolutely AMAZING! It was an eye-opening and truly priceless adventure! We were fortunate enough to see 2 of the Big Five—elephants and rhinoceros up close! We also spotted zebras , impalas, baboons, flamingoes , and so many other incredible animals along the way. Every sighting was more exciting than the last. A HUGE shout-out to Bobo, our ranger guide! He was absolutely amazing—extremely knowledgeable, personable, humorous, and full of energy! His passion for the animals truly came through as he shared fascinating facts and stories throughout the safari. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable. We laughed, learned, and were completely amazed by the beauty of the wildlife around us. 🥰

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

Yolanda_R, Aug 2026

An Interesting and Emotional Experience

A great overview of Johannesburg its surrounds and its history. Visiting Constitution Hill where both Ghandi and Mandela were imprisoned for a time was very interesting. The Apartheid Museum was emotional and confronting. The guide at the museum was amazing and very knowledgeable. We were there for 2 hours but could have stayed longer to really take in all the information. Our visit to Soweto, Nelson Mandela’s House and the Hector Pieterson Memorial was also informative and very touching. I loved learning about the history and culture.

Cradle of humankind & Maropeng/sterkfontein caves tour

Prabuddha_B, Aug 2026

Must do tour of Sterkfontein Caves and the Cradle of Humankind museum.

I went on a tour of the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Caves near Johannesburg with Swangs Safaris. My guide for the day was Katlego. Katlego picked me up perfectly on time at my hotel. Swangs Safari kept me informed where was supposed to come snd when he had reached the hotel pickup point. Katlego is a very polite, smart, young man with the innate skill to connect with people. I wish him all the success in his career. The drive to the Sterkfontein Caves was about an hour but Katlego explained the different neighborhoods and regions we were passing through. The caves were exciting and we learned a lot about the prehistoric site and the fossil digs. Then we went to the Cradle of Humankind museum. It was also very informative. I was not a huge fan of the little boat ride inside. I had a wonderful day and highly recommend Swangs Safaris and my guide, Katlego.

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route

Kyle_S, July 2026

Unexpected Adventure

It all started with being picked up from my hotel and being transported to my lodge outside of Kruger. I think being driven there was convenient plus getting to see the country as you ride through the countryside and mountains. However, after getting settled in you are sent off on a sunset safari once you mkae your dinner reservations — this is important since I didn't get back until 9 pm. The following morning comes early for sunrise (July), leaving at 5:30 am. However, losing a few hours of sleep is worth it in order to see the majesty of an African sunrise and spending the better part of 11 hours seeing all sorts of animals. Betwern the two days I saw an African wild dog, baboon, cameleon, cape buffalo, crocodile, elephant, giraffe (and a black giraffe), guinea fowl, hippo, honey badger, hyena (with pups!), impala, kudu, leopard, mongoose, owl, strarling, various monkeys, vulture, warthog, water monitor, wildebeest, and other fauna. The last day was unexpected but I can't overstate how beautiful God's Window and Blyde River Canyon is. I feel like these attractions weren't given enough attention in the tour details. Of note, Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world and rhe largest GREEN canyon. I felt like my needs werr taken care of but be prepared for long rides by car going to and leaving Kruger, but it was nice to just be a passenger and witness the country. My only critique is while dinner is paid for the first day you arrive, it is not accomodated on the second. However, overall, it was a great experience and very memorable.

Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

Purav_P, July 2026

Truly magical. This tour...

Truly magical. This tour had the best guide that I’ve worked with in all of Africa. He was incredibly knowledgeable. He was extremely patient. There were portions where we felt like there’s not a chance to see a leopard or cheetah and he continued to patiently wait and work with the other guide guides to help us find them. This tour made my whole trip! The guide alone was worth the money.

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

Diane_L, June 2026

Perfect one day introduction

With only one day on a stop over the Hoho bus was the perfect way for us to see the city and experience Soweto for the first time. Everything ran smoothly and it gave us a fantastic overview without feeling rushed . An easy enjoyable and highly worthwhile watt to make the most of limited time

Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Marla_C, May 2026

Amazing - absolutely book it!

My adventure began when Nicholas picked me up at my hotel. He was so kind and had a great sense of humors, putting me at easy right away as a solo traveler. When we got to the park he took us to the ticket booth and helped us get acclimated with directions. The tour itself was unreal. Being so close to lions was an experience I never thought I’d have. Our guide Masan, was full of interesting facts, funny anecdotes and gave each of us the very best experience. He took pictures for me and helped create memories I’ll have for ever. I loved this experience and wish everyone had the opportunity to go.