Top Gauteng Tours by Duration in 2026

Spend a day exploring Johannesburg with a professional guide with this private, full-day tour of the city, which includes pickup from your hotel or alternative accommodations. You'll visit local highlights such as the Apartheid Museum, the Mandela House, Freedom Square, and the township of Soweto as you learn about South African history and culture.

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.

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.

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this full-day tour, increase your chance of wildlife sightings with two guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, tuck into a delicious lunch looking out over a popular waterhole, and perhaps spot giraffe, hippos, zebras, and antelope in their natural environment.

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.

Get more from your visit to Johannesburg by booking this Soweto and Johannesburg Full Day Tour that gives you an intimate look at the largest township in South Africa and the City of Johannesburg along with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from either Johannesburg or Pretoria, this experience also dives into the history and culture of the area with a guide who knows Johannesburg best.

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.

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

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.

Our tours are unique a great experience offered by local guide who lives in Soweto. This tour gives an opportunity to our guest to interact with local people to absorb the culture lifestyle and history of Soweto. Our tours cater for all ages easy also design to meet the needs of different guest.

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.

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 and Hector Pieterson Museum, Please note this tour is not wheelchair accessible

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.

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.

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.

Check two area attractions off your list on a single tour: a comprehensive overview of Pretoria and a visit to Cullinan Gold Mine. Planning this multi-stop tour independently may seem daunting, but with round-trip transportation included it's a breeze. In Pretoria, hit all the highlights: the Kruger Museum, the Union Buildings, and the Voortrekker Monument. Learn about diamond mining and production at the Cullinan Mine for a better understanding of South Africa's economy.

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.

Learn about indigenous South African cultures at the Lesedi Cultural Village with this tour, led by a professional local guide. You'll learn about the traditions of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes, see drumming and dancing performances, and get the chance to try out all sorts of African food at the on-site Nyama Choma Restaurant.

Explore the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. With guided tours of both the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Center, you’ll gain extra insight into the unique paleoanthropological site and its importance to human evolutionary theory, as well as admire fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.

Best of Johannesburg city exploration. It is said all the way lead to Johannesburg. Johannesburg momentum began back in 1886, the year of Gold discovery. From there till today the city become everyone choice for turning the future dreams into reality. Though dented by the bad reputation, Johannesburg continue attracting large number from various corners of the world. Our tour include a stop in Constitution Hill and drive around all three spheres of the city.

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.

Tick off Soweto, Mandela House, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct in a day—without having to wait around for local buses—by choosing this private tour. The trip includes seamless private transportation to help you get between sites quickly, as well as guided tours to help expand your knowledge of South Africa’s Apartheid history.

Experience the highlights of Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, and the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center during this budget-friendly, 4-day tour from Johannesburg. Enjoy the convenience of having your logistics and accommodations taken care of and plenty of wildlife watching opportunities, including safari drives and nature walks, as you go in search of the Big Five.