Top Johannesburg Cultural Tours

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.

Spend a day exploring the most famous township in South Africa on this full-day small-group guided tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Join a knowledgeable local guide for a visit to the renowned Apartheid Museum and huge Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Eat a buffet lunch of traditional local dishes. Enjoy round-trip transportation including hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore South Africa's most famous township on this full-day guided tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively Soweto from your guide, who was born and raised in the township, as you visit landmarks like the Apartheid Museum, the Diepkloof area, and Carlton Centre.

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.

With tree-lined avenues, striking architecture, and important monuments shining a light on a strong colonial history, Pretoria ranks among South Africa’s must-see cities. On this tour, spin through Pretoria in comfort by air-conditioned minivan with your guide and explore with ease. Take in top attractions including the Paul Kruger House Museum, the Voortrekker Monument, and the Union Buildings, and gain insight into South Africa’s rich culture and colonial past.

Why the travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid. We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June 1976 uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to the core Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives - working and commuting, celebrating and grieving, see the poverty of an informal settlement shack and hostels in contrast with upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto. this tour promises a warm experience of this fascinating place.

With so much to do in Johannesburg, it can be hard for first-time visitors to know where to start exploring. This Johannesburg guided tour removes the guesswork by taking you to the city’s must-see sights such as Constitution Hill and the Nelson Mandela Bridge, all while pointing out restaurants, bars, and shopping centers that highlight the city’s booming urban culture.

Combine a comprehensive tour of Johannesburg with an educational visit to Soweto Township in a single tour. This half-day excursion allows you to check many of the must-see area landmarks off your list, including the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill. Along the way, you'll enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.

A private tour that is more welcoming with full of interesting facts about the history and culture of South Africa. Get the first hand experience from the guide who born and groomed in Soweto. The package include a much needed and highly recommended local lunch in Soweto.

Our tours are run by by well trained and well experienced tourist who are registered with accredited tourism authority(THETA)tourism,hospitality,sports,education and training authority. our guides are very knowledgeable,love working with people,always smiling and very welcoming.

Get a deeper insight into the history and culture of South Africa than is possible on most sightseeing tours. This guided tour takes you to Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum to learn about the dark side of the country's history, to the township of Soweto to see Nelson Mandela's former home, and to the seat of government in Pretoria.

The tour will take you to the oldest and the biggest township in South Africa. Soweto was a dumping place where the apartheid government of South African allocated the area for Africans who used to work in the mines without their knowledge. it is home to Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Miriam Makeba and many more. your guide will take you to the old hostels which were build by the apartheid government for African miners and this hostels were same gender hostels, out of 10 hostels only one was women hostel. we are now on democracy and apartheid is dead, but some part of Soweto they still experience extreme poverty

Our tours are run by well experienced and well trained tourist guides who are registered with the accredited authority(THETA)tourism,hospitality,sports,education and training authority. Our guides are knowledgeable,love working with people and are welcoming.

Learn about the different tribes of South Africa on this half-day tour to the Lesedi Cultural Village. Get a window in to the culture of tribes such as the Xhosa and the Zulu, as well as a chance to taste their cuisine. Round-trip hotel transportation included

I was born and groomed in Soweto, I've been in other countries and have experienced how other people live. Having me as a guide will give you a better view of Soweto and also will give you a better understanding about how we Sowetans live.

Johannesburg is the largest urban complex of South Africa with a population exceeding quarter million. This tour will take you back from the apartheid to freedom by guiding you through the historical area in Johannesburg. With this tour you will embrace things like art, architecture, history and multi-culturism. This is a walking tour where we are going to use public transport and walking the streets.

You cant mention Johannesburg without mentioning Soweto. the area where Soweto lies was a dumping area for waste material by the apartheid government. with the demand in labor in the city of mining, the African can people were forcefully removed to Soweto. you will be taken on a tour across the street and iconic places in Soweto where are gong to learn about the culture and history of this vibrant place.

Get a deeper experience of Johannesburg than typically offered by sightseeing excursions on this comprehensive tour. See such historic sites as the prison where both Gandhi and Mandela were held, explore neighborhoods undergoing artist-led urban regeneration, and visit Mandela's former home in the Soweto township.

Soweto is an urban settlement or 'township' in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg; with a population of approximately 1.3 million. Soweto became the largest Black city in South Africa, but until 1976 its population could have status only as temporary residents, serving as a workforce for Johannesburg.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Discover the township of Soweto, just outside Johannesburg, during this small-group excursion. Learn about the history and struggles of South Africa as you visit important sights such as Nelson Mandela’s former home, the Hector Pieterson Museum dedicated to the 1976 student uprising against apartheid, and the Regini Mundi Catholic church. Also, stroll down Vilakazi Street home to traditional restaurants and shops.

Early morning …as you get ready for this long but fun day ahead; we explore the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold (Johannesburg). This tour will give you an overall history about South Africa’s history. We will visit various attractions in both Johannesburg and Soweto.

The Valley is one of Johannesburg's oldest suburb, located between Yeoville and Kensington. The Valley has a unique story to tell about Johannesburg in its discovery days. With Johannesburg being constantly gentrified, the valley has a very interesting model put in place to protect it from being gentrified. The tour will take you through all the different stakeholders found in this part of town from big businesses to start-ups and some of the best artists South Africa has to offer. The experience will give you a deeper understanding of inclusive models and how communities can self sustain themselves in the 21st century.

Meet by your guide/cultural tourism specialist....... Drive towards Jo’burg city, we make a stop at Mueller stadium; from there we have a perfect bird’s eye view of the skylines and the fascinating story of how and when Jo’burg started in 1886 with a brief history up to the present day. We proceed for our lunch at Oriental Plaza, an Indian shopping complex; this is an opportunity to witness our Indian counterparts and to sample their cuisine. Visit the city centre to get the feel of the city and view important historical buildings such our Diamond Building,National Library, Corner House, Anglo-American,Chamber of Mines etc. We also visit the newly established Maboneng/Arts on Main Precinct www.maboneng.co.za Proceed towards Soweto the biggest township in Africa housing ca. 4 million people.