South Africa · HISTORY TOURS IN JOHANNESBURG
Good history tours in Johannesburg fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Private Soweto Cultural Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria with Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Orlando Towers.
“Nelson Mandela House, Constitution Hill were very intriguing. The tour featured a variety of destinations. Tour guide was informative.”
Half-day Cradle of Humankind tour from Johannesburg with Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng, guided pickup, snacks, and mobile ticket.
“As always Viator & affiliates did an excellent job. We had to make a last minute change and staff was very responsive. Hope you use you again soon.”
A guided Soweto history day from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, key sites like Mandela’s House and Kliptown, plus lunch on full-day tours.
“Amazing Tour,learnt so much and saw so much,my guide Albert was Excellent,his knowledge about the various areas is commendable.i Highly recommend him and this tour,I'm south African but the knowledge I left from this tour is knowledge I never had before.Thank you again Albert”
Private Johannesburg history tour with Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct, and Soweto landmarks, plus a stop at the Apartheid Museum.
“Lesiba loves his city, loves to share details, well connected with everyone in Soweto and all locations. I had a-great rush sightseeing tour at Johannesburg, he helped to focus on locations i was interested to see , shared insights all the way through, and drop back on tome to catch the flight back home. Many thanks”
A half-day Soweto experience that links Mandela sites and 1976 memories with everyday people, culture, and optional healer insight.
“We booked a tour with Zandy and were ultimately happy with her way of guiding us through the past and the present. We can (very much including my kids, 16+19) recommend her for any one interested in things you don't get to read in the books about South Africa or Johannesburg.”
Guided Pretoria sights with air-conditioned pickup. See Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House Museum, Church Square, Melrose House, and Union Buildings.
“This tour was a disappointment from the beginning. I was to be picked up at noon and messaged the tour agent to make sure they were coming and got no reply. After fifteen minutes I messaged them again and still got no reply. I then called tRead more”
Private Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour with Mandela House and Hector Pieterson stops, including pickup and key museum tickets.
“Provider is not reliable, late by 40 minutes. Maybe all Johannesburg tour operators are late? Also had to pay local guides, was supposed to be included. Not the worst if you only have 4 hours. Either way it is Safe to use these people.”
Join a 3-hour Hillbrow migration history walking tour with a Windybrow Victorian visit and a local lunch in Johannesburg for $25.63.
“My wife and I are new to Joburg and really enjoyed our walking tour with Franck who is an exceptional and inspiring guide. As out of towners will know Joburg can be 'edgy' and we felt safe as we walked the streets.”
Private Soweto heritage tour with local guides, World Cup stadium views, and a climb up 49 stairs for panoramic 360 HD views.
“What an amazing tour with Maluse! We all really appreciated hearing about his experiences living in Soweto and the personal stories he had growing up. He was completely attuned to our energy levels and allowed for the natural ebb and fRead more”
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