Soweto and Johannesburg: Guided Full Day Exclusive Exploration of the City of Gold
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90 Ratings
Sandton
Discover the rich history and vibrant streets of Johannesburg, the City of Gold, on an exclusive full-day guided tour with Stephenson Adventures. Uncover the origins of this African economic powerhouse and immerse yourself in its modern-day energy.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nelson Mandela Square - Nelson Mandela is home to an iconic statue of Nelson Mandela and a popular attraction in Johannesburg.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Convenient pickup & drop-offs from Johannesburg or Pretoria hotels
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Jo’burg. Jozi. Egoli. Built on gold, Johannesburg has always been a city of opportunities!

Named after Johann Rissik (principal clerk surveyor-general of the Transvaal Republic) and Christiaan Johannes Joubert (chief of mining and member of the Volkstaad) who recommended the area be declared a goldfield, it owes its existence to George Harrison

Trace Johannesburg’s history from its humble gold-mining beginnings to the pulsing streets of this modern-day African economic giant with a personal tour from Stephenson Adventures. This tour is simply the best way to explore and experience the city of Gold.

Location
Nelson Mandela Square
Fl 1st Medical Mews, Cnr Rivonia Road and 5th Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bernal_s
May 20, 2024
Great tiur - Being my first time in South Africa. I must say it was a good introduction to the history that shape this country. Nathi our guide was knowledgeable and very accommodating.
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836garrys
May 12, 2024
A must do in Johannesburg - A really memorable day in Johannesburg with this local company. Our guide Tsholo arrived on time and greeted and introduced himself to our party of four. Straight away you could see he was a very friendly guy, neat and tidy and the vehicle was immaculate. We done the Joburg and Soweto tour which was an all day tour with quite a few stops and all the time Tsholo was very passinate with his work and his country. He is very informative, humerous and very knowledgeable about the history, both poitical and industrial in the area. The highlight for us was the opportunity to have a short guided tour of one of Soweto's large poor shanty towns. The guide here was a 20 year old young man who explained how they live in these places awaiting an opportunity to be rehoused in a proper dwelling. He also was very friendly and proud of his heritage. To be able to have this rare opportunity of the tour Stephensons company donates a percentage of the cost of our tour ticket to this community to aid in schooling for these children. Cold water provided all day as well. We were taken to a local restaurant for lunch, which also was very good. We would highly recommend this company for any tours or shuttle services they provide. It isn't a big company and if the rest of the staff are like Tsholo you can't possibly have a bad experience. Garry from Austalia
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297jayo
May 11, 2024
Wonderful day with Mo! - Mo was a fantastic tour guide! He was full of historical and cultural knowledge and more than happy to answer all our questions. I was a bit reserved about being in Johannesburg, but felt perfectly safe with Mo’s guide. I truly enjoyed my day and was able to see and experience things I never would have without his guidance.
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Hannah
May 9, 2024
AMAZING TOUR. MO IS AWESOME! - Our tour was EXCELLENT! We had Mo as a tour guide and he was AMAZING. Super knowledgeable and informative! During our entire tour he answered all our questions and we always felt safe. Lunch was at a really tasty restaurant with a buffet or you could order from a menu. It was super interesting visiting where Mo is from and currently lives and seeing the different classes that live in Soweto. All in all I HIGHLY recommend this tour.
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Lisa_c
May 3, 2024
Must see - An informative introduction to the vibrant community of Johannesburg. You will learn and visit South Africa’s historic landmarks to learn about South Africa's Apartheid history. Highly recommend this tour. Tsholo, our guide was knowledgeable and provided us with insights to the past, present and future of South Africa’s social movements.
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711ilsev
Apr 26, 2024
Very informative tour!! - We’ve had an amazing trip with Mo!! We even had a private tour, due to low season. That felt already really special. We learned a LOT about the events around apartheid and of course the life of Nelson Mandela. Heavy information, but really good to know how it affected the lives of the people living in Johannesburg and Soweto. And how it still affects them. Thanks a lot to Mo for sharing some personal information about his life. We saw all sides of Johannesburg and Soweto, and we felt very safe at all times as well. Would definitely recommend when visiting Johannesburg!
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X1622tmbrianm
Apr 26, 2024
Great tour with great guide for a great day out of the city! - Great tour guide--on time, safe driving, good info. The timing for the day was perfect--not too rushed, not too long. We felt we had good time to see/do what we had wanted.
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Jeanettedorsey
Apr 23, 2024
Our tour of Johannesburg and Soweto - This is a great tour company! Our guide for the day Mo, was excellent !!!! On time, polite, professional, informative and gave us the historical background on everything we saw on our tour! Constitutional Hill is a MUST SEE and our guide there, well, she was awesome! THIS IS THE TOUR NOT TO BE MISSED! Excellent!
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Jeevanj102
Apr 18, 2024
Highly Recommended Tour Operator - We did a tour with our guide Mr. MO. he was a wonderful knowledge bank. Everything was explained in detail upto the point. His main priority was our safety. The driving was very safe and the vehicle was comfortable. It is a very professional service. We highly recommend Stephenson Adventures to any visitor, who visit South Africa.
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Irma_r
Apr 18, 2024
We with an experienced and thorough guide. - Monwabisi “Mo” was a wonderful guide. He has very good communication skills, and a positive welcoming personality that made us feel welcomed to Johannesburg, and we knew we were with a knowledgeable guide. He provided an overview on each site of our itinerary, including historical information and context. He drove us through Johannesburg to give us a good perspective of the city. He answered a variety of questions so there was clarity. He was thoughtful and checked on our needs. He had the restaurant accommodate our requests for menus instead of the buffet, due to dietary needs. We had ample time at sites at Mandela Square, Mandela, home while in office, Constitution Hill, and in Soweto, we Mandela House, Regina Mundi Church, and the Kliptown Youth Program. The KYT was an impressive visit, and seen the CNN Hero Awards when KYP was a recipient.
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