1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo
4.7
22 Ratings
Johannesburg
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Soweto on a 2-hour guided tour, then explore the sights of Johannesburg at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Melrose Arch - Melrose Arch captures the imagination, invades the senses and invites you into a new world that evokes the renaissance spirit of the world’s great squares and piazzas. Its people-friendly meeting places, amazing buildings and curved streets create a vibrant atmosphere that is out of this world.
What's Included
  • Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing bus
  • Soweto small group tour
What's Not Included
  • Apartheid Museum Entrance ZAR 150
  • Nelson Mandela’s Home Entrance fee, Vilakazi Street: ZAR 60
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join a 2-hour small group tour of the township of Soweto, described as the

definition: the

  1. New York of Africa

, guided by a Soweto resident guide. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and where Mahatma Gandhi began his legal journey.

Finish the experience by exploring Johannesburg at your own rhythm with the hop-on hop-off city sightseeing bus tour. Absorb the story of Johannesburg through the recorded narration available on the double-decker tour bus. Traverse the city’s heritage-rich districts and discover sites significant to the battle against apartheid. Feel free to board and alight as often as you wish.

Reconnect with the legacy of Nelson Mandela and gain insight into his initial resistance to apartheid at his old family residence in Soweto, located at 8115 Vilakazi Street. A brief stroll away stands Tutu House, the abode of the Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Soweto is a lively hub for countless South Africans and has been the backdrop for several seminal moments in the country’s timeline.

Location
City Sightseeing Johannesburg Visitor Center
Oxford Road
Our office is located pedestrian mall at the "Zone Shopping centre" in Oxford Road, Rosebank, right next to Hamley's Toys, with the Main Bus Stop nearby. Check Google Map location of the "City Sightseeing Johannesburg Visitor Center" or Google "Holiday Inn Rosebank"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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771janiceb
Apr 12, 2024
Had a great time - Had a great day! Very professional guide and both sites well worth the visit. I would highly recommend Pure Diamond tours for anything in Joburg, Pretoria or beyond.
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Gaetano_o
Apr 2, 2024
Fun and professionalism. - Very good experience. The drivers of the Soweto tours are all prepared and professionals. I suggest this tour, it will be fun!
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Mop003
Mar 11, 2024
Great way to see the city - I did the Jhb tour with apartheid museum. This was a great way to see Jhb. I’d highly recommend this tour. The audio is very informative, the bus driver drives safely and the stops are convenient.
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Thalitatv
Mar 9, 2024
Excellent to meet Johannes! - Very cool attraction!! Hopon-Hopoff bus with two floors (the second being open) and has a "radio" in each of the seats to listen to a little of the city's history and donates points as the bus passes. We took the Soweto Tour together, which is really cool - another van with a Soweto guide goes with you, explaining the history of this neighborhood and stopping for you to learn more/take photos of the main points. It was an excellent option without a car and with only 1 day to explore Joanes. The tour staff were super attentive, nothing to complain about!
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Scottmp9
Feb 22, 2024
Fantastic experience and very professional staff - I couldn't have hoped for a better tour around the main attractions of Johannesburg. City Sightseeing staff (both in the office and on the buses) are professional, courteous, caring and they make sure you know exactly what's going on at all times. Also, every bus I took arrived at the stop exactly on schedule, which must not be an easy feat in a massive city like Johannesburg. I hopped off to see Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum and took the Soweto tour. All of these were fascinating and definitely worth at least a couple of hours each. I enjoyed listening to the onboard commentary, full of interesting details and anecdotes and I felt the time flew by because of that. Finally, the City Sightseeing guides we had in Soweto were amazing too, providing enough background and personal reflections without overwhelming everyone. I would definitely recommend the red bus as the way to see and feel a lot of Johannesburg efficiently.
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Shirleenm2017
Feb 7, 2024
10/10 experience!! - The tour was nothing short of amazing. Special thanks to Nipho who did the Soweto tour with me and my girls. Man was well informed about the history and was mad funny too. We took lots of great photos as well. 10/10 experience for sure!
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Elsaw782
Jan 31, 2024
Great tour of Soweto (thanks to DT)! - The bus tour around the city was nice but we especially enjoyed the tour of Soweto. Our guide DT was amazing and we learned a lot about the township and its history!
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P915jxleannem
Jan 24, 2024
Great way to safely see Johannesburg - Went on the 1 day hop on hop off bus tour and included the Soweto 2 hour option. It was excellent from beginning to end. Started at Rosebank and the ticket agents were helpful in explaining the stops . Since we had limited time so they made sure we understood the schedule and timing. Walked us to the bus out front. Earphones worked well to hear about the sights as we passed by. When we arrived at the area to transfer to the Sowero bus we were escorted into the hotel for a bathroom stop and time to grab a water, the guide kept us together and we had ample time. Can't say enough about the Soweto guide DT, who was awesome 👏 He was friendly, funny and engaging and had so much knowledge about the area, answering questions and providing tons of information. There were a number of stops that we could get off and take pictures and had the option of staying (along with an escort) and picking up the next bus in an hour to spend more time exploring at each stop. At the stops in Soweto there were informational talks given that were interesting. There was not a lot of time to look around after but again the option to stay with an escort was offered. We ended the tour back at Rosebank and took the Guautrain from there back to the airport. Easy with 1 train switch and took about 25 minutes. Great option for those who are looking to have a half day overview of Johannesburg with easy access by train to and from the airport. As a group of women, we felt very safe and well looked after by everyone on this tour.
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Ivykaungwem
Jan 22, 2024
Soweto tour is a must! - Great experience, very informative and the views were amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful. very safe aswell
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Kaichoo
Mar 2, 2024
Not bad - A fun and easy way to get your bearings around Johannesburg. It’s cheap way to spend the day and the commentary about the sites were interesting. If you are planning to do the Soweto add on make sure to bring some tipping money for the hard working guides who provide their speaking service at certain stops.
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