Johannesburg Tour: From Gold Mines to Modern Marvel

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nelson Mandela Square - Home to an iconic statue of Nelson Mandela, this square is a popular attraction in Johannesburg.
  • Houghton Estate - Nelson Mandela’s Houghton house, where he moved with his wife towards the end of his presidency. Houghton Estate is a beautiful, leafy-green, affluent northern suburb of Johannesburg.
  • Munro Drive - A…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup & Drop off from any Hotels around Johannesburg or Pretoria
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…

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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Liztampa2017
Sep 24, 2025
Joburg in a nutshell - Tour guide Tsholo was excellent. Definitely knew his history and made the whole tour very interesting and informative. Thank you
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Micheal_s
Sep 24, 2025
Wonderful guide. Very... - Wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable. Shared insights about real life in SA. Would recommend him for anyone visiting Soweto, Johannesburg and/or Pretoria.
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Karen_d
Sep 23, 2025
Day of learning was great! - Wonderful day of learning about history and culture of the Johannesburg and Soweto communities. Mo was a very informative guide and gracious host for the day. This was a great way to start our South Africa trip!
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Danva8196pf
Sep 23, 2025
Great one day tour of Johannesburg - Our tour guide Mo, was exceptional. The full day tour of Johannesburg is highly recommended as a great opportunity to learn about the history of South Africa, in general and that of Johannesburg, in particular. It was deeply moving and very informative.
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Michel_f
Sep 21, 2025
Great tour with a great guide - Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable about history and geographical issues. Took us to a shanty town in Soweto he was actually raised in and were allowed to walk around as well as take photos.
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Taybay12
Sep 21, 2025
Must do - The day was amazing! Mo is a great driver and guide. He was the perfect combination of knowledgeable and hilarious. I know so much more going on this tour. The visit to his hometown in Klipton was truly a one of a kind experience. I'm incredibly grateful for him and for what he shared with us.
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Leonidas_t
Sep 18, 2025
Worth it to see the basic landmarks of Jnb and history of South Africa. - Our guide Tsholo was fantastic and very accomodating. They provide pick up and return to hotel and the programme is full day 8h+. Worth the experience. Have some local cash with you to tip the guy in Soweto and else ( unfortunately i did not have and gave him euro. He was looking at me like alien).
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Clnshirtor
Sep 17, 2025
Great tour option! - Great experience with tour guide Mo! Learned a lot about Mandela 🤣. Visited 3 Mandela’s houses, the prison, Kliptown
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Ketiam2019
Sep 16, 2025
The tour was excellent! - I loved this tour! Mo was a wonderful tour guide and definitely shared a lot of historical knowledge about Soweto and the culture. The food was amazing and I enjoyed every bit. I definitely recommend this tour!
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Maika_t
Sep 16, 2025
Great day! - It was a great tour! We learned so much with MO! He shared so much history and answered all of our questions. True eye opener! The lunch was very delicious!
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From $101
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).