Ultimate Johannesburg Tour: Discover the Historical landmarks of South Africa's Vibrant City
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106 Ratings
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Embark on the Ultimate Johannesburg Tour and explore the historical landmarks of South Africa's vibrant city. Discover the rich history of Johannesburg, visit Soweto, and experience the powerful Apartheid Museum.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nelson Mandela Square - Nelson Mandela Square is a popular attraction around Johannesburg and home to an iconic statue of Nelson Mandela.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Covering 3 of greater Johannesburg’s most famous places, the Ultimate Johannesburg Tour is a deep dive into the city’s turbulent history and the strides it has taken since.

This intense tour takes you around the City of Johannesburg, South Africa’s financial capital; Soweto, the country’s largest township; and the Apartheid Museum, a ground-breaking museum illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid.

Revealing its history one story at a time, Stephenson Adventures gets you up-close to the vibrant streets of Jo’burg.

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.

Customer Ratings
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Christopher_u
Apr 21, 2024
Great guide and tour - Banele went out of his way to make me feel comfortable and to give a thorough and informative tour of key areas of Johannesburg. The sites we visited were all very interesting and Banele's knowledge made it a very enjoyable experience.
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Curiosity741375
Apr 16, 2024
Amazing tour experience! - We went into this tour with very minimal expectations and we came back amazingly impressed with everything we saw and learned with our guide Mo. He was very knowledgeable, fun, and kind and we appreciate his honesty and how open he was about sharing his story with us. He said at the beginning of the tour; “I’ll show you the good, the bad, and the ugly” and he delivered. Do yourself a favor and take this tour!
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Livingthetraveldream
Apr 1, 2024
Amazing...beyond expectations. - WOW! Amazing service. Steve was amazing and very flexible when we had to change our plans. We arranged transfers from JNB to Mabula and found our wonderful driver Tsholo with great ease. A pleasant drive with convenient comfort stop en route and much information given about South Africa en route. After our safari break, we were collected promptly, with no delays and dropped to our JNB hotel. The following day Nosipho collected us for our private Ultimate Johannesburg trip. To say she was phenomenal is an understatement. The tour was flexible and relevant to the needs of two adults and a 12 and 14 year old. Made interesting, sharing experiences and being a resident of Soweto all added to our awesome day out. Initially hesitant of a tour of J'burg, we are soooo glad to have used Stephenson Adventures as extremely professional, reliable and accommodation with fantastic communication and clean, well maintained vehicles for all our trips. For sure we will use again when visiting SA. Thank you Steve, Nosipho and Tsholo
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Andreas_k
Mar 14, 2024
Excellent tour of Johannesburg and Soweto - We were picked up at our hotel in Pretoria for a full-day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Our guide Tsholo made sure to show us the very diverse character of the city of Jo‘burg: modern Mandela Square, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein and Soweto with Regina Mundi Church,Hector Pieterson Memorial, Mandela House and Apartheid Museum. The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and experienced in showing around tourists and we felt very well taken care of. Thank you for an excellent introduction to our time in SA!
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743aidanw
Mar 9, 2024
Awesome Tour 🇿🇦 - Guide Tswolo was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area. Very safe and accommodating throughout the tour and very honest throughout. Awesome tour if you don’t have long in the city.
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U9726vbdalef
Mar 7, 2024
Great experience - Mo was very knowledgeable and was a great guide. We enjoyed our visit to Johannesburg with him. Lots of history and some surprises as well.
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517kendrickt
Mar 4, 2024
AMAZING Experience Touring Johannesburg with Stephenson Adventures - Wow, my experience with Mo (one of the Stephenson Adventures tour guides) was by far one of the best private tour experiences I have had in my life! From the moment he picked me up to the moment he dropped me off, Mo was incredibly informed, knowledgable, thoughtful, kind, and comforting. Not once did I feel unsafe or uncomfortable with him -- he emphasized safety was his #1 priority for his clients. His deep knowledge of the history of Johannesburg and the landscape today was truly one of the most eye-opening educational experiences I have ever had. I learned so much from him. In addition to taking me to the typical tourist locations, he also took me deep inside Soweto. I always felt safe with him, as he knew where, what, when, and how to approach all point so f the tour. Such a nice, friendly person and overall amazing experience. I highly recommend Stephen Adventures!! You won't be disappointed!
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Justbogdan
Mar 2, 2024
Johannesburg Unfiltered: A Tour Through Present - If you are truly interested in Johannesburg present and past with the opportunity to meet and greet real local South Africans, then this tour is for you. The tour provides a holistic view of Johannesburg, bridging the gap between its historical roots and its contemporary situation and challenges. Watching the city from inside the car, you gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s resilience and challenges. Especially visiting Soweto with Mo, our great tour guide, was an unforgettable experience because he could show us local reality in a safe environment and not postcards for tourists. I can recommend that to anyone who wants to experience unfiltered local reality - the rich and the poor.
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Hols
Feb 26, 2024
First class - Our tour on February 22nd was excellent. From the moment we booked to the end of the tour we were impressed. Our guide Benale was excellent. He was both friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic & extremely professional. We didn’t realise when we booked it would be just us and our guide in a private car. It was an excellent way to see Johannesburg. We came away having a better understanding of the city and what people have had to endure. We would have no hesitation in recommending this tour, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Benale for an excellent and memorable day.
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Tina_v
Feb 25, 2024
Excellent tour - highly recommended - In one day we had an extensive overview of Joburg and SA history. Loved this tour. Our guide Tsholo did a great job! Really appreciated the pickup from the OR Tambo international airport.
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