Soweto and Johannesburg: Historic Bus and Walking Tour

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: 24 hours
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…
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.

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Marshinnzim
Nov 27, 2024
Informative, efficient and friendly - It was informative, timely. Easy to navigate even with small children. We did not maybe jump on and off as much as possible but still had a great experience
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547lynnw
Nov 25, 2024
An excellent day, highly recommended - A fantastic day. The tour is excellent, the guides are friendly and knowledgeable and the office staff helpful. The tours is interesting and varied. The Soweto tour was also excellent and highly recommended. The Apartheid Museum is brilliant, we spent over 4 hours there and it was not enough time! We wished we had had more time to spend and would thoroughly recommend the 2 day ticket.
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Aprilb08
Nov 5, 2024
Efficient Way To See JoBurg Plus a Wealth of Information - My recent city tour of Johannesburg and Soweto was an eye-opening and profoundly moving experience. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing captivating stories about the city's rich history, culture, and the struggles of apartheid. The audio information was also very insightful. I visited the Apartheid Museum and enjoyed sightseeing. I highly recommend this tour.
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Vicky_dyer31
Sep 28, 2024
CitySightseeing Joburg - Big Red Bus - This was a great tour to do as I had my Elderly Dad (84) in tow. As he was able to sit and listen to the audio commentary. We did the Soweto tour, which was interesting but was a bit rushed as we were on the last shuttle of the day. It probably pays to do that leg early as you can get off and join a later shuttle. We went to purchase tickets at RosebankMall (the ticket office is opposite McDonals), but the shop was closed, and the bus was at the bus stop (outside holiday Inn) ready for boarding. We hopped on, and we were able to purchase tickets onboard.
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Willy05
Sep 28, 2024
Well organized - Well organized, punctual, good audio guide, you can start the tour anywhere if you have a voucher
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Carolinemass83
Sep 22, 2024
A safe and convenient way to visit Johannesburg - This tourist bus allows you to have a complete overview of the city of Johannesburg in 2h30. It is the safest way to get around and serves the main neighborhoods and places to visit. Only downside: it only works one way and at Check-out from the Inn, it is not always convenient to return to the Rosebank Check-out Point and do almost the entire tour. If you want to get the most out of the bus in the morning, it’s better to get to its Check-out Point in Rosebank than waiting for it if you live in another area.
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Petercv7833pt
Sep 20, 2024
Great day in Joburg & Soweto - Red bus tour is a great way to experience a multitude of different attractions in Johannesburg in just 1 day. Free hotel shuttle from Sandton to Rosebank is a welcome bonus. Soweto tour with the amusing DT was a great introduction to an interesting place - if you want more, can always return. The combo ticket is great value for money.
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Jingouk
Aug 22, 2024
I great way to explore the city and learn of its amazing recent history! Thoroughly recommend for all Jozi visitors! - This is the 2nd time to take this bus tour and I thoroughly enjoyed it again! It’s a very nice and safe way to explore parts of the city I would not normally visit. The commentary is very informative and tells you a “like it is” story of Johannesburg. It’s great they have a kids audio channel as well that surprisingly kept my 6 year old entertained for whole trip. A great trip I would recommend to all Jozi visitors to get a feel for this vibrant and interesting city!
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Blackcasano
Aug 6, 2024
A digest in a short time - Great trick! I recommend Mpho! A sharing well on Soweto! The bus itself is great. The explanations are clear
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Passport45355926973
Aug 23, 2024
The guide made the tour meaningful - Our guide DT was great - he was really engaging company and although I had some reservations about touring a place where many local folks are struggling - he helped to make the 2 hour tour very informative and from the point of view of a Soweto resident. He was able to answer all our questions and I felt I got a lot from this 2 hour tour.
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