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Johannesburg Tours: The 15 Best Days in the City

67 tours  ·  from $10

Joburg rewards a guide more than almost any city on this list. These 15 cover Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, the inner-city art walks and the Cradle of Humankind an hour west, with prices and how much driving each involves.

Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg - What the flight feels like in practical terms
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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

1.Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $240Our pick

Rise early at Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris for a one-hour flight above the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind. Your pilot provides live commentary, then you return for post-flight drinks, a sparkling wine buffet breakfast, and a flight certificate. Allow four hours in total, and arrive ready to stand for the full flight.

“Everyone was very friendly helpful and we had so much to talk about and to see the sights was amazing and our guide knew what he was doing thank you to each and every one it was lovely.”

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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour - Entering Lion and Safari Park
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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

2.From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 384 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria in a small group of up to 13, then join a one-hour open-vehicle drive at Lion and Safari Park. Expect close views of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, and possibly a white lion. Guides such as Dusty, AJ, and Thapelo are praised for warm service and clear explanations.

“Absolutely loved the tour ❤️ Our guide Dusty was fantastic, very knowledgeable, witty , helpful and friendly. We saw 3 different Lion prides, cheetahs, African painted dogs, leopards, different kinds of hyenas ( striped and spotted), wilder-beast, bushbucks, impalas , red hartebeast, kudus and got really really close to two giraffes. Even got to feed one of them. Absolutely recommend this experience .”

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Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria - White lions, cubs, hyenas, and unusual animals
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Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

3.Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $100

Spend about five hours visiting Lion & Safari Park from Johannesburg or Pretoria, with hotel pickup, a two-hour predator-drive in an open safari vehicle, and time for cubs, shops, food, and family activities. Guides such as Carson, Dusty, Sello, and Ali have been praised for friendly service and strong animal knowledge.

“Our driver was on time and the ride was comfortable to the Lion park. We really enjoyed our time in the park.”

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Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour - Starting at Hallmark House and finding your bearings
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Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

4.Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Start at Hallmark House for city views, then walk through Maboneng, Jewel City, Access City, Artisan Lofts, and 264 Fox Street. Guides such as Refiloe, Mulalo, and Clement explain murals, artists, urban change, and Johannesburg’s difficult past. Expect a compact, English-language walk with gallery stops, local contacts, and plenty of photo opportunities.

“I had an amazing time at the Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour. Our guide Refiloe was very kind and showed us the street art all around Maboneng. Refiloe knew a lot about the district and I learned a lot during the tour. He also gave us some recommendations for restaurants and artists around the area so I was able to explore Maboneng even after the tour. Definitely would recommend!”

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Ultimate Johannesburg Tour - Mandela Square and the Houghton Estate
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Ultimate Johannesburg Tour

5.Ultimate Johannesburg Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $106

This 7 to 9-hour Johannesburg tour links Mandela Square, Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, central Johannesburg, and Soweto. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Mo, Tsholo, or Banele, and spend time at Mandela’s former home, Vilakazi Street, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and other key sites.

“I was able to visit a house in the poor neighborhood of Soweto. The family was so welcoming and generous. Also, I witnessed a preschool graduation. It was adorable and also inspiring to see these young people who had some little materially, have so much joy with regards to their education”

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Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour - Choosing between Yeoville and Maboneng
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Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

6.Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Spend three hours tasting at least four African dishes in Johannesburg’s Maboneng or Yeoville districts. Guides such as Nkosi, Joe, Rambo, Lebo, and Romeo add local history, street art, and neighborhood stories. Pickup, drop-off, food, water, and an English or French-speaking guide are included. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“The tour was fantastic! Rambo, our guide was informative and kept us laughing! He explained the different areas with detailed discussions about the food we ate. He made sure that every member of the group felt included and valued. Well done!!”

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Ponte Experience - Inside a brutalist residential landmark
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Ponte Experience

7.Ponte Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $28Best value

Meet Dlala Nje at Ponte City in Berea for a guided one-hour visit to one of Johannesburg’s most striking buildings. Learn about its brutalist design and changing fortunes, take in views from high above the city, and see the tower’s unusual hollow core. Guides such as Cynthia, and a guide who lives in the building, bring local insight.

“The tour was great, we went up to the 51st tour where we were given an aerial tour of Joburg. The guide told us the history of the building with some personalised stories before we went to the basement level for some great picture opporRead more”

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Johannesburg: Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour - The drive from Johannesburg to Pretoria
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Johannesburg: Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

8.Johannesburg: Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 165 reviews · 8 hours · from $122

Travel from Johannesburg to Pretoria with an English-speaking guide such as Thapelo, Tinyiko, or Sabu. Visit the Union Buildings, Paul Kruger House, and Voortrekker Monument, then take a guided surface tour at Cullinan Diamond Mine. Expect comfortable transport, strong historical commentary, and no underground mine access.

“Very interesting and informative. our guide was Khutso and he did a great job answering our questions and showing us around.”

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Johannesburg: City Centre Walking Tour - Gandhi Square and the gold rush beginnings
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Johannesburg: City Centre Walking Tour

9.Johannesburg: City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 152 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Spend three hours walking Johannesburg’s city centre with an English-speaking guide such as Refiloe, Thabo, or Mulalo. Follow the gold rush story from Gandhi Square and Ferreirasdorp to Chancellor House, Newtown, the Workers’ Museum, Market Theatre, and Mandela Bridge. Finish in Braamfontein with local context, street scenes, and a shisanyama option nearby.

“This walking tour is Amazing, I would definitely recommend it. I went with my brother and we loved to see more of the city centre and learn a lot about the history of Johannesburg. our guide Tebogo was Amazing and could tell us a lot! He knew exactly where it was safe and interesting for us to go! defenitly recommend!”

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Half Day Pretoria City Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Riding comfortably from Johannesburg or Pretoria
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Half Day Pretoria City Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

10.Half Day Pretoria City Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $83

Ride in an air-conditioned minivan from a Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel, with a guide such as Ali, Khutso, Thabang, or Tshepo. Visit the Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Church Square, and Union Buildings while learning how Boer, British, Zulu, and apartheid-era histories shaped South Africa.

“We were picked up at our hotel and driven to Pretoria for a half day tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the history of Pretoria and South Africa.”

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Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour - Starting at Hallmark House and finding your bearings
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Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

11.Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $37

Walk through Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct with a local guide such as Refiloe or Mulalo Mphuma. Over about two hours, you’ll see murals, graffiti, galleries, and public art while learning how artists, activism, and neighborhood change shape this part of the city. The walk begins and ends near Home of the Bean.

“Our guide said that his name transated to "Given," so that is how I will refer to him. He was a very genial and knowledgeable young man, who has clearly spent time learning about the street art scene in his area. We have done othRead more”

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This is Hillbrow - Walking through Hillbrow and Berea for two hours
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This is Hillbrow

12.This is Hillbrow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $46

Join local guides such as Alvaro and Delite for a three-hour, 2 km walk through Hillbrow and Berea. Learn how Johannesburg’s most misunderstood district has changed, see Ponte City from inside, and finish with lunch and wide city views. A portion of the $46.01 price supports Dlala Nje’s community work.

“It was amazing to see how safe the Hillbrow & Berea communities are, as opposed to the believe that it's very dangerous. Our guide helped us navigate the inner streets of Hillbrow & Berea and gave us very insightful historical background. I waRead more”

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Johannesburg: Street Art and Culture in Maboneng! - Reading Maboneng through its street art
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Johannesburg: Street Art and Culture in Maboneng!

13.Johannesburg: Street Art and Culture in Maboneng!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Walk through Johannesburg’s Maboneng precinct with guides such as Ayanda and Bonny, starting at Home of the Bean. See murals by local and international artists, visit Maboneng Arts Village and the Hideout Bar, and learn how an old industrial district changed after 2009. The tour runs in English, costs $40, and includes site entry.

“Our guide Ayanda was very knowledgable about the neighborhood and the stories behind the graffiti and street art. The tour company was extremely helpful. This was a great start to our study abroad program!”

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Safari Flight - The one-hour flight over the Cradle of Humankind
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Safari Flight

14.Safari Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $198

Meet at Kloofzicht Lodge near Johannesburg before sunrise for tea, coffee, and the balloon launch. Fly for about an hour over game reserves in the Cradle of Humankind, watching for giraffes, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, and other animals. Finish with sparkling wine, certificates, and a full buffet breakfast. Wildlife sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“It's a owsom experience of my life. Also suggest to take flight to everyone in there life. My family enjoy a lot.”

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1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg - Airport Transfer - The ride to central Johannesburg
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1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg – Airport Transfer

15.1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg – Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews

Book a private ride between Johannesburg airport and central Johannesburg for up to three people. Your driver tracks the flight, meets you with a name board, and takes you directly to your hotel or airport. Arrival, departure, and round-trip options are available, with drivers such as Lucky, Sello, Lakey, and Dumisa noted for friendly, helpful service.

“What a perfect service for visitors to Johannesburg! Easy to book, great communication and support throughout, drivers all on time and were professional, helpful and friendly. Highest recommendation from us, and every transfer was much appreciated”

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