The Private Full Day Johannesburg Tour visits iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto, highlighting South Africa’s turbulent history and promising future. It is an opportunity to learn more about events that shaped the country’s past while also discovering the dynamic cultural diversity of two of the country’s most prominent cities.
Constitutional Hill, Carlton Centre, and the vibrant Newtown Junction are among the highlights of the Johannesburg tour.
Travel through Soweto, passing by notable landmarks and historic sites, stopping at an informal settlement and the Hector Pieterson Museum before arriving at the vibrant Vilakazi Street, in which was Nelson Mandela’s home.
You might also be interested in our Apartheid Museum Tour or Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour.
The Private Full Day Johannesburg Tour visits iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto, highlighting South Africa’s turbulent history and promising future. It is an opportunity to learn more about events that shaped the country’s past while also discovering the dynamic cultural diversity of two of the country’s most prominent cities.
Constitutional Hill, Carlton Centre, and the vibrant Newtown Junction are among the highlights of the Johannesburg tour.
Travel through Soweto, passing by notable landmarks and historic sites, stopping at an informal settlement and the Hector Pieterson Museum before arriving at the vibrant Vilakazi Street, in which was Nelson Mandela’s home.
You might also be interested in our Apartheid Museum Tour or Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour.
Following pick-ups, you travel in a private vehicle with your own driver and guide to Braamfontein's Constitutional Hill for a guided tour of this iconic institution.
Visitors should note however that, although it is a private tour, the locations that are visited are open to the public, so there will be other visitors too that may enjoy the same sights and visit the same locations.
Constitution Hill is a living museum that depicts South Africa's democratic journey. The location is a former prison and military fort that testifies to South Africa's turbulent history. It now houses the country's Constitutional Court.
On our way into Johannesburg's CBD, we cross the eye-catching Mandela Bridge. The 284-metre-long Nelson Mandela Bridge, named in his honour, is South Africa's largest cable-stayed bridge and connects two important business districts.
Your guide will take you on a tour of Johannesburg, pointing out historic landmarks and buildings such as Newtown Precinct, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Gandhi Square, and Luthuli House.
The Carlton Centre in Johannesburg is the first stop on the itinerary. The 50-story, 223-meter-tall skyscraper and shopping centre is Africa's second-tallest structure. From the top, you can see a panoramic view of Johannesburg and its northern suburbs.
Then it is off to Soweto, passing famous landmarks like the FNB Soccer Stadium, Baragwanath Hospital, and the massive Soweto Towers.
The afternoon tour includes important heritage sites in Soweto that commemorate the city's struggles during the apartheid era, as well as popular streets and markets that showcase Soweto's vibrant, multi-cultural lifestyle.
Our first stop is the Motsoaledi informal settlement, where we go on a walkabout and visit a community centre sponsored by MoAfrika (time permitting).
The Hector Pieterson Museum was built in memory of the young boy and other schoolchildren who died during the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
You can also walk through the Regina Mundi Church and the Nelson Mandela Museum (at your own expense) as we make our way to the cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and the historic suburb of Orlando West.
After an exciting day, your guide will drive you back to your Johannesburg hotel.
You will be collected in a private closed vehicle by a private driver and guide from any accommodation address in Johannesburg.
Collecting time for a private full day tour will be between 08:00 and 09:30 and drop off between 16:30 and 18:00. The duration of the private full day tour is 7.5 to 8 hours.
The most popular private tours in Johannesburg are a tour of the City, a tour through Soweto, a Township and Culture tour, a Shopping and Art tour and a Gold Reef City tour.
Many private tour operators in Johannesburg offer tours that are suitable for families with children. Some tour operators may even have specific tour packages designed for families with children, which include age-appropriate activities and accommodations.
In terms of weather, Johannesburg has a subtropical highland climate with mild winters (May to August) and hot summers (November to February). During the winter months, the temperatures are generally mild and comfortable, making it a good time to explore the city. But in summer, the temperature can get quite hot, making it less comfortable to be outside for extended periods of time. If you are planning on doing a lot of outdoor activities it might be better to visit during the cooler months.
In terms of crowds, Johannesburg doesn’t have a high tourist season and hence you won’t find any significant crowds, so in that sense, any time of the year is a good time to take a private tour.
Yes, there are private tours that specifically focus on the history and culture of Johannesburg. These tours typically visit sites and landmarks that are significant to the city’s history, such as the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill, which tells the story of the racial segregation and oppression in South Africa.
Yes, it is possible to customize your private tour to include specific sights and activities in Johannesburg. Many private tour operators offer customizable tour packages that allow you to choose the specific sights and activities that you want to include in your tour.
Following pick-ups, you travel in a private vehicle with your own driver and guide to Braamfontein’s Constitutional Hill for a guided tour of this iconic institution.
Visitors should note however that, although it is a private tour, the locations that are visited are open to the public, so there will be other visitors too that may enjoy the same sights and visit the same locations.
Constitution Hill is a living museum that depicts South Africa’s democratic journey. The location is a former prison and military fort that testifies to South Africa’s turbulent history. It now houses the country’s Constitutional Court.
On our way into Johannesburg’s CBD, we cross the eye-catching Mandela Bridge. The 284-metre-long Nelson Mandela Bridge, named in his honour, is South Africa’s largest cable-stayed bridge and connects two important business districts.
Your guide will take you on a tour of Johannesburg, pointing out historic landmarks and buildings such as Newtown Precinct, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Gandhi Square, and Luthuli House.
The Carlton Centre in Johannesburg is the first stop on the itinerary. The 50-story, 223-meter-tall skyscraper and shopping centre is Africa’s second-tallest structure. From the top, you can see a panoramic view of Johannesburg and its northern suburbs.
Then it is off to Soweto, passing famous landmarks like the FNB Soccer Stadium, Baragwanath Hospital, and the massive Soweto Towers.
The afternoon tour includes important heritage sites in Soweto that commemorate the city’s struggles during the apartheid era, as well as popular streets and markets that showcase Soweto’s vibrant, multi-cultural lifestyle.
Our first stop is the Motsoaledi informal settlement, where we go on a walkabout and visit a community centre sponsored by MoAfrika (time permitting).
The Hector Pieterson Museum was built in memory of the young boy and other schoolchildren who died during the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
You can also walk through the Regina Mundi Church and the Nelson Mandela Museum (at your own expense) as we make our way to the cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and the historic suburb of Orlando West.
After an exciting day, your guide will drive you back to your Johannesburg hotel.
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