Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

FromZAR 295
3 hours
Johannesburg South, South Africa

About this activity

Experience Johannesburg's highlights with a flexible hop-on hop-off tour, including a guided Soweto excursion to explore the city's rich history and culture.

Highlights

  • Explore Johannesburg's vibrant city center
  • Discover the rich history of Soweto
  • Visit iconic landmarks like Vilakazi Street
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the bus
  • Learn about South Africa's cultural heritage

Full description

Discover the heart of Johannesburg with the Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, offering unlimited access to the city's top attractions for a full day. This flexible tour allows you to explore at your own pace, hopping on and off at various stops throughout the city. Enhance your adventure with the optional guided Soweto excursion, delving into the rich history and vibrant culture of this iconic township. Visit landmarks such as Vilakazi Street, home to both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, and gain insights into South Africa's past and present. With audio commentary available in multiple languages, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Johannesburg's diverse heritage. Whether you're a history buff, culture enthusiast, or simply looking to explore the city, this tour offers an engaging and informative experience for all travelers.

Included / Excluded

  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 1 day
  • Guided tour of Soweto township
  • Audio commentary in multiple languages
  • Meals and beverages

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates daily; check the schedule for specific times.
  • Children under 5 years old can join for free when accompanied by an adult.
  • The Soweto excursion is optional and may require an additional fee.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • A 2h small group Soweto Tour can be added

Traveler reviews

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Amazing

We went as a couple on a Friday which wasn’t too busy. I enjoyed the red bus tour of Johannesburg but I do think that the Soweto tour was absolutely stand-out. Our first guide Thabang was really engaging, made the tour interactive and was very knowledgeable. We hopped off at Vilakazi Street to have lunch at Sakhumzi then went with Keamogetswe who was also knowledgeable and funny. I definitely recommend adding on the Soweto tour if you’re going to do the red bus tour and start the tour early so you can spend more time in Soweto.

sinazom366Aug 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Soweto tour

We took the Soweto tour, the tour lasts about 2 hours, for me it is an essential stop to understand some aspects of South Africa. The guides were excellent, highly recommended.

stefan-giusAug 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Just do

I loved the tour, the value was more in mind than buying with the company itself, and I arrived at the meeting point, validate my ticket and followed the role. I recommend this tour, it is a way to get to know the city of Joanesbugo, they deliver a speaker and you listen about the history of the country in your own language The buses are very punctual and I picked up with Soweto. I highly recommend this tour!

yara_SAug 6, 2026VIATOR

Highly Recommended & Safe Tour

Highly recommended. Safe option of travelling around Johannesburg. Guides are knowledgeable and informative. The only issue we encountered is the ticket sent to us has the wrong hotel shuttle pick up time , resulted in delay in our tour by 1 hour. Our guide & driver, DT & Teddy have provided us a great insight into Soweto.

SLeeLohJul 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

good way to see Joburg

good way to see the city, and they were super nice letting me store my luggage in the office! the only slight issue was that the hop-on hop-off times don’t seem to line up with the soweto tour times very well

evanbedlerJul 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

A 2h small group Soweto Tour can be added