Safe Guided Tour of Johannesburg City and Soweto

Summary

Johannesburg, also known as 'Jozi' by locals, is a vibrant city with diverse cultures from all of Africa. It is also known as Business district (CBD) and economic capital of South Africa and also has some interesting points of interests like the Constitutional Hill, Maboneng precinct, Carlton Center, Street art in New Town, old mine shaft at 5 Simonds street (Standard Bank) which your private driver-guide will do a short city orientation with these places. Your next stop will then be the Apartheid Museum. Apartheid Museum is one of the best museums in South Africa with every event well documented and displayed with some as visuals. At the museum, you will get to learn about white colonialists oppression against blacks and racial segregation in all areas across South Africa leading to the formation of United Democratic Front (UDM) movement. From the museum visit, discover township life by touring around Soweto, meeting locals and visiting the historical Vilakazi street which had 2 Nobel price winners (Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu). Visit Hector Peterson Museum and end the tour with a fine traditional lunch at the local restaurants on Vilakazi Street.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is a popular tour that has a combination of a short Johannesburg city tour and a Soweto tour. Soweto is a vibrant city with diverse cultures and plenty of entertainment and rich history. You will learn about and see the iconic heritage sites that have significance of their existence today and get to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants.

What’s included?

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

  • Bottled mineral water

  • Entrance fees to places of interest

  • Lunch

  • All Drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Items of personal nature

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Canaways Tours & Travel

About operator:

Canaways Tours & Travel prides itself as your gateway to day tours and trips around Johannesburg, Cape Town and the famous Kruger and Pilanesberg National Parks. We have a wide range of small group experiences as well as private tours and safaris around South Africa. Our customers are the reason of our existence, therefore each tour and experience is unique and we pay attention to small details.

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