Image to the left taken whilst visiting the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg
Whether you’re in Johannesburg for corporate travel or for leisure travel, there are a wide variety of wonderful Johannesburg tours that enable you to discover the history and culture of the area.
We offer a selection of private Johannesburg tours that are each customizable so that you can experience a tour that complements your unique interests.
See below for some of our top Johannesburg tours and experiences:
Walking Tour of Downtown Johannesburg
Take in the sights and sounds of Johannesburg on this customizable walking tour where you’ll discover unique facts and stories about the city’s history and culture. The tour begins in the Newtown Precinct where you’ll visit the Museum Africa and the Market Theatre, which is located in the old fresh produce market. You’ll then venture to the law offices of Nelson Mandela and O.R. Tambo, followed by a walk down Main Street where you’ll observe the city’s gold mining heritage and historical architecture.
During your Johannesburg tour, your guide will share insider details on the gold mining history of the city and will take you where the locals go for great cuisine and for a pop of culture. This is one of the best ways to soak in the beauty of this misrepresented city and interact with local people.
Johannesburg City Overview & Apartheid Museum
One of the highlights from a visit to Johannesburg is touring the Apartheid Museum, which houses some of the most riveting artifacts, photographs, and video footage from the apartheid era. During a visit to the museum, guests explore the causes of apartheid, how it shaped South Africa’s history, and how it eventually was demolished. This museum provides exceptional insight into how the late Nelson Mandela played a critical role in ending apartheid and shaping the new South Africa.
This tour is perfect for individuals who want to explore the history of the Apartheid as well as Johannesburg as a whole, as the tour combines a Johannesburg City Overview with a visit to the Apartheid Museum.
Johannesburg City Overview & Origins Centre
During this tour, you will begin on the M2 motorway, where your guide will explore the country’s financial and commercial history and culture. You will then venture to the Origins Centre, which is one of the world’s most fascinating areas to explore. Here, you’ll discover the origins of humanity, including an insight into the first art, symbolism, language, and technology—all of which was first developed in Africa.
During a visit to the Origins Centre, you’ll witness a collection of ancient rock paintings, engravings, and artifacts, and learn about the rich history of South Africa and the art produced by the indigenous South Africa tribe, the San people. Your guide will share the stories depicted by the rock art and explore the connections between the ancient San people and the Zulu and Xhosa cultures that we currently see in South Africa.
