Half Day
Johannesburg City Tour

DURATION: 3-4 hours

AVAILABILITY: Daily – except on New Year’s Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day (some attractions may be closed on other public holidays)

PICK-UP TIME: 9:00 or 13:00

MEALS: Not included

ENTRANCE FEES: Included for Constitution Hill.
(PLEASE NOTE – not all attractions on this tour are open every day)

COST: R 1,190.00 per person (2 people minimum)

Newtown regeneration : The old abandoned Turbine Hall recently adapted for business premises

Constitution Hill – from Fort to Court, a fascinating site

Tour Description

Our Half Day Johannesburg City Tour provides an excellent overview of the city’s most important attractions and historical sites. First, you travel through Johannesburg’s diverse suburbs and business districts while learning about its rich mining heritage. Afterwards, you explore landmarks that highlight the city’s remarkable journey from the gold rush era to modern democracy.

Along the way, your experienced guide shares fascinating stories and local insights. In addition, you enjoy panoramic views and discover how Johannesburg continues to reinvent itself. Therefore, this tour offers the perfect introduction to South Africa’s largest city.

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy spectacular views from Munro Drive and admire Johannesburg’s urban forest.
  • Learn about the city’s origins and its connection to the gold mining industry.
  • Travel through the inner city and discover its rich architectural heritage.
  • Visit Constitution Hill and gain insight into South Africa’s journey to democracy.
  • Drive across the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge and explore the Newtown precinct.
  • Discover historic buildings and important landmarks throughout the city.
  • Experience the contrast between Johannesburg’s old and modern districts.
  • Learn about the urban regeneration projects transforming the city centre.
  • Capture memorable photographs from some of Johannesburg’s best viewpoints.
  • Gain valuable insights from an experienced and knowledgeable guide.
Tripadvisor
TwixUK profile picture
TwixUK
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Super personalised tour Having reached out from abroad, Peter from the off-set showed real personal service in wanting to help us achieve our goals for our trip, taking into account personal elements around interest, mobility and complete flexibility. (Others were the opposite). So much so, when in SA, our plans shifted immediately due to a family emergency. Peter immediately rescheduled to suit and adapted the day tour for us. On meeting him in person we were confident in our choice and had a wonderful morning together exploring Soweto, with Peter kindly fetching us from our accommodation and dropping us to meet family. Interesting, patient, informative and kind - highly recommend Peter.
Tripadvisor
Grace F profile picture
Grace F
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Excellent, highly recommend! Fantastic personal Soweto tour. Peter is a delightful, friendly local gentleman full of as much interesting information as you would like to absorb. My daughter and I were were very interested (my teenage son was zoned out on his phone but that wasn't to do with the tour or Peter). We felt safe and well informed. Had opportunity to take plenty of pictures.
Tripadvisor
Norice F profile picture
Norice F
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Touring with kindness and knowledge. The touring experience to Soweto, Johannesburg and Sandton was great and the tour person was very knowledgeable of the history. The price was also fair and reasonable. The time used allowed us to do all the activities we needed.
Tripadvisor
Erasmo R profile picture
Erasmo R
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Excelent, Highly Recommended We traveled with Peter in Johannesburg and Soweto. My wife and I spent an excellent day. Peter knows a lot about history and generously shared his knowledge with us. At the end of the tour, he even helped us look for a suitcase for our trip. Excellent. Highly recommended.
Tripadvisor
Sterre P profile picture
Sterre P
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Learned a lot We did the Soweto tour with Peter. Very interesting tour - fully what you can expect. When booking, Peter was quick in reaction. He delivered according to what was agreed. We had a very intresting talk on society of South Africa - on which Peter was very open and informative. Clearly a guide who has thought things through. We learned a lot!
Tripadvisor
GeoffcN profile picture
GeoffcN
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Fantastic private tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Went on a full day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto with Peter. Communications were good and Peter arrived to pick us up from our hotel right on time. Peter was so knowledgeable, having run his own travel business for many years. After touring the main sights and seeing several differing districts of Joburg it was off to Soweto. We had lunch at a local restaurant before going on to see Nelson Mandelas house on other sights in the township. Peter was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble to him.
Tripadvisor
travisisrael profile picture
travisisrael
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Half day private tour to Soweto We had an excellent experience with Mashaba tours. Very informative and interesting day. The guide was on time , the vehicle was comfortable and clean.
Tripadvisor
Getaway53661145327 profile picture
Getaway53661145327
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Thorough, detailed, fun and emotional Highly highly recommend Mashaba Tours. Professional informative and safe. Louis our guide was exceptional and made the tour an experience we will forever remember.
Tripadvisor
gl893 profile picture
gl893
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Great day tour! We went on a combined Jburg and Soweto day trip with Mashaba. Our guide, Peter, was great. He was easy-going, customer oriented and able to provide additional information around the places that we visited. Very recommended!
Tripadvisor
Lesley W profile picture
Lesley W
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
An amazing cheetah experience Peter organised a tour for a group of our friends to de Wildt Cheetah Reserve. Peter and David were gracious hosts, getting us there on time for the early morning Cheetah run. Peter joined in the activities and game drive with us and his gentle and friendly naure added to everybody's experience. I would highly recommend Mashaba Tours.

Make an Enquiry

Complete the short form below and we will get in touch to personalise your tour for you.