The 15 best things to do in Johannesburg (November 2026)

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   1. Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour

   Outty Ranking92

   Jo’burg. Jozi. Egoli. Built on gold, Johannesburg has always been a city of opportunities! Named after Johann Rissik (principal clerk surveyor-general of the Transvaal Republic) and Christiaan Johannes Joubert (chief of. 90+ Club at 92/100, 5.0/5 from 422 traveler reviews, 7h from R 1,033, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

   Outty Ranking90

   On this full day tour your guide, who was born and raised in Soweto, will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and sites in Johannesburg. The tour will take you deep into the township culture, s. Exceptional at 90/100, 4.9/5 from 464 traveler reviews, 9h from $127, free cancellation.

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   3. Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

   Outty Ranking89

   After collecting you form your hotel or residence in Johannesburg between 06:00 – 06:30, we travel to the Pilanesberg Nature Park We should arrive at Pilanesberg Park around 9am where we will then board and start our 1. Exceptional at 89/100, 4.9/5 from 1,834 traveler reviews, 10h from R 2,160, free cancellation.

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   4. Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

   Outty Ranking87

   Come and experience the wonders of the Pilanesberg Nature reserve in full day open safari drive . Have the opportunity to view the big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard), up close and personal. We collect e. Exceptional at 87/100, 4.8/5 from 471 traveler reviews, 11h from R 1,500, free cancellation.

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   5. Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

   Outty Ranking87

   On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively th. Exceptional at 87/100, 4.8/5 from 934 traveler reviews, 5h from R 788, free cancellation.

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   6. Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

   Outty Ranking86

   This tour is unique because you will get to see the beautiful city called the city of gold and have full experience of historical and city sightseeing of Soweto and Johannesburg. See some of the most important locations. Exceptional at 86/100, 4.8/5 from 1,144 traveler reviews, 8h from R 1,400, free cancellation.

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   7. Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

   Outty Ranking85

   Join this 9-hour guided tour of Soweto with a small-group of no more than 11 guest. Tour the Apartheid Museum, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, and local shanty towns. Enjoy a delicious traditional buffet lunch along wit. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.8/5 from 514 traveler reviews, 9h from $168, free cancellation.

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   8. Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

   Outty Ranking84

   Discover why Johanessburg’s artistic hub is recognized worldwide as a booming creative center on this 2-hour guided walking tour. You’ll see some of the best street art from around the world and even meet some of the art. Exceptional at 84/100, 4.9/5 from 196 traveler reviews, 2h from R 520, free cancellation.

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

   Outty Ranking84

   This flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour is the easiest way to explore Johannesburg’s top landmarks — with 16 stops covering everything from Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum to Gold Reef City and Mandela Bridge. E. Exceptional at 84/100, 4.6/5 from 900 traveler reviews, 3h from R 245, free cancellation.

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    10. Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

    Outty Ranking84

    Soweto is a township of the city of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality in Gauteng,South Africa where you will have experience of our dark history South Africa Apartheid museum is a museum that you will have experienc. Exceptional at 84/100, 4.8/5 from 831 traveler reviews, 4h from R 1,100, free cancellation.

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    11. This is Hillbrow

    Outty Ranking84

    Explore the streets of Hillbrow and Berea and discover more about one of Johannesburg's most notorious and misunderstood districts. Exceptional at 84/100, 5.0/5 from 168 traveler reviews, 3h from $50, free cancellation.

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    12. Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto

    Outty Ranking83

    Our tours are unique a great experience offered by local guide who lives in Soweto. This tour gives an opportunity to our guest to interact with local people to absorb the culture lifestyle and history of Soweto. Our tou. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.9/5 from 117 traveler reviews, 5h from $12, free cancellation.

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    13. Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

    Outty Ranking83

    The Lion & Safari Park is a 30-45-minute drive from Johannesburg, located in the historic Cradle of Humankind. It’s a protected conservation area that’s home to over 80 lions, including the famous white lions that starre. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.8/5 from 375 traveler reviews, 5h from R 1,150, free cancellation.

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    14. Johannesburg City Centre Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking81

    Given the city's reputation, this is a perfect opportunity to experience Johannesburg on a walking tour and explore its hidden gems and rich history with a local guide. The tour begins in Gandhi Square, uncovering the c. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.9/5 from 91 traveler reviews, 3h from $44, free cancellation.

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    15. Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

    Outty Ranking81

    The Cradle of Humankind was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 because of the area’s exceptional contribution to our understanding of the history of humanity, over 3-million years. All together, there are 15 major fo. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.7/5 from 250 traveler reviews, 7h from R 1,500, free cancellation.

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