Culture & History things to do in Johannesburg

We rank 187 culture and history things to do in Johannesburg, South Africa. The highest scoring is Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
187
In the 90+ Club
7
Available today
60
From
$10

Culture & History in Johannesburg compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Johannesburg by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria94$216010h4.8/5 (1,658)
Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour94$10337h5/5 (410)
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum93$11004h4.8/5 (778)
Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour92$7885h4.8/5 (927)
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour92$14008h4.8/5 (1,114)
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch91$454h4.9/5 (327)
Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle91$150011h4.8/5 (468)
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option88$1653h4.6/5 (882)
Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour88$5072h4.9/5 (187)
Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum87$9709h4.9/5 (455)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Johannesburg

Culture & History in Johannesburg: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Johannesburg?
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100 from 1,658 traveler reviews. Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour, Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum, Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour follow close behind. We rank 187 culture & history experiences in Johannesburg in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Johannesburg cost?
Expect around $1599 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Half Day Guided Tour in Soweto from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Johannesburg for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Johannesburg currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Johannesburg?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Johannesburg, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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