• Melrose Arch - Melrose Arch captivates the imagination, stimulates the senses, and invites visitors into a world reminiscent of the renaissance spirit found in the world’s grand squares and piazzas. Its welcoming meeting spots, stunning architecture, and winding streets create an extraordinary and lively atmosphere.
• Nelson Mandela Foundation - Hop off / Hop on at the Foundation. Explore Madiba’s post-presidential office and view the permanent exhibition on Nelson Mandela’s life and various temporary exhibitions. The center is open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday, and the shop is also open, offering memorabilia for purchase.
• Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct - Hop off / Hop On here. Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Joe Slovo, Albertina Sisulu, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, and Fatima Meer all spent time here, along with tens of thousands of ordinary people over its 100-year history. The precinct confined men and women of all races, creeds, ages, and political agendas, including children, representing the history of every South African.

Constitution Hill is a living museum that narrates South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site, a former prison and military fort, stands as a testament to South Africa’s turbulent past and is now home to the country’s Constitutional Court, which upholds the rights of all citizens.

• Apartheid Museum - Hop Off / Hop On here. The Apartheid Museum, opened in 2001, is recognized as the leading museum globally addressing 20th-century South Africa, focusing on the apartheid narrative.

The museum, the first of its kind, depicts the rise and fall of apartheid. An architectural consortium, including several top architectural firms, designed the building on a seven-hectare site. The museum is an excellent example of design, space, and landscape, offering the international community a unique South African experience.

• Gold Reef City - Hop off here and join the small group tour of Soweto. This tour will return here to hop back on the Sightseeing bus to complete the tour.
• Newtown - Hop Off and on here to visit Sci Bono or Museum Africa. In the early 20th century, the Newtown Precinct was known as “the Brickfields.” In 1896, around 7,000 people resided in the town.

Various industries developed at Brickfields, including trade firms, banks, brick factories, a brewery, and fisheries. Immigrants from other nations also settled in Brickfields.

In April 1904, Mahatma Gandhi declared an outbreak of the bubonic plague in Brickfield. The plague resulted in 82 fatalities, and 112 people were reportedly diagnosed with it. The local government initiated the fire brigade to start fires within the town to halt the plague.

• Braamfontein - Hop off and on here to visit the Playground market (Open Saturdays).
• Johannesburg Zoo - Visit the Zoo. The Joburg Zoo is a popular local attraction located in the leafy northern suburb of Johannesburg. Covering 55 hectares, it was founded in 1904 when land was donated to the public for recreational use by the firm of the late Hermann Ekstein.

The Joburg Zoo houses over 320 species of animals, totaling about 2,000 animals. It is open to the public 364 days a year, including Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays. With international accreditation, the Zoo maintains high standards of animal welfare, nutrition, and ethical conduct to ensure the well-being of all its animals.

The Joburg Zoo offers many fun activities for visitors, such as various night and day tours, school holiday programs, venue hire, and regular public events. Please check the calendar for a fun event for the whole family!

• South African National Museum of Military History - Hop off to visit the Military Museum. During the First World War (1914 – 1918), no formal showcase was made of South Africa’s involvement in that war. In 1940, Capt. J. Agar-Hamilton was appointed official historian of the Union Defence Forces. The formation of a Historical Research Committee that same year ensured the preservation of documents and military memorabilia, laying the foundation for the establishment of a museum.
• FNB Stadium - Stop and admire the FNB stadium, originally built for the opening and closing matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
• Soweto - Stop at the famous “Welcome to Soweto” sign for that Instagram moment.
• Vilakazi Street - Visit Nelson Mandela’s house, see Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s house, and more.
• Soweto - Tour the vibrant township, visiting Hector Pieterson, Chris Hani Baragwanath, the Soweto Towers, and the Orlando Stadium.

• Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing bus
• Soweto small group tour

• Apartheid Museum Entrance ZAR 150
• Nelson Mandela’s Home Entrance fee, Vilakazi Street: ZAR 60
• Lunch

Embark on a 2-hour intimate group tour of Soweto, often referred to as the “New York of Africa,” led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the vibrant city where Nelson Mandela once resided and where Mahatma Gandhi began his legal journey.

Conclude your day by exploring Johannesburg at your leisure with a ride on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Discover Johannesburg’s rich history through the onboard audio commentary of the double-decker bus. Travel through the city’s historic districts and visit captivating attractions, many of which are linked to the anti-apartheid movement. Feel free to hop on and off as you wish.

Delve into Nelson Mandela’s history and gain insight into his early fight against apartheid at his family home in Soweto, located at 8115 Vilakazi Street. Just a short walk away is Tutu House, the residence of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Soweto is home to countless South Africans and the backdrop for some of the most significant events in the country’s history.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.