Johannesburg Tour: From Gold Mines to Modern Marvel

Discover the rich history and vibrant streets of Johannesburg, the City of Gold, on an exclusive full-day guided tour with Stephenson Adventures. Uncover the origins of this African economic powerhouse and immerse yourself in its modern-day energy.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nelson Mandela Square - Home to an iconic statue of Nelson Mandela, this square is a popular attraction in Johannesburg.
  • Houghton Estate - Nelson Mandela’s Houghton house, where he moved with his wife towards the end of his presidency. Houghton Estate is a beautiful, leafy-green, affluent northern suburb of Johannesburg.
  • Munro Drive - A…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup & Drop off from any Hotels around Johannesburg or Pretoria
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

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 mining and member of the Volkstaad) who recommended the area be declared a goldfield, it owes its existence to George Harrison
Trace…

Location
Nelson Mandela Square
Fl 1st Medical Mews, Cnr Rivonia Road and 5th Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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A1693ptchristopherb
Jul 11, 2025
Great tour - Mo was great - very informative, friendly and engaging. Would recommend this for anyone looking to see major attractions in Johannesburg with limited amount of time.
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E6250aevictoriap
Jul 8, 2025
Generous and knowledgeable guide. - Mo was very knowledgable about the political history of South Africa and specifically of Johannesburg. He did not shy away from difficult subjects but was always positive in his outlook for the future. It was a wonderful and meaningful way to spend our day in Johannesburg. Well done!
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346sunit
Jul 7, 2025
Great tour, lots to learn - I really recommend this trip! Mo, our tour guide was very knowledgeable, a great driver and most of all he listened to all our queries (I reallly wanted a coffee break and he made sure we get one; he made sure he stops wherever we wanted to take pictures etc). Beautiful views, great pictures, so much to learn about this great city!
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Al0ysa
Jul 1, 2025
South Africa Visit - What a tour with John and crew. Very knowledgeable guide with all the tour attractions, We’re extremely grateful and happy with the expert and professional service!
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M8269vesharonm
Jun 30, 2025
Full day Johannesburg Tour - Such a fantastically informative day. Our guides Tsholo and Colin were great company and we learned so much. Highlight for me was meeting some of the residents in Soweto.
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Tracey_h
Jun 29, 2025
Mo knows his stuff - A great day out with Mo... he loves talking and has alot of information to give on Johannesburg and Soweto...plus the greater South Africa... would definitely recommend a day out with Mo... he was happy and very helpful....plus he can take good photos for participants on the tour...
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Arlh
Jun 29, 2025
Great experience of history and culture… diversity - Was way better than expected! It was a personalised tour with a great guide, Tsolo. The contrast and history was very well explained…. Felt emotionally invested and drained by the end of the day… made the stories come alive. Highlight for me was Soweto… I had no idea that we were able to actually walk around the area with a guide, ask questions and take photos. I would do it again… very professional, safe and welcoming.
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Valf1
Jun 28, 2025
A highly recommended tour - This tour was recommended by a friend and I have to say it did not disappoint! It was full on and showed a lot of the history of South Africans apartheid. There was a good range of places and the right amount of time was spent in all places - not too long not too short. The tour of Soweto was a highlight. The tour guide, Tsholo, was excellent. Very knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend! It is a small group tour!
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Robertsea
Jun 25, 2025
Tremendous experience - Hugely informative tour. Mo was an extraordinary guide and brought everything we saw to life. He was highly informed and enthusiastic. I went with my 14 and 10 year old and I know this experience will be one they will carry for years to come.
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Alastair_h
Jun 25, 2025
Excellent tour - Highly recommend this tour Very comprehensive and informative. Tsulu was very knowledgeable, professional and an excellent driver
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).