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.

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Luca
Apr 28, 2025
Great day in a city full of contrast - From the richest mall of Sandton to the poorest part of Soweto, passing through Houghton aka the "Beverly Hills" of Joburg and Hillbrow and Constitution Hill. You can see all the difficulties this incredible city still fights every single day. The mostly abandoned CBD and the full of life Vilakazi Street with the home of Nelson Mandela, with the great guide of Banele everything finds the right spot in your memory. Most important, a constant feeling of safety! Not to mention, the fact we were only two persons during the tour, made everything easier. A five star experience!
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Louise_b
Apr 28, 2025
Fabulous day trip - Really interesting day and a great way to kick off a trip to SA. Our guide was amazing and would recommend this excursion.
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Naomi_n
Apr 28, 2025
Amazing - This was a great sightseeing tour of the city. It was very interesting and informative. I highly recommend this tour
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Ravi_g
Apr 27, 2025
Guide Thabang was great,... - Guide Thabang was great, didn't making it boring and monotonous We had a big surprise as we expecting a van but were provided a sedan car- private tour great 👍 👌 amazing
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G5775yujohnb
Apr 27, 2025
A Great Look at Johannesburg/Soweto - Our guide, Mo, gave us a great tour of Jo'burg/Soweto with just the right amount of background information and insights which someone who has lived in the area all of his life would have. He was very knowledgeable about all of the turbulent political and social events which have occurred in the area in the last 50 years. The venues we visited meshed well with the history we learned. My wife and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Karen_m
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent tour guide - Mo was an excellent guide and it was so comfy in the car. He was knowledgeable about the historical information and you felt safe at all times with him. Very courteous and would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
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Manateedugong
Apr 20, 2025
Insightful and Honest Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto - I visited Pretoria for work and had the whole day free before my evening flight. Since I needed to be picked up from the University of Pretoria and dropped off at the airport in Johannesburg, I was looking for a personalised tour to fit my schedule. It was a last-minute booking, but Stephenson Adventures came through with a fantastic tour at a very competitive price. I was lucky to have Mo as my guide. He was terrific, polite, informative, and easy to talk to. He's a Soweto native and shared many stories about Johannesburg and his community, which gave the tour a personal and meaningful touch. What I appreciated most was his honesty. He told me exactly what we'd see and what kind of experiences I could expect, with no sugarcoating. I've been on many tours where the guide brings you to shops or restaurants just to earn a commission. But Mo was different. He gave me options and let me choose where I wanted to go. The restaurant we ended up at was packed with locals, which is always a good sign, and the food was genuinely excellent. It felt like a place people actually go, not just somewhere made for tourists. Mo also explained things clearly and respectfully, like how people in traditional costumes might ask for money if you take photos with them and that it's totally up to me whether I want to interact with them or not. He also mentioned that visiting settlements in Soweto may involve entering people's homes, where it's customary to leave a tip, but the amount is completely up to me. That kind of transparency made me feel comfortable and respected. Overall, it was a perfect day. Thanks to Mo, I learned so much, felt safe and relaxed, and really enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend Stephenson Adventures, and if you get Mo as your guide, you're in excellent hands.
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G3692hsjudithm
Apr 18, 2025
One day tn Jo’burg - Just returned to hotel after spending a great day with Mo. It was Goof Friday with museums closed but Mo made it fun and so interesting with the history of the city and places. Definitely take this trip, and ask for Mo, he did a wonderful job.
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Nancy_m
Apr 17, 2025
Fantastic Tour and Great Guide Mo - What a great tour! Our guide, Mo, was knowledgeable, informative, professional, personal and entertaining. We learned so much about the history of South Africa, Johannesburg and Soweto. It was one of the BEST tours we have ever taken. This was an amazing value. We highly recommend this tour and request Mo as your guide. Thank you.
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Susan_p
Apr 15, 2025
JoBerg with Mo - Fantastic tour, our guide Mo was great at giving us information in an easy to understand way, and to end up in Soweto where he grew up was extra special & to see the work he is doing to help the children amazing
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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).