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1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo
4.8
24 Ratings
Johannesburg
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Soweto on a 2-hour guided tour, then explore the sights of Johannesburg at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Melrose Arch - Melrose Arch captures the imagination, invades the senses and invites you into a new world that evokes the renaissance spirit of the world’s great squares and piazzas. Its people-friendly meeting places, amazing buildings and curved streets create a vibrant atmosphere that is out of this world.
What's Included
- Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing bus
- Soweto small group tour
What's Not Included
- Apartheid Museum Entrance ZAR 150
- Nelson Mandela’s Home Entrance fee, Vilakazi Street: ZAR 60
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join a 2-hour small group tour of the township of Soweto, described as the
definition: the
- New York of Africa
, guided by a Soweto resident guide. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and where Mahatma Gandhi began his legal journey.
Finish the experience by exploring Johannesburg at your own rhythm with the hop-on hop-off city sightseeing bus tour. Absorb the story of Johannesburg through the recorded narration available on the double-decker tour bus. Traverse the city’s heritage-rich districts and discover sites significant to the battle against apartheid. Feel free to board and alight as often as you wish.
Reconnect with the legacy of Nelson Mandela and gain insight into his initial resistance to apartheid at his old family residence in Soweto, located at 8115 Vilakazi Street. A brief stroll away stands Tutu House, the abode of the Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Soweto is a lively hub for countless South Africans and has been the backdrop for several seminal moments in the country’s timeline.
Location
City Sightseeing Johannesburg Visitor Center
Oxford Road
Our office is located pedestrian mall at the "Zone Shopping centre" in Oxford Road, Rosebank, right next to Hamley's Toys, with the Main Bus Stop nearby.
Check Google Map location of the "City Sightseeing Johannesburg Visitor Center" or Google "Holiday Inn Rosebank"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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44jamesa
Jun 6, 2024
Go on this tour! - This was an amazing tour and I hope to add a few bits here I was curious about before going. The bus stops are located in great, public, open areas which all seem safe. If there's one stop I'd be cautious with it would be in the mining district however the rest are fine. The staff are friendly and you're issued your ticket on boarding. There is another staff member present on the bus for any questions you have. Headphones are provided and the information is great. The bus stops, briefly, at points for pictures. There are 4 staff members for the Soweto tour, 2 on the mini bus and you meet 2 more at 2 of the stops. They're friendly and knowledgeable people who take their time to get to know you as well. There were no safety concerns from myself at any point and I really enjoyed the tour which was great value for money for me.
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Bpwhite
May 18, 2024
Got a Soweto Gold as a bonus? - Soweto part was so good, highly recommend. We good three different guides at each stop who were all very knowledgeable. Our guide even brought us for a Soweto Gold beer which can only be bought in Soweto.
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Global10069415565
May 2, 2024
TRIP OF THE YEAR FOR THE MOSIA FAMILY. - As a Joburger myself, I never knew there's so much history in my city and to explore it with my children ( 10 year Boy and 5 year girl) was a trip of the year for us. They had so much fun aboard the bus and Mr Kenneth made sure we are safe at all time. He's driving is of world class level.
Thank you to the ladies at Rosebank Mall who were super friendly when we bought tickets, they also escorted us to the bus. I'm so glad it was not full at all as my daughter gets very unsettled around crowds.
Seeing the Mandela house and foundation was a blast for my boy, HE LOVES MANDELA TOO MUCH, HE'S DAD GETS JEALOUS AT TIMES😆😆. My princess cut our trip short when we got to Gold Reef City, her small haven, besides Home, we couldn't continue with our trip any further. But we are definitely coming back to finish it off.
Thank you so much for such a great business that let's us explore our very own backyards( JOHANNESBURG).
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771janiceb
Apr 12, 2024
Had a great time - Had a great day! Very professional guide and both sites well worth the visit. I would highly recommend Pure Diamond tours for anything in Joburg, Pretoria or beyond.
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Gaetano_o
Apr 2, 2024
Fun and professionalism. - Very good experience. The drivers of the Soweto tours are all prepared and professionals. I suggest this tour, it will be fun!
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Mop003
Mar 11, 2024
Great way to see the city - I did the Jhb tour with apartheid museum. This was a great way to see Jhb. I’d highly recommend this tour. The audio is very informative, the bus driver drives safely and the stops are convenient.
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Thalitatv
Mar 9, 2024
Excellent to meet Johannes! - Very cool attraction!! Hopon-Hopoff bus with two floors (the second being open) and has a "radio" in each of the seats to listen to a little of the city's history and donates points as the bus passes.
We took the Soweto Tour together, which is really cool - another van with a Soweto guide goes with you, explaining the history of this neighborhood and stopping for you to learn more/take photos of the main points.
It was an excellent option without a car and with only 1 day to explore Joanes.
The tour staff were super attentive, nothing to complain about!
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Scottmp9
Feb 22, 2024
Fantastic experience and very professional staff - I couldn't have hoped for a better tour around the main attractions of Johannesburg. City Sightseeing staff (both in the office and on the buses) are professional, courteous, caring and they make sure you know exactly what's going on at all times. Also, every bus I took arrived at the stop exactly on schedule, which must not be an easy feat in a massive city like Johannesburg. I hopped off to see Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum and took the Soweto tour. All of these were fascinating and definitely worth at least a couple of hours each. I enjoyed listening to the onboard commentary, full of interesting details and anecdotes and I felt the time flew by because of that. Finally, the City Sightseeing guides we had in Soweto were amazing too, providing enough background and personal reflections without overwhelming everyone. I would definitely recommend the red bus as the way to see and feel a lot of Johannesburg efficiently.
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Shirleenm2017
Feb 7, 2024
10/10 experience!! - The tour was nothing short of amazing. Special thanks to Nipho who did the Soweto tour with me and my girls. Man was well informed about the history and was mad funny too. We took lots of great photos as well. 10/10 experience for sure!
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Kaichoo
Mar 2, 2024
Not bad - A fun and easy way to get your bearings around Johannesburg. It’s cheap way to spend the day and the commentary about the sites were interesting. If you are planning to do the Soweto add on make sure to bring some tipping money for the hard working guides who provide their speaking service at certain stops.
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