SOUTH AFRICA · WALKING TOURS IN JOHANNESBURG
The good walking tours in Johannesburg fill up a season ahead, and school holidays here run over Christmas. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Walk through Soweto with a local guide, trace the 1976 uprising, visit Mandela landmarks, sample street food, and meet residents for $43.
“our guide Maweza was fantastic! he was really insightful and answered so many of our questions. we loved being able to walk through the neighbourhood and see how the community is. highly recommend this tour!”
Walk Soweto with a local guide, learn its apartheid history, visit Mandela’s street, and enjoy a filling kota lunch at Orlando Towers.
“Words can’t begin to describe how incredible this tour was. Mulalo Mphuma was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and inviting. We spent the morning on an incredible tour around Soweto and left hungry for more knowledge of the township. If you’re looking for an in depth immersive experience, this is the tour for you!”
Taste African cuisines, street art, and Johannesburg history on a guided Yeoville or Maboneng walking tour with food and local insight.
“Great tour, the highlight of it was our tour guide Nkosi and the charisma he brought during the tour. Food was good and interesting, and the walking part was also very enlightening about the history of the neighborhoods and the city.”
Walk Johannesburg’s CBD from Gandhi Square to Mandela Bridge, exploring gold, apartheid, architecture, arts, and daily city life with a local guide.
“My wife and I particularly enjoyed our tour. We learnt a lot about the early history of Johannesburg and the mining industry.”
Walk Johannesburg’s city centre with a local guide, visit historic sites, enjoy city views, and finish with a South African braai in Maboneng.
“Tebogo was such a great guide, so knowledgeable and fun to do the tour with. Many interesting spots to see and stories to hear. Loved it!”
Walk beside young lions in Gauteng’s African bush with trained guides, transport, refreshments, safety briefings, and strong photo opportunities.
“Enjoyed the hostess and how they wanted everyone to be able to have good views and pictures. The guides can take great videos and pictures!”
Explore Hillbrow and Ponte Tower with a local guide, lunch, transfers, history, community stories, and striking Johannesburg views.
“Die gesamte Tour hat mir sehr gut gefallen, sehr viel erfahren über die Geschichte dort und für mich war es Wahnsinn das alles so zu sehen und ich habe mich sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt bei dem beiden guides. Ich kann diese Tour nur empfehlen und finde es persönlich auch wichtig das mal zu erleben und zu sehen.”
Review of Johannesburg’s private local walking tour, with flexible routes, Soweto insight, practical tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“Bello was a great guide! She was accommodating and kind and executed the tour exactly as we imagined. 10 stars!!”
Walk Johannesburg with a local guide from Braamfontein to Maboneng, exploring Mandela sites, street art, music, industry, and city life for $40.
Explore Johannesburg on foot and by public transport, from Maboneng and Kwa Mai-Mai Market to Gandhi Square and Carlton Centre views.
“Friendly, knowledgeable and street-smart guide. The highlighting of street art and city culture was great!”
Explore Johannesburg through gold rush buildings, mining offices, Gandhi Square, and Carlton Centre on a lively two-hour architecture walk.
“Mo is an expert on the architectural history of Johannesburg and, on the tour he designed, he shed light on the background of the most important buildings in the old center of Joburg—always in the context of architectural history, style, and design, but also with regard to their changing uses. The approximately 2.5 hours flew by. Mo was able to respond comprehensively to my questions and preferences. I can wholeheartedly recommend the tour to anyone interested in Joburg's "old town" and its urban development.”
Explore Johannesburg on a private three-hour walk covering Constitution Hill, Maboneng, Carlton Centre, and more with a local guide.
Cape sea days, bush mornings, tasting rooms and the long road east.
