Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Ticket pickup required
Service animals welcome

This flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour is the easiest way to explore Johannesburg’s top landmarks — with 16 stops covering everything from Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum to Gold Reef City and Mandela Bridge. Enjoy onboard audio commentary in 12 languages, and the freedom to explore the city at your own pace.

What truly sets this tour apart is the free hotel shuttle from major Sandton hotels to the main starting point — making it effortless to join the tour without worrying about transport. Travellers can also upgrade to a live-guided Soweto tour, led by a local expert who brings South Africa’s complex and powerful story to life.

It’s the perfect combination of convenience, independent exploration and authentic cultural insight — all in one ticket.

What's included

  • Free onboard Wi-Fi
  • Audio commentary in 8 Languages
  • Free Hotel shuttle service between select Sandton Hotels
  • Optional live guided 2h small group Soweto extension tour available
  • Headsets (use of your own headsets if preferred)

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks
    • Entrance fees

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Audio guide available in multiple languages

    German
    Russian
    Portuguese
    Japanese
    English
    Italian
    French
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Wheelchair accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Location

    Ticket pick-up point

    City Sightseeing Johannesburg | Official Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Melrose arch, Johannesburg, 2196
    You will receive an email from us the day before re-confirming arrangements. Please be on the lookout for it * Ticket office for City Sightseeing Johannesburg located at The Zone Shopping center, Oxford Road, Rosebank. * Buses depart this Stop (main terminus point ) every 40 minutes from 9:00am until 3:00pm * Apartheid Museum closed Mondays and Tuesdays Getting to the ticket office: 1) Complimentary Sandton Hotel Shuttle: Outside Holiday Inn, Rivonia Road 9:00am Outside Maslow Hotel at 9:08am Outside Hilton Hotel Sandton at 9:12am Outside Radisson Blu Hotel at 9:19am Outside DaVinci Hotel at 9:25am The shuttle arrives in Rosebank in time for the 09:40am departure. (Return trips to Sandton at the end of the day by request on the day) 2) Arrival by Gautrain: If arriving with the high speed Gautrain, please use the North Exit from the platform. Just after the exit boom, use the lift to go up to street level. As you exit the lift, you are facing the pedestrian mall at the Zone shopping center. Our office is the 4th one on the right hand side. Next to Hameley's Toys. 3) Arrival by car: Park at the Zone Shopping Center (ample spaces under cover available) (Google City Sightseeing Johannesburg Bus Stop) Please note: Your voucher can only be redeemed at one of our branded offices or on the bus. Never at any bank ATM! Approach only our branded staff ON our buses or AT our offices with ticket issues. • Dress code is smart casual, recommended to bring a hat. • Wheelchair accessible

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