Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Overview
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.
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What's Included
✓ 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)
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
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Good to Know
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A 2h small group Soweto Tour can be added
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Special Instructions
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