Why choose this tour ?
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
Itinerary Routes
- Stop 1: City Sightseeing Tour office, located at "The Zone" shopping center pedestrian mall, between the Holiday Inn Rosebank and Hamley's Toys. (Check details of Free Hotel shuttle )
- Stop 2: Melrose Arch
- Stop 3: Nelson Mandela Foundation
- Munro Drive View Point Photo Stop
- Stop 5: Constitution Hill (Tour Interchange Point)
- Stop 7: Apartheid Museum
- Stop 8: Gold Reef City Casino Hotel (Soweto Small Group Tour departs and returns here)
- Stop 9: Newtown Precinct
- Stop 10: Braamfontein (Playground market - formerly NeighbourGoods Market - Saturdays only)
- Stop 12: Johannesburg Zoo
- Stop 13: Johannesburg Military Museum
- Stop 11: Holocaust & Genocide Center
- Return to Stop 1: City Sightseeing Tour office
Johannesburg Red City Tour
Schedule:First departure from Stop 1 at 09h00. Last departure at 15h00. Frequency every 40 minutes.Stops:
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
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
Please be advised..
- This Tour is Provided by City Sightseeing South Africa.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Johannesburg.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 760 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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