Private Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $80 / person
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Guydeez
Description
Johannesburg can sometimes feel unfamiliar to first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of the city by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized experience lets you see the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about Johannesburg’s history and vibrant culture. If you’d like to visit a museum, your guide can adjust the itinerary to suit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you before the tour to understand your preferences, ensuring you experience the highlights and hidden gems that interest you most. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples seeking insider knowledge and local insights.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 19 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 31
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $80
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $114.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:33 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 30.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, Johannesburg in South Africa is a public space named after Mary "Pickhandle" Fitzgerald, who is considered to have been the first female trade unionist in the country.
Workers Museum
The Workers' Library and Museum was a non-profit labour service organisation (LSO) active in Johannesburg, South Africa between 1987 and the early 2000s. The organisation provided a meeting and learning centre for labour activists as well as students from the nearby Alexandra and Soweto areas. In 1994, it was expanded into the Workers and Museum in Newtown, Johannesburg, with the only museum in South Africa focussed on working people other than the Slave Lodge, Cape Town.
Chancellor House is a law office building situated at 25 Fox Street, Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg, that once housed the Mandela and Tambo law firm of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo. It is a provincial heritage site.
Top of Africa
The Carlton Centre is a 50 story skyscraper and shopping centre located in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. At 223 metres, it is the second tallest building in Africa after The Leonardo and the tallest office building. The foundations of the two buildings in the complex are 5 m in diameter and extend 15 m down to the bedrock, 35 m below street level. The building houses both offices and shops, and has over 46 per cent of the floor area below ground level.
Vilakazi Street in Soweto, which is named after the poet, is now very famous as the street where both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu once lived.
What's included
Included
Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
Private Walking Tour
Customization of the tour
Not included
Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
Personal expenses
Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car...
Pickup Locations & Times
The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in johannesburg ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Johannesburg
- Starting price $80 is close to the typical $78 for tours of similar length in Johannesburg
Excurgo comparison of 774 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg take?
Private Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Private Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg cost?
Prices start at $80 per person for this Johannesburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $114. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 19 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in johannesburg ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour. Pickup points include Mint Hotel Rosebank, MINT Express Melrose View.
What languages is Private Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guydeez.
Reviews(1)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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