Top Johannesburg Trolley Tours

The finest way to explore Johannesburg safely, reliably, and in comfort from the top deck of an open-top bus. Learn about the history of gold mining, hear stories of apartheid history, and understand the triumph of modern Johannesburg while listening to the on-board audio commentary, available in eight languages. This tour stops at all top sites in and around Johannesburg allowing you to explore the economic powerhouse of Africa, easily and safely. 

Visiting South Africa's most famous township can be tricky to do independently. But this half-day tour of Soweto lets you explore with a guide who was born and raised there. You'll hear personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality. A portion of proceeds are donated to the Local Care Centre.

Instead of spreading your sightseeing over several days, this tour helps you save time by ticking off multiple Johannesburg and Soweto landmarks in a day—including Constitution Hill, the Maboneng Precinct, Mandela House, and Orlando Towers. No need to worry about sharing the trip with other travelers, as you’ll have a private driver for just your group.

See the highlights of Soweto in half a day with this whistle-stop itinerary of its most interesting sights. Ride with ease between dispersed sites in an air-conditioned vehicle and understand more about local life through invaluable commentary. Notable sights along the way include the FNB Stadium, Mandela House, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

With tree-lined avenues, striking architecture, and important monuments shining a light on a strong colonial history, Pretoria ranks among South Africa’s must-see cities. On this tour, spin through Pretoria in comfort by air-conditioned minivan with your guide and explore with ease. Take in top attractions including the Paul Kruger House Museum, the Voortrekker Monument, and the Union Buildings, and gain insight into South Africa’s rich culture and colonial past.

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this full-day tour, increase your chance of wildlife sightings with two guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, tuck into a delicious lunch looking out over a popular waterhole, and perhaps spot giraffe, hippos, zebras, and antelope in their natural environment.

Explore the beautiful landscape near Muldersdrift on horseback with this small-group guided trail ride. The ride is suitable for riders of all abilities, including beginners and advanced riders. Led by an experienced guide, ride through nearby farms and stop on the way to admire views of Johannesburg, the Magaliesberg, and Cradle of Humankind nearby.

Combine a comprehensive tour of Johannesburg with an educational visit to Soweto Township in a single tour. This half-day excursion allows you to check many of the must-see area landmarks off your list, including the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill. Along the way, you'll enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.

Skip the risks of self-driving Johannesburg when you book this private tour of the Cradle of Humankind, with hotel transfers. Your guide will explain millions of years of human evolution as you tour the Maropeng Visitor Centre, then drive you to Sterkfontein Cave and show where the fossils were found. Finally, ride the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway to the top of the Magalies Mountains for lunch with a view (own expense).

The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway offers sweeping views over the African bush, a manmade lake, and the Magaliesberg Mountains. Discover it without the angst and risk of self-driving on this private door-to-door tour—with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a minute stuck in traffic. There’s time to explore the mountaintop and eat lunch (own expense) before you return to Johannesburg.

Harties Cableway (also known as “Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway”) is a family-friendly attraction in Hartbeespoort, which offers enclosed cable car rides. Get there quickly and comfortably from Johannesburg by choosing this small-group tour. Hotel pickup is included, as well as admission, and the cable car ride reveals spectacular 360-degree views of the local landscape.

Experience a one-of-a-kind safari adventure from the back of a horse, where you can get up close and personal with various antelope and see the South African bush from a whole new perspective. Next up, take a ride on a cable car for breathtaking views of the Magaliesberg mountains and the Hartebeestpoortdam. What makes this tour truly unique is the combination of these two exhilarating activities. You'll get to explore the wilderness on horseback, giving you a chance to see the animals in their natural habitat, followed by a cable car ride that will offer a bird's-eye view of the stunning landscapes of South Africa. When preparing for this adventure, be sure to dress comfortably in bushveld ready clothes such as long pants and closed shoes, and leave your shorts, skirts, and dresses at home. Additionally, don't forget to pack sunblock, a backpack, and a rain jacket in case of any unexpected weather changes.

Magaliesberg mountain is reached at nooitgedacht about 1852 metres(6,076 ft)above sea level. A cable way reaching at the top of the mountain range is located at hartbeesport dam providing sweeping views of the magaliesberg and surrounding area. -Amazing view of hartbeesport dam -1 hour drive from Johannesburg - A cable car to the highest mountain in gauteng and northwest

Gauteng means “place of gold”, after the 1886 discovery of gold in Johannesburg. It is a city built on dreams of great wealth and now becoming a true cosmopolitan African city. Many sites related to the country’s 20th-century struggle to end segregation, including the Apartheid Museum. Pretoria (Tshwane), the capital of South Africa is only 50 km away and houses many more museums and places of interest. “At a time, several millions of years ago, the inland plain and drainage wetland underwent massive geological upheaval and the area slit into two sections, and the ground tilted to the north, forming a line of two parallel mountain ranges which stretch for some 120 kilometers, from Pretoria, through Rustenburg to the Pilanesberg." Please book this tour at least 9 days in advance.