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Things to do in City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 430 reviews

Ride through Soweto's historic streets

Cycle through Orlando West and East, visiting key sites and enjoying a local drink, Kota.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 950 reviews

Trace Soweto’s living history with a local guide

Follow Soweto’s streets with a local guide and hear stories of its people and history.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 76 reviews

Soweto tuk tuk Experience

Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Soweto. Discover it's complex history & Urban Culture

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews

Explore Johannesburg's underground book scene

Discover the vibrant, hidden world of street booksellers and it's literary history.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

Soweto and Johannesburg historical & Cultural Tour

Experience South Africa's rich history and vibrant local culture in every moment.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviews

Design your own African-print garment

Fill your day with bespoke fashion, local food culture, and a city experience all in one.

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Soweto Walking tour with Food & Beer

Experience Soweto like a local. Enjoy a fatcake breakfast, visit Memorial sites, taste a local Kota, share a local beer and discover the history, culture and people that make Soweto unforgettable.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Join a cultural tour of Orlando West in Soweto. Bike through homes of political icons who lived here while fighting the regime during apartheid.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

Explore Soweto's hidden gems

Discover the real Soweto, from the Hector Pieterson Memorial to Vilakazi Street.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Discover Braamfontein’s Street Art and culture

Glide through one of Joburg’s most dynamic districts packed with street art and culture!

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Art and Rugs: Made local

Select a South African design, create your own rug inspired by the chosen design with guidance from a cultural workshop founder and instructors, then pause for photos and drinks.

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Mandela, Art & Robots: The cool guy's Soweto

Visit Mandela House and learn about Soweto’s history, enjoy a local art auction over a glass of bubbly, share a lunch of traditional and global dishes, and taste ice cream made by an AI-powered robot.

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Soweto's Jewel: Food, art, history & AI Ice cream

Take in Diepkloof from a rooftop vantage, have fun bidding in an art auction, then share township flavors and sample robot-made ice cream. Everything included in the package!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Underground to Sky Architectural Walking Tour

Walk the original downtown with an architecture enthusiast who studied at Wits University and compare the creative, financial and mining districts through their buildings.

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The Village of African Spiritually

Step into the world of renowned African storyteller, and traditional healer Credo Mutwa. Explore the fascinating sculptures, symbols, and stories of the Credo Mutwa Cultural Village.

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The City Heritage Walk

Journey through the historic mining district, visit iconic landmarks, old mining company headquarters, and heritage sites that tell the story of gold, labour, migration, and urban development.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Inside Soweto's Music Scene-Live Tuesday Jam

Every Tuesday evening Soweto’s oldest hippy underground music space comes alive. Experience a live jam session where new and legendary musicians improvise, collaborate, and create "Magic Tuesdays"

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Johannesburg Trails & Scenic Hiking Experience

Escape the city and discover Johannesburg’s hidden natural beauty. Enjoy a guided hike through scenic trails, breathtaking viewpoints, local wildlife, and unforgettable landscapes with KAY Tours SA.

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Create Unique Handcrafted Modern African Jewellery

Learn how to creatively combine leather strings, stainless steel chains, wooden beads and other endogenous materials to produce your own unique African inspired jewellery pieces.

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Proudly African Cuisine & Wine at Bertrand Cafe

Taste local wines paired with a three-course local meal crafted to highlight bold flavors and unique combinations.

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