Walking & Biking Tours in Johannesburg

Explore the highlights of Johannesburg with a two-part tour, seeing the main attractions of the city in the morning followed by a bike tour of Soweto in the afternoon.Please note: the cycling portion of this tour will be about two hours. The full duration time of the tour is to cover pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as pre-cycle preparation time.

Experience Johannesburg's many cultural attractions on a 5-hour city walking tour. Begin your journey at Ghandi Square to see local artwork and the famous Ghandi statue. Then head up to the Carlton Centre observation deck for panoramic views from Joburg's tallest skyscraper.

Biking to Victoria Falls at sunrise is a great start to your day. Develop a context for of one of the most-visited attractions in all of Africa as you follow your guide along the Zambezi River and past massive baobab trees, all before arriving at Victoria Falls Rainforest Park for a walking tour. This tour also includes a brief tour of Chinotimba Township for a look at everyday life in the vicinity of Victoria Falls - an authentic experience you won't find on most itineraries.

Enjoy a walking tour through Johannesburg city with visits to a craft brewery, the City Library (1935), Luthuli House (headquarters of the ANC), City Hall (1914), Rissik Street Post Office (1897), the Anglo American Corporation (1917) and Beyers Naude Square (formerly Market Square). Finally, we continue to the Johannesburg Magistrate Court, scene of two car bomb explosions in 1987 during the ANC's armed struggle against Apartheid. Our walk concludes at the sculpture of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, prominent activists during the Apartheid era.

Leave the affluence of Sandton behind for the revitalized Maboneng Precinct, located on the eastern side of the Johannesburg CBD. This 5-hour tour takes you on a leisurely walk around the area with a visit to the Carlton Centre to browse the arts and craft shops. Meet urban artists and learn about the art galleries and studio spaces in this thriving creative hub.

Spend a half day rolling through the streets of Soweto on this popular bike tour that puts travelers in touch with local customs, traditions, culture and people. Learn about the area's incredible history, visit the childhood home of Nelson Mandela and gain insight into the nation's Apartheid past. This tour includes the option to bungee jump in Soweto, or travelers can opt to simply take in the views from 100 meters above the ground. 

Experience daily life in Soweto on this guided bike tour. Check out Nelson Mandela's house, learn about the history of Apartheid in South Africa and gain a deeper understanding of this nation's unique history.