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Johannesburg

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Specialty Museums · History Museums · Theme Parks
City of Light
Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub. On a tour of Johannesburg, you'll encounter a place of contrasts and discover affluent neighborhoods, urban decay, booming art and culinary scenes, and a dynamic atmosphere. Attractions in Johannesburg range from historic museums and monuments of the apartheid struggle, to an array of nearby nature trails, game reserves, and archaeological sites. Use our international travel planner: Johannesburg and all its delights await.
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    Top Johannesburg tours

    FROM $91 BOOK WITH VIATOR Soweto and Johannesburg Guided Day Tour
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    FROM $270 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Johannesburg Full Day Tour Incl Soweto & Cultural Experience
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    FROM $199 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cradle of Humankind Tour with a Lion Safari
    4.8
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    FROM $172 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Pilanesburg Nature Reserve Tour
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    FROM $174 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari
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    FROM $134 BOOK WITH VIATOR Johannesburg, Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Day Tour
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    Popular things to do in Johannesburg

    Apartheid Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Apartheid Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Gold Reef City ©
    Theme Park
    Gold Reef City
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct ©
    History Museum
    Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Safari
    Safaris
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours

    Side trips from Johannesburg

    Montecasino ©
    Casino
    Montecasino
    Sandton
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Emperors Palace ©
    Casino
    Emperors Palace
    Kempton Park
    4.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Lion and Safari Park ©
    Nature / Park
    Lion and Safari Park
    Broederstroom
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Nelson Mandela Square ©
    Landmark
    Nelson Mandela Square
    Sandton
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Johannesburg

    South African National Museum of Military History ©
    Military Museum
    South African National Museum of Military History
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Johannesburg Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    SAB World of Beer ©
    Specialty Museum
    SAB World of Beer
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours

    Museums in Johannesburg

    Hector Pieterson Museum ©
    History Museum
    Hector Pieterson Museum
    Soweto
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Lindfield Victorian House Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Lindfield Victorian House Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Satyagraha House ©
    Specialty Museum
    Satyagraha House
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Kim Sacks Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Kim Sacks Gallery
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours

    Shopping in Johannesburg

    Finders Keepers Market
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Finders Keepers Market
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Neighbourgoods Market ©
    Flea Market
    Neighbourgoods Market
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Market on Main ©
    Flea Market
    Market on Main
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Mall of Rosebank ©
    Shopping Mall
    The Mall of Rosebank
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours

    Parks in Johannesburg

    The Wilds ©
    Park
    The Wilds
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
    Nature / Park
    Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Walkhaven Dog Park ©
    Park
    Walkhaven Dog Park
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    James and Ethel Gray Park ©
    Park
    James and Ethel Gray Park
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    Puri Thai Massage ©
    Spa
    Puri Thai Massage
    3.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Lindfield Victorian House Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Lindfield Victorian House Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Soweto & Other Townships - Daily tours through the eyes of a photojournalist ©
    Photography Tour
    Soweto & Other Townships - Daily tours through the eyes of a photojournalist
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Ndebele Tours And Travel ©
    Historical Tour
    Ndebele Tours And Travel
    Soweto
    3.7
    Duration: 4 hours

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