Johannesburg Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
- Overview
See the historical highlights of Johannesburg on this comprehensive 3.5-hour sightseeing tour! As you explore this bustling metropolis by luxury coach, see top Johannesburg attractions like Hillbrow Tower and Nelson Mandela Bridge. Walk up to the observation deck at the Carlton Center for unforgettable views over the city, and learn about South AfricaÂ’s transition to democracy at Constitution Hill.
Start your day with a pickup from your Sandton or Rosebank hotel, then relax on the journey into Johannesburg's city center. Gaze
out at the historical buildings of downtown Johannesburg that dominate
this bustling city. Your guide will point out the must-see Hillbrow
Tower that juts out over the city's skyscrapers, as well as the iconic
Post Office Tower.
Stop outside AfricaÂ’s tallest skyscraper, the
Carlton Centre, and walk up to the 50th floor observation deck with your
guide to see sweeping panoramas of the entire city. After walking
around the viewing platform at your leisure, return to your coach to
continue seeing the sights.
Continue on to Constitution Hill
next, passing by the Supreme Court and the famous Nelson Mandela Bridge
in Newtown, said to symbolize MandelaÂ’s role in bridging the apartheid
divide. As you drive around Constitution Hill, listen to your guide
explain some of the fascinating history that this National Heritage site
has witnessed throughout the years. Learn about South AfricaÂ’s
turbulent past and its slow yet steady transition to democracy.
Pass
the new constitutional court and the historic site of JohannesburgÂ’s
Old Fort Prison Complex, where Nelson Mandela was famously the only
black prisoner to be held here. Your tour winds back through the
affluent neighborhood of Houghton, passing lavish homes and leafy
streets.
If time permits, enjoy a final stop at the Johannesburg
Botanical Gardens at Emmerentia Dam. Spend time here at leisure,
wandering amid the African herb garden and strolling along the tranquil
lawns.
Your tour then ends with a drop-off back at your Johannesburg hotel.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.