The 1 Day Red Bus & Soweto Combo offers a flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Johannesburg paired with a guided 2-hour Soweto extension, perfect for exploring the city’s history and culture at your own pace.
Priced around R735 for adults (discounted from R990) and R415 for juniors, it runs daily with complimentary shuttles from select hotels.
Tour Highlights
Ride the iconic red double-decker bus along the Red Tour loop, stopping at key sites like Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, and panoramic city views.
The Soweto add-on features a local resident guide visiting Vilakazi Street (home to two Nobel winners), Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and vibrant township life.
Audio commentary and headsets enhance the self-paced experience.
Pickup Locations
Start at The Zone shopping centre on Oxford Road, Rosebank (pedestrian mall near KFC and Hamleys Toys), or the Gold Reef Casino Hotel lobby for Soweto transfers.
Buses operate frequently; check timetables online for exact schedules.
Practical Details
Ideal for families or solo travelers, the combo blends urban adventure with historical depth—no meals included, but local eats abound.
Book via citysightseeing.co.za; recent reviews praise energetic guides like Keitumetse for insightful, fun tours.
