City: Gauteng
Top Things to do in Gauteng
The 10 Best Walking Tours in Gauteng, South Africa
Gauteng (/ɡɔːˈtɛŋ/; Sotho pronunciation [xɑ́úˈtʼèŋ̀]), which means "place of gold", is one of the nine provinces of South Africa.
Restaurants in Gauteng
1. 5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
• Sunset drive • Bush barbeque • 4 hour morning Big Five bush walk • 3 hour game drive at Motlala Game Reserve • Full day in Kruger Park on open vehicle • Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre • 3 hour game drive at Tshukudu Game Reserve • 1 hour morning walk • Scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon including Three Rondawels
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 4 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, National Park fees, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch on non transfer days & days not in Kruger, All activities, Local guide, Hotel and/or Airport pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch on transfer days and days in Kruger (we will stop at places where lunch can be purchased), Gratuities, Flight to South Africa, Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By vagabondamaledetta
I had a really great time on this safari. The guides were really knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. We saw so many animals!! It was a dream come true. The stop at Blyde Canyon on the way back is a nice plus as well. All staff was nice and friendly; great driver Tabo, excellent cook Tiger, and super field guides and bushmen Raymond and Talli. Thank you to Nyarai and Luca as well. I only have a small complaint: even for a "budget" safari, I find it absurd that drinking water it's not included in the meals that were provided. I understand for soft drinks and others but water should be included.
2. 14-Day Mozambique and Zim Explorer Adventure Camping Tour from Victoria Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy Big Five Game viewing experiences in both Hwange and Kruger National Park. Marvel at the ancient Zimbabwe Ruins and enjoy a game drive and walk to see the Rhinos at Matobo National Park. Take the coastal route in Mozambique to relax on the sun-kissed beaches and explore the amazing marine life of the warm Indian Ocean. A terrific way to experience both wildlife and the seaside! Please note: Due to weather conditions in Mozambique, an alternative itinerary has been put in place for April and May bookings.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Fully equipped safari vehicle , Camping and cooking equipment , All road tolls and vehicle taxes , All ground transportation, Sleeping mattress , Meals as indicated , Services of two crew, Victoria Falls Visit , Hwange National Park, Open Vehicle Game Drive with resident guide* , Matobo National Park, Open Vehicle Game Drive with resident guide* , Bilene and Tofo Beach, Inhambane , Dhow Safari, Vilanculos – Magaruque Island snorkelling , Zimbabwe Ruins , Kruger National Park, Open Vehicle Game Drive with resident guide
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 220pp)* , Visas , Flights , Travel insurance , Departure taxes, Airport transfers , Sleeping bag , Optional activities, Drinks, tips , Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
3. Street food, public art & history tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
This fun walking tour covers the fascinating history of Fordsburg and surrounds. The tour meets up at the City Lodge Hotel in Newtown, from where we take a gentle walk to Fordsburg, covering some beautiful street and public art along the way. The focus is on street food, and we eat from Indian, Bangladeshi, Syrian, African and Pakistani traders – best to come hungry! You will discover all the hidden secrets, meet the traders and lovely people of Fordsburg, and do plenty of shopping! The tour is suitable for vegetarians and people unable to eat spicy food, but not for vegan or lactose intolerant eaters.
Inclusions: A variety of snacks, drinks as well as lunch is included in your tour. Best to arrive very hungry!
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Reviewed By Matteo C
we spent a lovely day with our guide visiting several parts of Soweto, we enjoyed nice food nice view and we discovered a lot of the history of this incredible township
4. Johannesburg Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Johannesburg is the largest urban complex of South Africa with a population exceeding quarter million. This tour will take you back from the apartheid to freedom by guiding you through the historical area in Johannesburg. With this tour you will embrace things like art, architecture, history and multi-culturism. This is a walking tour where we are going to use public transport and walking the streets.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
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Reviewed By Z7246PSmarkd
Andile is a very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable tour guide. Unfortunately for us, we were in Johannesburg at a time when many attractions were still closed due to COVID-19. This meant we could not go to the Apartheid museum. Andile did his best to compensate for this. He took us to Soweto Towers instead and gave us a lot of history and background on the Apartheid era, as well as great insight into life in Soweto today. Despite us not being able to do the full tour, I would still recommend this package. Thank you Andile.
5. Soweto half-day tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our tour helps you to experience our local taxi with the locals to Soweto and how the taxi operate You get to know more about the hidden germs in Soweto and also experience Soweto in a local perspective
Inclusions: You get to taste one of our typical local cuisine and beer
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Reviewed By Compass818748
We did the Soweto Pub Crawl Tour together and were simply thrilled. Although only two of us took part in the tour, our guides Nthabi and Luthando took a lot of time for us and introduced us to beers in South Africa. Of course there were also numerous and really nice photos taken. During the tour we got to know Soweto from a very personal and exciting side. We tasted several beers and at the end there was a surprise for us. We learned a lot and our alcohol level was accordingly high at the end of the evening and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. We were also lovingly welcomed by the other South Africans and integrated into the conversations. For both of us it was an unforgettable evening. I can recommend the tour to anyone who likes to drink a beer or two and get to know Soweto in a very personal way. The only point of criticism is that at the end of the evening Luthando did not behave like a professional guide anymore and became a bit pushy. Apart from that, the guides were super good and cared a lot about our well-being and gave us a lot of knowledge.
6. This is Hillbrow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Explore the streets of Hillbrow and Berea and discover more about one of Johannesburg's most notorious and misunderstood districts.
Inclusions: Classic Hillbrow street fare - Pap & Chicken with a drink of your choice
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Reviewed By kennedy116
Was an awesome experience. Very friendly guys and they are knowledgeable on the history of the place. The venue offers killer views! Will keep on visiting this space!
7. Johannesburg City Centre Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our tour is the best way to discover the city centre and know more about the places of significant history and see some of the areas you can't visit on your own and here you experience the city from the local perspective and our guides are very good at making the clients happy all the time making sure that the clients explore the city and are safe through out and they are also very good walking companions who are happy to share the history, culture and life of of the city as a whole
Inclusions: Local guide
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Reviewed By Compass818748
We did the Soweto Pub Crawl Tour together and were simply thrilled. Although only two of us took part in the tour, our guides Nthabi and Luthando took a lot of time for us and introduced us to beers in South Africa. Of course there were also numerous and really nice photos taken. During the tour we got to know Soweto from a very personal and exciting side. We tasted several beers and at the end there was a surprise for us. We learned a lot and our alcohol level was accordingly high at the end of the evening and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. We were also lovingly welcomed by the other South Africans and integrated into the conversations. For both of us it was an unforgettable evening. I can recommend the tour to anyone who likes to drink a beer or two and get to know Soweto in a very personal way. The only point of criticism is that at the end of the evening Luthando did not behave like a professional guide anymore and became a bit pushy. Apart from that, the guides were super good and cared a lot about our well-being and gave us a lot of knowledge.
8. Maboneng Street Art Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
On this tour you will see an eclectic, ever-evolving mix of street art featuring the best of local and International street artists. This is an opportunity to meet the locals and learn about the history of public art in this neighbourhood. Meeting at Cosmopolitan, Maboneng the creative hub of Johannesburg, filled with beautiful street art on every corner, We will explore this neighbourhood full of, murals, art and galleries, with a local guide whilst sharing stories behind the artworks and artists in what inspired them, and how street art is changing the perspective in communities.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: All additional Items and Cost
Reviewed By I982HPjennyc
Excellent virtual tour of the beautiful city, culture, and history. Sipho is a very talented photographer and storyteller. I highly recommend this virtual tour.
9. Soweto Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
A history tour of Soweto where political Icons lived during Apartheid fighting against the regime. Walking you will get an idea about the everyday life in the township, local talents and nowadays youth culture. Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid. I will then introduce you to the house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945 where he lived until his imprisonments for 27 years. We will then have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu in the famous street in Vilakazi Street. Continueing through Orlando East the first formal settlement of Soweto & Orlando Stadium, Soweto football giants, the Orlando Pirate and making local by riding a minibus taxi to our last stop at the Orlando Towers. we will share many personal stories about my family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and everyone of us, and how Soweto has changed today. Lunch Included : Kota (Local burger)
Inclusions: Local Burger (Kota), Private transportation
Exclusions: All additional Items and Cost
Reviewed By I982HPjennyc
Excellent virtual tour of the beautiful city, culture, and history. Sipho is a very talented photographer and storyteller. I highly recommend this virtual tour.
10. Virtual Tour Of Soweto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
I'll take you on a virtual history tour of Soweto where political Icons lived during Apartheid fighting against the regime. Using digital photographs, you will get an idea about the everyday life in the townships, local talents and nowadays youth culture. Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising that transpired in 1976, which was one the down fall of apartheid. I will then introduce you to the famous house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945 where he lived until he was imprisoned for 27 years. We will then have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu. I will share many personal stories about my family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and everyone of us, and how it has changed our lives. Born free's are a generation born during and after 1994. They symbolise freedom, the rainbow nation and a new inspired South Africa. I will compare the two generations and explain the challenges in today's society.
Inclusions: I'll suggest my 3 favourite South African musicians,3 history books,and 3 movies about South Africa!
Exclusions: All additional Items and Cost
Reviewed By Z9831VHcarlyb
Had such a great experience! It was just me and my friend (both women) on the tour and we felt completely safe the whole time, after reading some reviews for other tour companies we were a bit worried. Our guide, Rambo, was excellent. Very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly well liked in the local community. We really learned a lot and got a feel for the vibe of Soweto. He was flexible with the tour and tailored it for us, definitely not your average tour experience. Cant recommend enough, whether you frequent Johannesburg or are just there for a weekend.
