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Things to do in Gauteng

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Ride through Soweto's historic streets

Cycle through Orlando West and East, visiting key sites and enjoying a local drink, Kota.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 945 reviews

Trace Soweto’s living history with a local guide

Follow Soweto’s streets with a local guide and hear stories of its people and history.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews

Explore Johannesburg's underground book scene

Discover the vibrant, hidden world of street booksellers and it's literary history.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews

Soweto tuk-tuk Tour

Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Soweto. Discover it's complex history & Urban Culture

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviews

Design your own African-print garment

Fill your day with bespoke fashion, local food culture, and a city experience all in one.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

Soweto and Johannesburg historical & Cultural Tour

Experience South Africa's rich history and vibrant local culture in every moment.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

Explore Soweto's hidden gems

Discover the real Soweto, from the Hector Pieterson Memorial to Vilakazi Street.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviews

Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

Discover why this global creative hub is a must see for lovers of fashion, food, and art.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Join a cultural tour of Orlando West in Soweto. Bike through homes of political icons who lived here while fighting the regime during apartheid.

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Soweto Walking tour with Food & Beer

Experience Soweto like a local. Enjoy a fatcake breakfast, visit Memorial sites, taste a local Kota, share a local beer and discover the history, culture and people that make Soweto unforgettable.

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Union Buildings Heritage Walk

Walk through the iconic terraces and gardens of the Union Buildings while discovering their architecture, history, symbolism, and the stories behind one of South Africa’s most important landmarks.

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Soweto's Jewel: Food, art, history & AI Ice cream

Take in Diepkloof from a rooftop vantage, have fun bidding in an art auction, then share township flavors and sample robot-made ice cream. Everything included in the package!

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Underground to Sky Architectural Walking Tour

Walk the original downtown with an architecture enthusiast who studied at Wits University and compare the creative, financial and mining districts through their buildings.

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Around The World in Culinary Dishes

Around the World in Culinary Dishes is an immersive hospitality and networking experience designed to connect people through curated cuisine, cultural storytelling and collaborative conversations.

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Joburg City Heritage Walking Tour

Journey through the historic mining district, visit iconic landmarks, old mining company headquarters, and heritage sites that tell the story of gold, labour, migration, and urban development.

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Inside Soweto's Music Scene-Live Tuesday Jam

Every Tuesday evening step inside Soweto’s underground music scene. Experience a live jam session where local musicians improvise, collaborate, and create music in the moment.

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Johannesburg Trails & Scenic Hiking Experience

Escape the city and discover Johannesburg’s hidden natural beauty. Enjoy a guided hike through scenic trails, breathtaking viewpoints, local wildlife, and unforgettable landscapes with KAY Tours SA.

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Create Unique Handcrafted Modern African Jewellery

Learn how to creatively combine leather strings, stainless steel chains, wooden beads and other endogenous materials to produce your own unique African inspired jewellery pieces.