Top Things to Do in Johannesburg - Johannesburg Must-See Attractions
Things to Do in Johannesburg
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Apartheid Museum, Victoria Yards, Flea & Street Markets, Safaris. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Apartheid Museum, Victoria Yards, Flea & Street Markets, Safaris. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult (price varies by group size)R 2 780
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)R 1 050
Multi-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)R 12 721- fromper adult (price varies by group size)R 2 350
Private and Luxuryfromper adultR 1 100- fromper adult (price varies by group size)R 1 950
Day Tripsfromper adultR 1 850
Multi-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)R 24 595
Day Tripsfromper adultR 1 100- fromper adult (price varies by group size)R 1 750
Speciality Museums
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Revitalized industrial art village teeming with studios, artisanal shops, and local cuisine. Discover creative talents, enjoy live music, and indulge in a cultural Sunday market.
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Amusement & Theme Parks
Compact theme park with a variety of rides catering to all ages, highlighted by the rapids ride and roller coasters. Ideal for family outings with minimal walking required between attractions.
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Historic Sites
Historical site featuring an in-depth tour of a prison complex and Constitutional Court, with exhibits on South Africa's apartheid history and a focus on social justice.
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Historic Sites
Museum in historic neighborhood showcasing the Mandela family's legacy through artifacts and personal items, set within the family's preserved home.
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Zoo with clean facilities and a range of animals, providing golf cart tours and spaces for picnics. Includes a restaurant and secure parking, amidst concerns for animal well-being.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Tranquil urban park with picturesque walking trails, vibrant mosaics, sculptures, and ample spots for picnics. Features benches for scenic views and rest amidst lush greenery.
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Neighbourhoods
Neighborhood known for its urban street art and trendy bars, amidst a backdrop of urban challenges. Features a notable dining spot, "Pata Pata".
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What travellers are saying
- David MkDubai, United Arab Emirates28 contributionsIt was a great experience and a very special day. The museum is an architectural masterpiece and it was a wonderful day and an amazing experience. I will be back to Johannesburg again.Written 18 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Simanta HJohannesburg, South Africa5 contributionsWe visited Victoria Yards, and it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere was vibrant, and we loved exploring the art studios and local shops. It’s a great place to spend time together, relax, and enjoy the creativity all around. We had a really good time!Written 4 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Niria AçucenaMaputo, Mozambique171 contributionsHad an amazing time with my family! The park is clean and well-maintained, with trees providing shade along most pathways. The staff is friendly and always ready to assist. Lines were surprisingly short for a Sunday, with an average wait of just 4–5 minutes.
I enjoyed rides like Anaconda, Jozi Express, Raging River, High Flying Maverick, Tower of Terror, Fun Train, and Lazy River across two visits. Pro tip: buy tickets online, or if you’re not a South African citizen, bring your passport to purchase tickets on-site hassle-free.Written 22 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Exploration1779621 contributionLloyd was our exceptional guide. He provided us in great English an indepth insight into South African history. The tour started at 12am in a group of 7 people and took roughly an hour. We walked together from place to place where Lloyd explained us what we look at. He further went into the details without making it boring and unnecessarily extended. Every question was thoroughly answered. After the guided tour, we had the chance to walk through the place by or own.Written 4 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- eamoVarmland County, Sweden74 contributionsTo see the humble beginnings of his adult married life was interesting and inspiring.
There is lots to see and read but in general I would say the curation of the museum is very poor.
However I would still recommend a visit.
The surrounding area has also turned into a tourist area with markets, performers, restaurants.Written 15 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Karen BPort Elizabeth, South Africa215 contributionsThis is a very big zoo! Fortunately we hired a golf cart and got to see everything.
Not a lot of places to buy food, so you must take your picnic with you.
Toilets spaced out well.
Very large variety of animals!Written 20 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AkhileshMalikUganda85 contributionsWe went Sunday to get groceries in the Rosebank Mall, but first decided to stop at the Sunday Market. We got there and had a tasty snack of Greek and Thai foods. Lots of great foods, and great art and clothes. Love the regular mall, too. Lots of great stores!Written 10 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RYAN C2 contributionsGreat place to relax ..i enjoy it..don't hesitate to visit ...it's fine for family aswell looking for a quite and nice place to spend TimeWritten 24 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Borneo50Melbourne, Australia152 contributionsLesser known than the Apartheid Museum but what a must visit memorial. It's still hard to get our head around these events happening in our lifetime. This museum is an eye opener to the 1976 uprising & makes you shake your head that children were victims of such events. Definitely worth the visit.
Bring your tissues!Written 7 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SzentaValencia, Spain43 contributionsBy all means visit Soweto and challenge old stereotypes. Recommend the excellent Mandy Imbizo Tours, run by a local.Written 8 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sherwin MBrooklyn, NY162 contributionsGreat place to hangout in JoBurg!! Many places to eat, drink and lounge. Nice crowd and a lot of fun!! Definitely worth visiting.Written 26 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SebsIJohannesburg18 contributionsThe market is a lot smaller, but it seems to be of better value. Food was really good (Tacos and Indian Curry). The place did not seemed to be very busy after lunch but there were painting classes and Some good quality hand made South African clothing and crockery on display.Written 19 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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