The open-top, hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing Red Bus is a great way to zoom around many of the city's key sights in one day. You'll be accompanied by an insightful audio guide on the two-hour journey (the length of the route, without stops). Be sure to download their map to see all the places on the route.
The CitySightseeing Red Bus offers a number of tours:
1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket tour
Hop on the Johannesburg Red Tour ( 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour) from The Zone @ Rosebank and explore the city’s best attractions. Cruise through the city's leafy suburbs with stops at Melrose Arch, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and Constitution Hill. Then, dive into the city’s rich history with visits to the Mining District, Apartheid Museum, and Gold Reef City. Wrap up with cultural hotspots like Newtown, The Playground, and places of interest like Johannesburg Zoo, and the Military Museum before heading back to Rosebank.
Soweto tour
Discover the stories of two famous liberation heroes, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, in the city where their journeys began in the Soweto Tour. Follow Gandhi’s Passive Resistance Movement and Mandela’s Defiance Campaign as you explore Soweto’s rich history guided by a local resident. Highlights include FNB Stadium, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Orlando Towers, Vilakazi Street – home to two Nobel Prize winners – and the Soweto Brewing Company.
Combine the 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off and Soweto tours for one epic Johannesburg experience, or spread the fun over two days if one day feels too much.
The Bus & Guided Art tour
The Bus & Guided Art Tour dives into Joburg's buzzing art scene with Thabo the Tourist, an art-tourism expert with more than a decade of experience. Explore four top galleries, including the Everard Read and Origin Art galleries at Keyes Art Mile, The Melrose Gallery – home to some famous African artists – and the buzzing creative hub of Transwerke Studios. With your personal art guide leading the way, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through Johannesburg’s artistic heart. Read more about our own experience of the tour.
Valentine's sunset bus tour
Departing from Rosebank at 17:30, this exclusive tour is designed for romance. Enjoy Lindt chocolates and a glass of bubbly as you take in stunning panoramic views from a breathtaking viewpoint. Spend 45 magical minutes soaking in the sunset before a scenic ride back, arriving at 19:30 with memories to cherish. For more information and to book tickets, click here.
Tickets are valid for the day and you can hop on and off as many times as you like. Make sure to bring sunscreen and water to keep hydrated along the way.
Helpful information and self-guided walking tour maps are available to help you make the most of your time at the different stops, and many museums also offer discounted entry to City Sightseeing ticket holders. For more information, visit City Sightseeing's website.
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Open
First bus leaves Rosebank at 09:00, last bus from Rosebank at 15:00. A non-stop ride on the Red Route lasts approximately two hours, the Green Route takes one hour.
Price/Additional Info
1-day ticket from R325 (on the bus) and R299 (online) for adults, and R185 for kids. Make sure to buy your tickets online to take advantage of seasonal and online discounts.Associated Venues
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