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Rosebank
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2 attractions
2
Melrose Arch
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1 attractions
3
Mandela Foundation
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2 attractions
4
Monroe Drive (Viewpoint)
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1 attractions
5
Constitution Hill
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1 attractions
6
Mining District
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1 attractions
7
Apartheid Museum/Theme Park
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1 attractions
8
Gold Reef City
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1 attractions
9
Newtown
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2 attractions
10
The Playground, Braamfontein
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2 attractions
11
Johannesburg Zoo
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1 attractions
12
Military Museum
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1 attractions
Discover Johannesburg with audio guides, kids' commentary & free hotel shuttle services.
- Everything you get: Jump on this 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and explore 12 iconic spots, including the Apartheid Museum & Gold Reef City, with buses arriving every 40 minutes. You can also enjoy multilingual audio guides, commentary for kids & a complimentary hotel shuttle service.
- Why choose this: Find your own way around Johannesburg on this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour that takes you to top landmarks in the city.
- Sights covered: On your ride, you will spot Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Zoo, Military Museum & more top sights.
Discover Johannesburg with audio guides, kids' commentary & free hotel shuttle services.
- Everything you get: Jump on this 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and explore 12 iconic spots, including the Apartheid Museum & Gold Reef City, with buses arriving every 40 minutes. You can also enjoy multilingual audio guides, commentary for kids & a complimentary hotel shuttle service.
- Why choose this: Find your own way around Johannesburg on this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour that takes you to top landmarks in the city.
- Sights covered: On your ride, you will spot Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Zoo, Military Museum & more top sights.
Inclusions
- 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red Route
- Complimentary shuttle bus from Sandton to Rosebank
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans & Zulu
- Kids commentary
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
City Highlights Tour (Red Route)
Discover the heart, heritage, and culture of Johannesburg on this bus tour.
Popular stops: Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Zoo
Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Timetable
- Southern Sun Sandton: 9am
- Maslow: 9:08am
- Hilton: 9:12am
- Radisson Blu Gautrain: 9:18am
- Davinci: 9:25am
- Rosebank: 9:40am
Please note that the hotel shuttle takes you to stop 1: Rosebank
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time.
- Wheelchairs cannot be larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. If your wheelchair exceeds these measurements, contact the operator, who will assist you.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase.
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Jungeun
Jun 2025Verified booking
Otis
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YAVOR
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Anna
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Used the bus for a day with my husband. Easy way to see a lot. Loved the commentary. Only downside: a bit crowded at the zoo stop.
Yu
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Hop-on hop-off bus = so much easier than trying to figure out taxis. Audio guide was fun, staff were chill. Weather was perfect. Would do again!
Tanya
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Absolutely FAB experience! Went with my mom and sister, and we felt totally safe. Staff was super helpful (even helped us find a pharmacy near Rosebank). Commentary was interesting, especially the bits about Joburg’s gold mining history. Would totally recommend for families.
Julia
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Honestly didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did! Was worried it’d be too touristy but actually learned a ton. The Apartheid Museum stop was powerful. Staff were friendly—even gave us tips for where to eat lunch. Only downside: can’t take pics inside the museum, but that’s fair.
Rafael
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Loved it! Hopped on at Rosebank, did the full loop, and got off at Apartheid Museum. The staff were really friendly and even gave us a map with food recs. Audio guide was surprisingly GOOD. Would recommend.
Zoe
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Did this with my boyfriend last month – honestly, super convenient. The commentary was interesting, and you can plug in your own headphones (yay). Got a bit squished on the top deck in the afternoon but the views make up for it. Best stop: Constitution Hill. Only wish the buses came a bit more often. Still, good value!
Evelin
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Took my parents who don’t walk much—bus was PERFECT for them. Easy, safe, and staff was super nice. Apartheid Museum was the highlight. Worth every rand.
Tomas
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Took the bus with my wife and two teenagers. LOVED the Apartheid Museum stop, and we spent extra time there. The audio guide made the trip super interesting. Staff was friendly and helpful when we got a bit lost at Gold Reef City. Would do it again!
Karim
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Decided to try this bus with my uni friends. Day started slow coz the first bus was late (10 mins, not a biggie), but after that, smooth sailing. The info on the audio guide was cool, but the best part was just chilling up top and watching the city go by. Crowds at Gold Reef City were a pain tho.
Tom
May 2024Verified Partner Review
Family trip with the kids! Kids LOVED sitting on the top deck, waving at everyone. We did two stops, and the staff were so patient. Highly recommend for families.
Michele
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Did this with my partner last week. Super easy to get around, but the bus was a bit late at Zoo Lake. Otherwise, clean and comfortable. Bring a hat for the top deck!
Petra
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
It’s decent for seeing the city, but some stops are a bit out of the way. Audio guide is okay. Worth it if you don’t wanna deal with taxis.
Jon
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Did this on a rainy afternoon—sat below deck, which was still comfy. Staff were friendly, and we got a lot out of the audio guide. Good for bad weather days.
Ola
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Took my mom (she’s 75!) and she managed just fine. Staff was super helpful, and the commentary was interesting. Highlight: Gold Reef City.
Omar
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Took the red bus tour with my best mate. We’re both into history so the audio guide was a hit (lots of facts, not just touristy stuff). The Apartheid Museum stop is intense but important. Got snacks at Gold Reef City too. Little tip: sit on the left side for better pics.
Oscar
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Best way to see Joburg without a car! Took my girlfriend and we both enjoyed the relaxed pace. The commentary was actually interesting, and the top deck gives an AMAZING view. Would recommend for couples.
Monica
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Did the tour with my partner. The Apartheid Museum was moving. Staff were helpful, and the buses ran on time. Would recommend!
Leticia
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Did the bus with my parents and sister. Loved the flexibility. Some buses were a bit late, but overall good. The Apartheid Museum was the highlight for us.
Jonas
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Fun way to see Joburg with friends. We did a whole loop then decided where to hop off for longer. Buses were mostly on time except for one delay near the zoo. Bring snacks – not many options at some stops.
Andre
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Honestly, this bus tour is a lifesaver if ur new in Joburg like me! Took my cousin along and we both LOVED sitting up top—even tho I got a bit sunburnt (bring a hat, trust me). Audio guide was actually interesting (not boring history, more like stories). We hopped off at the Apartheid Museum (heavy stuff but sooo worth it), then just chilled at Constitution Hill for a while. Only thing, traffic near Rosebank made us wait a bit for the next bus, but no biggie. Staff was suuuper friendly and even pointed out local food spots. Def worth it for first timers!
Luca
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Did the tour solo, and it was great. Felt safe, learned a TON, and didn’t have to worry about directions. Would recommend.
Nina
Apr 2024Verified Partner Review
Did this with my dad and brother – good way to see a lot without walking too much. Bus was comfy. Wish there were more food options at stops.
Why choose Hop-on Hop-off Johannesburg
Flexible exploration
There’s no need to stick to a rigid itinerary! Explore attractions at your own pace, and move on to the next one when you’re ready. All you have to do is head to your closest stop and get a ride to where you want to go.
See all major attractions
Want to spend your day discovering the Johannesburg Zoo, Constitution Hill, or Gold Reef City? With a Hop-on Hop-off pass, you won’t have to worry about missing out on seeing any of the attractions on your bucket list because you couldn’t find a bus or train to take you there.
Ease of convenience
A Hop-on Hop-off pass is ideal if you’d like to skip the hassle of public transportation. This bus tour will take you to the top landmarks in the city. You simply have to get to your closest pickup point and hop on board when a bus arrives.
Additional perks
In addition to their Hop-on Hop-off service, your passes also come with added perks like audio guides, kids’ commentary, and complimentary hotel transfers from specific hotels around the city.
Hop-on Hop-off buses are a great choice for
Budget travelers
A Hop-on Hop-off pass is a godsend for travelers who want to see as much of Johannesburg as possible while on a budget crunch. You don’t just get Hop-on Hop-off service for the price of one ticket, but also other perks like panoramic seats, audio guides, hotel transfers & more.
Travelers on a tight schedule
Only have a day to spend in Jozi? That’s alright! You can still see the city’s major highlights with a Hop-on Hop-off pass. All you have to do is get on board and hit as many attractions as possible within your schedule.
First-time visitors
If you’re a first-time traveler to Johannesburg, a Hop-on Hop-off tour is a great way to get a sense of the city’s people & culture. After you loop around your route a couple of times, you can decide which attractions you’d like to visit first and set the pace for the rest of your trip.
Families with kids & elders
It is extremely easy and efficient to book and use a Hop-on Hop-off bus pass. So if you’re traveling as a large family, it would be less of a hassle to get passes for everyone than to purchase individual public transport tickets.
Discover more with City Sightseeing Johannesburg
Marvel at 360° panoramic views from an upper deck seat, tune in to informative audio guides, and make use of complimentary hotel shuttle services on City Sightseeing’s Hop-on Hop-off bus tour around Johannesburg.
- Ideal for: First-time visitors who aren’t sure where to start exploring & budget travelers who want to cover as many sights as possible in a single day.
- Timings: 9:45am to 3pm
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Frequency: Every 40 minutes
- No. of stops: 12
- Popular stops: Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Military Museum
How to book Hop-on Hop-off tickets?
Step 1: Choose your route
Each tour follows a unique route. Review the routes and stops, and pick the tour that covers your must-see attractions.
Step 2: Book your tickets
Purchase your Hop-on Hop-off tickets easily using your credit/debit card.
Step 3: Check your email
Receive your ticket voucher instantly in your inbox.
Step 4: Download the operator’s app
Track the bus in real-time, plan your journey, and explore routes with an interactive map.
Step 5: Hop on & explore!
Head to any designated stop, show your mobile voucher to the driver or staff, and start your adventure!
Top sights covered
Constitution Hill
Constitution Hill is a former prison complex, present-day museum, symbolizing South Africa's liberating journey to democracy.
Frequently asked questions about Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Can I board the Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off tour at any stop?
Yes, you can get on and off the tour at any of the stops along your route.
Do I need to purchase separate tickets for my children?
Yes, you do. However, most operators do not charge a fee for very young children who don’t need their own seats. But typically, a child who is 5 years and above requires a ticket to travel, although their ticket price may be discounted. Please carefully read the details on the check-out page before booking tickets for your children.
Do the Johannesburg Hop-on Hopp-off tours offer hotel pick-ups?
Yes, they do. If you’re staying at the Southern Sun Sandton, Maslow, Hilton, Radisson Blu Gautrain, or Davinci, you can access the complimentary hotel shuttle service included in your pass. The pick-up times will be disclosed in your ticket after booking.
Can older people ride on the Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off bus tour?
Yes, they can. However, if the elders you’re traveling with have any spinal or mobility issues, we recommend staying on the lower half of the bus, as the climb to the upper deck can be a bit of a strain.
Are these bus tours wheelchair-friendly?
Most buses are accessibility-friendly. However, we recommend contacting the tour operator to confirm that they can accommodate your needs on your travel day.
Will I be provided meals or food while on board?
No, there are no meal options included in your Hop-on Hop-off pass.
From happy customers
Tom
may, 2024
Family trip with the kids! Kids LOVED sitting on the top deck, waving at everyone. We did two stops, and the staff were so patient. Highly recommend for families.
City Sightseeing: Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Hugo
feb, 2024
Took my girlfriend, we enjoyed it overall. Top deck is the way to go, bring sunscreen tho! Loved the Apartheid Museum stop. Traffic made the last bit slow, but worth it for the sights.
City Sightseeing: Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Jonas
abr, 2024
Fun way to see Joburg with friends. We did a whole loop then decided where to hop off for longer. Buses were mostly on time except for one delay near the zoo. Bring snacks – not many options at some stops.
City Sightseeing: Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Ola
abr, 2024
Took my mom (she’s 75!) and she managed just fine. Staff was super helpful, and the commentary was interesting. Highlight: Gold Reef City.
City Sightseeing: Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Veronika
mar, 2024
Tried this with my boyfriend. Bus was clean, staff was helpful. Wish the route included more stops, but good value for money.
City Sightseeing: Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Grace
feb, 2024
Did this on a sunny day last month, and it was a great intro to Joburg. Sat on the top deck (bring sunglasses). Only downside: some stops are a bit far from the main sights.
City Sightseeing: Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Anya
mar, 2024
Bus tour was great! Took my little brother and he had a blast waving at everyone from the top. Stops are well-marked. Would recommend.
City Sightseeing: Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Marta
feb, 2024
Great way to get around Joburg! I went solo and felt safe the whole time. Loved the flexibility to hop off where I wanted (Constitution Hill is a must). Weather was HOT so sitting on the top deck was a bit much in the afternoon, but views were EPIC. Some stops (like Gold Reef City) were a bit crowded, but not too bad. Would do it again.
City Sightseeing: Johannesburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour