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Discover more of Johannesburg with tickets for a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour around the city. Opt for an optional two-hour guided tour of Soweto, known as the "New York of Africa". Board a bright red double-decker bus at your leisure and enjoy live commentary on Johannesburg's famous sights. Extend your experience to Soweto, where you'll follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela and witness the beginnings of Mahatma Gandhi's legal career, all with the same bus tour ticket.
Topless Tours Pty Ltd
USD 34.15
I opted for the 1-day ticket with the Soweto extension tour and found the logistics to be subpar. The connection at Gold Reef Casino was particularly frustrating. If you board the bus at Rosebank, it arrives at the casino at 10:34, but the details state that the Soweto tour departs at 10:33. The hop on hop off bus actually arrived at the Gold Reef Casino very close to 10:33. This timing made the transition unreasonably rushed, leaving barely any room for even a brief restroom break after a 1.5-hour bus ride. Allowing a 10–15-minute overlap here would significantly improve the experience. The Soweto portion of the tour was decent overall, but not without flaws. While most stops were satisfactory, the visit to Orlando Towers was underwhelming. The stop location didn’t provide good photo opportunities, and the visit felt rushed; just as we disembarked, we were told it was time to leave. Additionally, some buses could use maintenance. After the Soweto tour, the hop on/hop off bus that I took had a large crack in the upper viewing windshield, which didn’t inspire confidence in its safety. On the positive side, I must commend Michaela for her excellent customer service. We communicated via email, and she was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. She gave me details on the tour and promptly resolving an issue I had with my ticket. Her efforts were a bright spot in an otherwise average experience. With better timing, improved planning, and proper bus maintenance, this tour could be far more enjoyable.