Joburg/Soweto & Gold Reef City Full Day Tour

The Joburg/Soweto & Gold Reef City Full Day Tour offers an immersive experience that delves into South Africa’s rich history and culture. Visitors will embark on a captivating journey, exploring iconic landmarks in Soweto, and indulging in thrilling rides at the renowned Gold Reef City Theme Park. With inclusive transfers, lunch, and bottled water, this comprehensive tour promises a well-rounded day of discovery and excitement.

Key Points

• This full-day tour offers an immersive experience, covering Johannesburg city, Soweto landmarks, and the thrilling Gold Reef City Theme Park.
• The tour provides insights into South Africa’s history and culture, including a surface mine tour and gold pouring demonstration.
• The tour is priced at Kč 3,050 per person and operates daily, except on Mondays and Tuesdays, unless during Gauteng public school holidays.
• Inclusions cover return transfers, entrance fees, bottled water, and lunch, with comfortable clothing recommended for certain activities.
• The tour requires a minimum of 1 participant and offers live guides in English, French, and Portuguese.

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Tour Overview and Pricing

The Joburg/Soweto & Gold Reef City Full Day Tour offers visitors a comprehensive experience, priced at Kč 3,050 per person and lasting approximately 8 hours.

It provides free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and a "reserve now, pay later" option.

The tour includes a drive through Johannesburg City, visits to Soweto’s landmarks, and an experience at the Gold Reef City Theme Park with over thirty rides.

Transfers, park entrance fees, bottled water, and lunch are all included.

Transfers, park entrance fees, bottled water, and lunch are all included in the Joburg/Soweto & Gold Reef City Full Day Tour.

The tour operates daily, except on Mondays and Tuesdays, unless during Gauteng public school holidays.

Itinerary Highlights

This tour offers a diverse itinerary, starting with a drive through the vibrant streets of Johannesburg City.

Guests will then visit Soweto, exploring the iconic Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Museum, and the Mandela House Museum to gain insights into South Africa’s history and culture.

The highlight of the day is the experience at Gold Reef City Theme Park, where thrill-seekers can enjoy over thirty rides, including some of South Africa’s fastest and biggest attractions.

The tour also includes a surface mine tour and a gold pouring demonstration, providing a unique perspective on the country’s mining heritage.

Gold Reef City Theme Park

Towering over the landscape, Gold Reef City Theme Park has carved out a reputation as a premier destination for thrill-seekers in South Africa.

This expansive park boasts an array of adrenaline-pumping rides, catering to adventurers of all ages. From gut-wrenching rollercoasters to family-friendly attractions, the park offers something for all:

• Home to some of South Africa’s fastest and biggest thrill rides

• Offers a wide range of family-friendly rides and attractions

• Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except during Gauteng public school holidays

• Provides a unique opportunity to experience the gold mining heritage of the region

Inclusions and Logistics

Although the tour includes return transfers from Johannesburg and surrounding areas, it’s important to note that pickup from hotels is scheduled between 8am-9am.

The tour price covers the entrance fee to Gold Reef City Theme Park as well as bottled water and lunch. Guests should wear comfortable clothes, as they’ll be visiting a surface mine and participating in a gold pouring experience.

The gold mine tour lasts 30-45 minutes. The tour requires a minimum of 1 participant and a live tour guide is available in English, French, and Portuguese.

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Important Information

Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothes for the tour, as they’ll be visiting a surface mine and participating in a gold pouring experience.

Weapons or sharp objects aren’t allowed on the tour.

The gold mine tour lasts 30-45 minutes. A minimum of 1 participant is required for the tour to operate.

Live tour guides are available in English, French, and Portuguese.

• Wear comfortable clothes

• No weapons or sharp objects allowed

• Gold mine tour duration: 30-45 minutes

• Minimum 1 participant required

Johannesburg City Drive

The tour begins with a drive through the bustling streets of Johannesburg, often referred to as the "City of Gold." Guests will have the opportunity to witness the city’s diverse architecture, from towering skyscrapers to historic buildings that reflect its rich cultural heritage.

| Johannesburg Landmarks | Description |

| — | — |

| Constitution Hill | Former prison now housing the Constitutional Court |

| Civic Centre | Iconic modernist building housing municipal offices |

| Newtown | Vibrant arts and culture district |

| Ponte City | Iconic cylindrical high-rise apartment building |

| Nelson Mandela Bridge | Suspension bridge connecting Braamfontein and Newtown |

The drive offers a glimpse into the heart of South Africa’s economic and cultural center, setting the stage for the captivating experiences that await at Soweto and Gold Reef City.

Soweto Exploration

After exploring the vibrant streets of Johannesburg, the tour ventures into the renowned township of Soweto, a place of profound historical significance.

Visitors will walk down Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners – Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners – Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

The tour also includes a visit to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, which commemorates the 1976 Soweto Uprising, a pivotal event in the anti-apartheid movement.

Plus, guests will have the opportunity to tour Mandela House, where the legendary leader lived for many years.

• Vilakazi Street

• Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum

• Mandela House

• Exploration of Soweto’s rich history and culture

Gold Mine Tour and Experience

From Soweto’s rich history, the tour now moves on to explore the captivating world of South Africa’s gold mining industry.

Visitors will embark on a surface mine tour, providing a glimpse into the country’s storied gold mining past. The highlight is the hands-on gold pouring experience, where guests can pour their own piece of the precious metal.

This immersive activity offers a unique opportunity to understand the intricate process and appreciate the significance of gold in South Africa’s economy and culture.

The tour’s inclusion of this engaging mining experience complements the earlier Soweto exploration.

The Sum Up

This comprehensive tour provides an immersive experience, exploring Johannesburg’s rich heritage and cultural landmarks, as well as the thrilling rides and attractions at Gold Reef City Theme Park. With return transfers, lunch, and bottled water included, it offers a comfortable and hassle-free way to discover the diversity of South Africa’s vibrant Joburg and Soweto regions.

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