Got upgraded to the Soweto tour with a little tour around Johannesburg.
Review by: Marsha E, June 2017
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Jo-Berg and the people's struggles in South Africa. I didn't realize the tour was more about the city center and not the total area. We essentially drove around downtown and he told us about the history and politics. We asked if he would venture out to Soweto, which was quite interesting. Soweto is rich in history, as home to the poorest of the poor, but also has improved after apartheid and developed middle class and wealthier areas. My honest assessment is that this tour is far too long for the small section of the city that it actually covers. It is top heavy on political history, so better for travelers who want to hear than to see.
Review by: Somanathan S, May 2017
Saw some sites but we were advised not to get out of the car!!
Review by: gatorcane, March 2017
Excellent tour
Review by: Suzanne W, August 2016
The tour that was in the description was not what we took. We spent most of the time at Constitution Hill and had to wait 25 minutes for the tour at CH to begin. I'm used to tours that provide lots of information while driving around. Unfortunately there was lots of silence while driving place to place. I would not recommend this tour.
Review by: Yokia W, July 2016
Definitely a worthy excursion.
Review by: Yokia W, July 2016
Definitely a worthy excursion.
Review by: Chris R, February 2016
friendly tour guide who did a very good job as far as we were concerned
Review by: Tanveer A, January 2016
Tour was good.
Review by: Riquelmy M, January 2016
The highlight of this tour was visiting Constitution Hill. Insist on taking as much time as you need here, as the rest of the tour goes by rather quickly and can you leave feeling rushed. Exploring Number Four - the prison complex that once housed Mandela and Ghandi is quite interesting.
Review by: Karen F, October 2015
Very nice and informative. Mark was great.
Review by: Mary C, April 2015
Brilliant. I had no idea S Africa was so beautiful and the people so friendly. I did not feel unsafe at any stage in the trip. I highly recommend it.
Review by: yoshihiro T, May 2014
Short and crispy!! Good for starting tour of Johanesburg.
Review by: Mr Chris C J, April 2014
Jo'burg gets a mixed press, and on the basis of our tour, undeservedly so. Our guide Moses was informative and gave a lively and fascinating presentation of Johannesburg's role in the development of modern-day South Africa. The Constitutional Court was well worth a visit, and seeing the redevelopment of down-town Jo'burg was a welcome antidote to the scare stories one hears. Highly recommended, and I just wish we'd had enough time to see Soweto too under Moses' excellent guidance.
Review by: Susan V, December 2013
The tour was good to get an overview of the city - we were just unlucky to have scheduled it for a Saturday afternoon when things close up early and the guide on Constitution Hill wasn't available and such - that being said - I'm glad we did it!
Review by: Janice M, December 2013
Our tour guide was Hennie of Tourvest. He was very proud of his city Johannesburg and wanted to impart as much knowledge and show us as much as he could during our half day tour. We were lucky to have such an informative tour and I would recommend Hennie for any tour in and around Johannesburg.
Review by: Karen W, November 2012
Had a very personalised tour of Jo'Burg given there were only 2 of us on the tour. It was a good way to get to see the city of Jo'Burg and to learn the local history. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative.
Review by: Claudia K, November 2012
I had expected a little more out of this trip. I was mainly driving through the city and not much sightseeing. Mandela Square was not included at all.
Review by: Stuart T, September 2012
Excellent guide - punctual, informative and willing to answer questions. Really interesting - not much to see, as such, but lots of interesting info if you're interesting in the politics and history of the place.
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