Free walking tours in Johannesburg

Absolutely outstanding! Thabo makes Soweto unforgettable. Deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely kind, he brings history and humanity together in every step. More than a guide — a storyteller, teacher, and bridge to the spirit of Soweto. If you want a secure and authentic experience in Joburg, let it be with Thabo.

It was really interesting the tour. Gosi, was really informed and kind. Thanks buddy !!!

I had the best time with Thabo 😊 He's a great tour guide. Super friendly, very knowledgeable and really helpful. I learned a lot about Soweto's history. This tour was great ! Really interesting and informative. Even culinary 😝 I highly recommend it !

Super positive surprised from the tour! I have got a wonderfull experience with Thabo! He knew the area, was well informed and made sure we really understand Soweto. I can really recommend the tour to everyone :)

Learned a lot about South Africa from a local and his perspective. Hoped the tour covered more history than art. The bus ride was great as it was so different and we wouldn’t have had the experience without the tour. Still the constitution court visit was my favorite.

5 stars all the way. Sean is informative, knowledgeable and extremely interesting. We had time in the museums and took a “bus” for a short trip. Felt safe in Sean’s capable hands .

We absolutely loved learning about the CBD history, graffiti art and people from our wonderful guide, Lebo! And beginning at Bertrand’s Cafe was amazing—-such a cool place. Thanks so much for offering this wonderful, free tour!

Wow! Such a great tour guide Sean is! His tour is informative and interesting! He shows you all the graffiti in the area and introduces you to local South African cuisine! Definitely a must do when you’re in Johannesburg!!

I had such a great time with Thabo!!! He knows so much about Soweto being a local, he made the tour interesting and despite the serious topic we had lots of fun! After the tour we had a beer and food together and talked even more! Absolutely recommend!

Excellent morning with Sean! I got to visit places I wouldn’t have thought to go on my own, and with the Civil Rights Day holiday, we even stopped by some additional sites. It was the perfect balance of history and present-day context, with a great mix of guided explanations and time to explore on my own. Huge thanks to Sean for coming out just for me on a holiday weekend and extending the tour

Sean is an excellent guide. He is patient and explains the background and historical importance of key buildings in this tour of the downtown. From the symbolism in the architecture of the Constitutional Court to the significance of the Market Theatre, Sean takes you on a wonderful introduction to Johannesburg.

It was realy Nice ! The guide Sean realy Nice also! Wonderful experience!

Sean is an excellent tour guide and the tour was fun, informative, invigorating and safe. You see a side of Johannesburg loaded with life and joy—the art was meaningful, the commentary engaging. Local dives and galleries were featured and as we shared a meal at the end—talk was lively and truly made the world a smaller, better place. Sean was cool, friendly and insightful and shared his knowledge on life and how to tour South Africa better and well and we are all the more richer for the experience. Definitely recommended! With thanks from Jules and Gerry.

Sean is just a star..it was awesome to be with him on tour start to finish. Loaded with loads of information and awesome treats of local food and culture.. a tour worth taking and would highly recommend him.

We had an incredible experience on this walking tour of Johannesburg! Our guide, Sean, was knowledgeable, engaging, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time. From the historic significance of Constitution Hill to the rich cultural insights at the Museum of Africa, we gained a deeper understanding of the city’s past and present. Exploring Maboneng was a highlight—its vibrant street art, lively atmosphere, and delicious local food made for an unforgettable experience. Sean made sure we felt comfortable, informed, and immersed in the city’s culture every step of the way. If you’re visiting Johannesburg, this tour is a must! Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the city’s history, art, and local flavors in an authentic way.

If you want to learn about the history of Soweto and South Africa, you want to do this tour! We learned so much and Thabo did a magnificent job of showing us around. Come with an empty stomach as the street food at Vikalazi street should NOT be missed.

If you only do one tour while in Jozi this should be it. Thabos is knowledgeable about the sad story of the Soweto students without being preachy. We visited all of the iconic sites and he gave us time to visit inside the Nelson Mandela home ( extra cost). He loves his work and it comes through during the entire tour. I highly recommend visiting Soweto with Thabos.

Sean was great, made the whole group feel welcome and brought a lovely attitude to the tour. He even bought us umbrellas when it started to pour it down! Top quality guide

Maboneng art and food tour! Highly recommended: Sean took the time to show us a lot. He knows about the major streetart, has good contacts at the foodtruck, galleries and cafes. And he is an interesting guy. Most importantly, we felt safe!

Sean was knowledgeable and professional. We went to a wide range of sites including the federal courthouse and sites on Constitution Hill, the Wit museum and African Museum. Also saw some local mural art. All were well explained and Sean was accessible and answered many questions. Ended at a local restaurant where we ate local fare. Inexpensive and delicious.

Thabo was a passionate and excellent guide. His knowledge about Soweto and it's history was very good and he made the tour very informative and enjoyable. We felt very safe throughout and he made some good local recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it for an authentic experience.

Thabo was enthusiastic and informative. Great insights and conversation.

Great tour! Thabo was personable, knowledgeable and flexible - would highly recommend :))

Great tour! Sean was personable and knowledgeable - would highly recommend :))

Thabo was an amazing and enthousiastic guide! We had a lot of questions and he was able to answer them perfectly, which shows that he has a lot of passion and knowledge about the neighbourhood:) The tour was a nice mix of history and seeing today's culture in the neighbourhood, starting the tour with the history of June 16th and finishing with good conversations, local beers and street food. Danko Thabo!!