Johannesburg – Look Again

A city with more stories than first impressions.

Johannesburg isn’t a city that gives everything away at first glance.

That’s part of its appeal.

Its stories run through gold, migration, creativity, struggle, entrepreneurship, neighbourhoods, art, reinvention and unexpected fun. We’ve created four different ways into the city. Not four versions of the same city tour.

Four different stories.

Choose your way into Jozi

HERITAGE · 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

Nelson Mandela wearing a grey suit and red tie, raising his fist in a gesture of solidarity.

In Madiba’s Footsteps

Explore Johannesburg through the places and stories connected with Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy.

Walk the Footsteps

HISTORY · 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

Historic mining-themed street at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, with an old mine headgear, heritage buildings and visitors.

How Gold Paved the Way

Explore the routes of gold discoveries, the people and industries that shaped Johannesburg.

Follow the Gold

ART & CULTURE · 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

Jozi Art Walk

Meet Johannesburg through its contemporary artists, streets and creative communities.

Discover Creative Jozi

ADVENTURE · 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

Thanks Jozi – That Was Fun

Big skies, Soweto by tuk-tuk and the playful side of Johannesburg.

Discover the Fun

Why Johannesburg deserves more than a stopover.

Jozi isn’t always immediately obvious.

That’s precisely why we like it.

The city rewards travellers willing to spend time with its people, understand its layers and look beyond the airport, hotel and conventional visitor circuit.

Side Street Adventures seeks out the stories and experiences that help the city make sense.

Planning your Johannesburg experience

Our featured Johannesburg experiences are designed as three-night, four-day journeys, with accommodation and guided experiences structured around each theme.
Explore the individual journeys for highlights and itinerary details, then contact us for current availability, pricing and any adjustments to suit your travel plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long are these Johannesburg experiences?

The four featured journeys are designed around three nights and four days, including two primary experience or touring days.

Are these day tours or multi-day packages?

These are multi-day Johannesburg journeys rather than individual day tours. Each combines a particular theme with accommodation and planned experiences.

Can Johannesburg form part of a wider South African holiday?

Absolutely. Tell us about your wider travel plans when enquiring. We can discuss possible connections with other destinations and experiences.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept various convenient payment methods, including major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard), and in some cases, bank transfers. You can select your preferred payment method during the checkout or booking process.

Alexandra Grüner

2 years ago

We really enjoyed our tour with our guide Stix and another South African lady. Stix even offered a tour that wasn't in the regular schedule. After some security instructions, we were all set to go and it was a lot of fun driving these bikes. Going downhill they were quite fast. The views on the way and the "Map of Africa" were amazing. Also the beach and the story about Leeintjies Klip were great! We enjoyed the tour with Stix a lot! Thank you!

Martin Reimann

3 years ago

What a wonderful experience! Great guide with vast knowledge! Highly recommended!

Guy Gunther (‫גיא גינטר‬‎)

Excellent service, Richard was very informative and helpful. We had a wonderful time on the e-bikes. Highly recommended.

Grant Durr

I highly recommend this Ebike Tour. We had a total of 8 people and 2 very skilled and entertaining guides accompanied us on the guided tour of the area surrounding Wilderness. It was visually stunning, providing simply breathtaking views. The tour started with an orientation session allowing everyone to get used to how the ebikes function. Overall the full tour took between 2 to 3 hours. If you're doing this in winter, I would strongly suggest that you take a warm jacket as it gets very cold as you travel higher into the mountains.

Mmaphuti Moholola

4 years ago

Richard was a great guide on the E bike tour. Kept us engaged with the history of the Wilderness, and I wouldn't have asked for a better guide. His dad jokes also grew on me, lol. The scenic ride was enjoyed thoroughly. Richard truly enjoys what he does, and his passion emanates. Very polite young man.

Martin Trollip

5 years ago

What an amazing experience! This is the best way to explore the beautiful surroundings of Wilderness, from the lakes to the mountains and the map of Africa. Bring the whole family for a day of fun. Richard knows the area well and helped with planning a route for a solo ride.

Regina Fugat

What a fun time this little adventure was. So, before setting out on the road, we were instructed how to use the bikes, and rode around near the shop to become acquainted with the bikes. Once you get the hang of the the little motorized bike, it's actually fairly easy to use. We set out towards the Map of Africa, in a single file. The tar road led into a gravel road. We stopped for photos at various locations, and also for a couple of informational chats. Richard, the lead guy is quite knowledgeable and friendly. The Sweeper (at the rear) Deacon is a very friendly young man who clearly loves the job. He was very helpful. I recommend this tour.