Private tour

Johannesburg Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour

4.8 / 5

10 reviews

Activity provider: Lokafy
Private tour

Johannesburg Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour

Activity provider: Lokafy

From US$ 35 per person

With these tours, transform your way of travelling to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see

About this activity

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Covid-19 precautions
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Duration 2 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
You can start the tour at a hotel in the city center, a local will meet you in the hotel lobby or meet you outside your Airbnb.
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Get to know Johannesburg through the eyes of passionate locals
  • Make travel about friendly people, not just places
  • Learn about the city's many tips and tricks and best-kept secrets
Full description
Explore the city with a friendly local who is passionate about his/her city and eager to share all the tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your trip. Meet where you're staying to get familiar with the neighbourhood, find out about the best places to eat and buy groceries, the easiest ways to get around, and the hidden gems you might have missed. By the end of the tour, you'll feel more comfortable in navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Once we receive your booking, the supplier get in touch with you to confirm all the details for the tour: meeting place and time, language and your contact information, and also ask you some questions to get to know you better. They will hand-pick the right local for you based on your interests. Each tour is completely customized so you can choose the meeting location, start time and length that you prefer (minimum: 2 hours).  During the walking tour you will have the option of taking public transportation or taxi to get around the city (at your expense). The local guides (Lokafyers) are locals who are passionate about their city and love to meet travellers and share what they love about their city.  They are not professional tour guides and do these tours occasionally, which provides an authentic and personal experience that is like having a friend show you around their home city.  Through conversations with your Lokafyer, you’ll learn what it’s like to live in Johannesburg, learn about cultural differences, local events and politics and also get to know each other on a personal level. With this experience, you won’t be just passing through the city, you’ll be part of it.
Includes
  • Local guide ("Lokafyer")
  • Customized private walking tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activity costs
  • Meals and drinks
  • Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Children below 3 years old are free of charge.
  • There's a 50% discount for children between 3-12.
  • In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for the Lokafyer (local guide).
  • Travellers can request a specific time for the tour.
  • This is a walking tour. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 10 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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September 10, 2022

Nomsa was amazing. She was very familiar with Soweto, the history & what it’s like to live there. She shared her experiences, took us to the Mandela House, the Apartheid Museum, & the Hector Peiterson Museum. We were so fortunate to meet and talk with Hector’s sister Antoinette Sithole while we were there. She was such a gracious & caring person. She even took photos with us. A real extra bonus for us. We had lunch at a local restaurant, trying yummy African food, including tripe that was so tasty. If you haven’t tried it you must do so! I can’t praise Nomsa enough for an amazing day focused on the culture & food of Jo’Burg! THANK YOU Nomsa!!

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June 6, 2022

November 2, 2019

Product ID: 107788