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Explore Johannesburg from a new angle with Sarah! Sarah grew up in rural Wales; an area she describes as having ‘more sheep than people’.  After studying a BSc Econ. (Hons) and a post-graduate diploma in Office Information Technology, Sarah fell ‘accidentally’ into tour guiding as a holiday job in 1998.  From there, the travel bug set in, and she has worked in tourism in Boston (USA), London and Johannesburg, as well as guiding in cities all over the world.

Sarah gained her global tourism experience in educational tours, ski tours and incentive travel.  She operated her own business in the incentive travel field for 8 years, designing unique global travel experiences for corporates and other groups.  When age 40 hit, she relinquished overseas journeys and settled into tour guiding in Johannesburg, which has been her home base since 1992.  Sarah is passionate about showing both the everyday and the hidden Johannesburg to locals and visitors alike.  Her passions include music, literature and art, and she is able to incorporate these themes into her walking tours of the city.

‘One thing I wish I’d understood in school’, Sarah says, ‘is that the word History is simply a contraction of the words His Story; it’s just someone’s story!  Now I act as a story-teller, bringing the history and culture of Johannesburg to life in a fun and informative way. The city may be working off a low base (with a reputation for crime), but Johannesburg is an exciting, diverse and multi-cultural African city where no two days are the same, and there’s never a dull moment!’

With Sarah, you can explore on foot or by car; take in the sights, sounds and smells – and let Africa sink into your soul. A vehicle covers more ground than a walking tour, so you might like to travel anywhere from Sandton to Soweto and fit in lots of history, culture, street art, food, and shopping as you go. See our Rates page for prices, and click ‘more’ for ideas of general themes to help you plan your day.

Themes include:

Theme	Theme 1
Soweto	Focus on Art
The Soweto tour includes a bit of everything. In the area of Vilakazi Street, you'll visit Mandela House & the Hector Pieterson Memorial. But you might also visit the Orlando Towers, Regina Mundi church, the Soweto Theatre - or head to the Bara taxi rank, Bara market and the workers' hostels for a taste of a day in the life of a Sowetan.	Finally Johannesburg is being recognised for its vibrant and varied art scene. We will curate your tour depending on your interest in galleries, artist studios, auction houses, institutional art, public sculpture, street art, graffiti and shopping for any specific items; and we can assure you a diverse and fascinating experience!
Apartheid and Genocide	Footsteps of Mandela
Constitution Hill is a heritage site that combines the oppression of South Africa's past together with our hopes for the future. Visit the Old Fort, the former prisons and the Constitutional Court building - as well as the court chamber and a selection of artworks in the court's collection.	Even though Nelson Mandela was born in the Eastern Cape, he spent much of his life in Johannesburg both before and after his 27 years in prison. A visit can be made to his various homes, offices and his prison cell, as well as some of the places named after him.
Braamfontein Walk	Footsteps of Ghandi
Braamfontein is home to galleries and an art museum, public art and graffiti, a beautiful church, the Nelson Mandela Bridge and numerous coffee shops. The Playground (formerly Neighbourgoods) is open every Saturday from 10am, but other days are great to visit too.	Spend some time tracing Mahatma Gandhi's time in Johannesburg with the option of a visit to Satyagraha House, No 4 prison on Constitution Hill, Gandhi's home on Albermarle Street in Kensington, and Gandhi Square where spent time as an attorney at the former law courts & offices there.