Festive season evening tours with City Sightseeing
City Sightseeing Johannesburg invites locals and visitors to hop on board for a magical festive season with not one, but two sparkling evening tours:
Sunset and Melrose Arch Christmas Lights Tour
Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights Tour
Tours depart from Stop 1 in Rosebank at 17h45, running from 10 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, and offer a relaxed, hosted experience for all ages.
- Sunset and Melrose Arch Christmas Lights Tour
The tour glides into the vibrant Melrose Arch Precinct, where guests can wander under dazzling Christmas lights – the perfect setting for shopping, dining, and festive outdoor fun. Price Adults R250 and Children (4-17) R150.
“Our city shines at sunset and sparkles at night,” said Glynn Soule, General Manager at City Sightseeing Johannesburg. “This tour blends breathtaking views with the buzz of Melrose Arch, making it an effortless, joy-filled night out for families, friends, and visitors.”
- Joburg City Theatres brings Festival of Lights Tour @ the Joburg Zoo
New for 2026, City Sightseeing Johannesburg is adding a second festive option: a dedicated Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights Tour. This evening experience combines a scenic drive from Rosebank with a hosted visit to the Johannesburg Zoo’s Festival of Lights, where guests can stroll through sparkling light installations, enjoy festive displays, and soak up the family-friendly atmosphere. Explore at their own pace before rejoining the bus for the return journey to Rosebank. Price Adults R290 and Children (4-17) R160.
General Manager at City Sightseeing Johannesburg, Glynn Soule, said, “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Joburg City Theatres Festival of Lights for our festive line-up”. “It’s a wonderfully family-friendly experience – you get all the ease and safety of travelling with us, then the freedom to wander through the Zoo’s light displays at your own pace. For parents with younger kids, grandparents, or visitors who don’t want to worry about driving or parking at night, it’s an effortless way to enjoy one of Johannesburg’s most magical festive attractions.”
Dates: 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30 and 31 December 2026 for Melrose Arch
Dates: 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 27 December 2026 and 2, 3 January 2027 for the Zoo
Experience Johannesburg’s festive spirit on a 3.5-hour Sunset and Christmas Lights Tour, choosing between the Melrose Arch or Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights option. Tickets and advanced booking is recommended due to limited seats via JNB Christmas Lights tours. Both tours promise a relaxed, hosted experience, festive fun for all ages, and Johannesburg at its most magical.