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Ponte City is a brutalist-style architectural sight to behold. Built in 1975 to a height of 565 feet (173 meters) it held the title the tallest residential building in Africa for 40 years.

Highlights

• Discover one of South Africa's most diverse and fascinating neighborhoods
• Walk its streets with an expert guide who grew up in the area
• Visit the Iconic Ponte Tower
• Hear fascinating stories and meet the locals
• Ponte City

Description

Get under the skin of this fascinating district with an expert guide who grew up in the area. Hear stories from the area's history, and learn about the personal experiences of your guide. Immerse yourself in a diverse neighborhood full of culture and history. Learn how a residential suburb became one of the most cosmopolitan places in South Africa. Hear how the area was a magnet for people from all over the world in the gold rush and the subsequent waves of migration from across the continent. Hear captivating stories from your guide, and then hit the streets to meet the locals. Visit landmarks like the the iconic Ponte Tower and Telkom Tower, as you experience firsthand this diverse and fascinating district. The is two options to the tour option: 1. Experiences the Iconic Ponte Tower 2 Experience the miss understood neighbourhood of Hillbrow The full tour offers both experiences but you can choose. Our experience included pick up and drop for so you don't have to worry about getting to the experience.

Includes

Lunch Welcome drink Tour guide Pick up & Drop off Ponte Tower admission (if option selected)

Important Information

• Please not we do not allowed photos on our tours out of respect of the respect of the community that live here.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund