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Johannesburg: The Evolution of Maboneng (Place of Light)
7 ReviewsVisit the ever-evolving creative neighborhood of Maboneng. Learn about the entrepreneurial spirit of its urban regeneration, the murals that beautify the street and the vibrant culture.
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Highlights
- Walk past some of the many new architectural developments
- Wander around one of the oldest traditional healers' markets in the city
- Visit cultural hotspots, public art gallery & the largest second hand bookstore
Description
Discover the creative eastern side of the innercity of downtown Johannesburg on this 2-hour walking tour. MABONENG a seSotho word meaning a place of light, a fitting name for this district that has gone through rapid transformation over the last 2 decades. Meet your local guide at the popular trendy CURIOCITY Backpackers hostel before setting off on a knowledgeable insider tour of the precinct. Learn about the history & heritage of the first suburbs of Johannesburg. Get an in-depth insight into the street art murals painted by both local & international artists. Stop at iconic landmark buildings like The Cosmopolitan, one of the most elegant heritage buildings in downtown Johannesburg. Built in 1899, it was opened as a hotel and bar in 1902. If walls could speak, many many tales here! Venture over to the Drive-lines Development, a new urban development that uses upcycled shipping containers as affordable housing. From here you’ll walk over to the Mandela mural (remember the leader-boxer?). Walls create barriers & the public art breaks these barriers, marvel Nelson Makamo's murals in an open air museum. Stop for a visit at Arts On Main, home to South Africa's most celebrated artist William Kentridge, now also a home for his foundation -The Center For The Les Good Idea. Shop at the Kwa Mai-Mai Traditional Healers Market, said to be one of the oldest in the city. Here you’ll encounter Sangomas (traditional healers) and medicines as well as traditional clothing. Round off your shopping spree at The Collectors Treasure, the largest second-hand bookstore in the southern hemisphere. Time willing, finish off your tour with a sun-downer over looking the Joburg skyline.Includes
2 hour guided walking tourImportant Information
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
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