Johannesburg: Walking Tour

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Get ready to experience an insider's view of Johannesburg on this guided tour across some of the city's famous spots and hidden gems. This tour combines walking and traveling on safe public transport.

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Highlights

  • Explore famous attractions and hidden gems of Johannesburg with a local guide
  • Shop for unique souvenirs at the Kwa Mai-Mai Traditional Market
  • Take in panoramic views of the city from the top of Carlton Centre
  • Learn about the life of Mahatma Gandhi in Johannesburg at the Gandhi Square
  • Visit the collector's Treasury, the largest second-hand bookstore in the Southern hemisphere
  • Learn about the life of Mahatma Gandhi in Johannesburg at the Gandhi Square
  • Witness 'The Shadow Boxer,' an iconic sculpture of Nelson Mandela boxing

Description

Meet your local guide at the Curiocity office in the Maboneng Precinct, sip a cup of fresh-brewed cappuccino before you begin your journey. Discover the Maboneng Precinct, also known as 'Place of Light,' a district that has fast become a center of the creative energy for Johannesburg's urban artists, designers, and entrepreneurs. Make your way to Kwa Mai-Mai Traditional Market, one of the oldest markets in Johannesburg. Walk past colorful stalls selling traditional medicines, ethnic attires, beaded jewelry, walking sticks, and handicrafts. Now is the best time to buy souvenirs to take back home. Continue to the Collectors Treasury, the largest second-hand bookstore in the Southern hemisphere, before you hop on a shuttle to the Carlton Centre building — a 50-story skyscraper offering panoramic views of the city. Visit the Gandhi Square, named after Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian leader and freedom fighter who spent 21 years in South Africa, and learn about his time in Johannesburg. End your tour with a stroll down the downtown Main Street, where you will walk past the Chancellor's House and the Shadow Boxing statue — a monumental sculpture portraying the late South African president, Nelson Mandela, as a young boxer.

Includes

Expert guide Entrance fee for Carlton Centre

Important Information

  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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