Small Group Walking Tour w/ a Local & Markets

The best of Jozi can be tricky to find on your own. Enlist the help of a local guide on this Johannesburg tour that side steps the usual spots and embraces things like art, architecture, history and multi-culturalism.

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Highlights

Explore Johannesburg the best way we know – by foot!
Discover multicultural South Africa through the artwork of Ghandi Square
Admire sweeping views of the city from the top of the Carlton Centre
Visit a former ‘no go zone’ that’s been transformed into one of the hottest neighborhoods in Johannesburg
See where history and modernity collide in Johannesburg, and learn about the city then and now.

Description

Think you can figure it out on your own? Think again. This Johannesburg walking tour is the best way to truly see Jo'burg like a local, by discovering the beating heart of this South African metropolis. Home to the Rainbow Nation, this fast-paced city combines the best of the new South Africa with the country’s rich cultural history, and a great way to discover it all is by foot. Setting off from Ghandi Square, take in the impressive statue of a youthful Gandhi and artwork celebrating Jo’burg’s multicultural roots, before moving to the base of the Carlton Centre. You’ll head up to the 50th floor to soak up the views and get the lay of the land before hitting the pavements, strolling down streets lined with both historic and modern buildings. You'll then head off to the Maboneng Cultural Precinct to explore what once was a “No Go Zone” but has now been transformed into one of the most vibrant and trendy areas of Johannesburg. You will see with your own eyes just how far South Africa has come since the apartheid regime when Johannesburg was still considered to be one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Today the city is proud to be known as a relatively safe, multicultural city that has a lot to offer visitors. After exploring Maboneng, we’ll hit Main Street to experience the atmosphere of daily life in Johannesburg. You’ll set your compass back to Ghandi Square where you’ll get local recommendations for your guide before being transferred back to your hotel.

Includes

Local English speaking guide
Entrance fees
Transportation as indicated
Items of a personal nature
Drinks and food
Tips / gratuities for drivers and guide

Important Information

Maximum group size is 12. Dress standards are conservative throughout Africa. To respect this and for your own comfort, it is strongly recommended that modest clothing is worn. This means covering shoulders and no short shorts. A mixture of loose, lightweight clothing and warm clothing for the evenings is recommended. Shorts should be knee-length. Singlets and tank tops are not suitable.