Half Day Johannesburg City Tour
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and one of the 50th largest urban areas in the world. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm. Due to the extremely large gold deposit found along the Witwatersrand within ten years, the population had grown to 100,000 inhabitants.
The city is the home of the South African Constitutional Court, and is the centre of the countries large scale gold and diamond trade. Johannesburg is a booming, vibey city with many areas of art culture and cuisine, and the area close to City Hall and the Newtown Cultural Precent, which has completely transformed the Market Theatre and surrounds and now forms the heart of the Johannesburg urban revival.
Operating Schedule: +/- 4 hours
- Departure Days – Tuesdays – Saturday (Closed Sunday & Monday)
- Closed 1 January, 19 – 22 April (Easter) and 25th & 26th December.
- Collection (approximate time, will be reconfirmed the night before)
- Sandton Area 08h00 am
- Rosebank Area 08h30 am
Half Day Johannesburg City Tour Highlights
- Johannesburg, City of Gold.
- Constitution Hill.
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Inclusions Activity Type
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Private Guide
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Medium Group
Depart your hotel and proceed to Johannesburg and as you enter the central business district you will see how art is being used to revitalise and uplift the inner city of Johannesburg.
Look out for the stunning public art commissioned from both famous artists and lesser-known ones, from the 560 carved wooden heads dotted all around the Newtown Precinct, to the Banner of Hope steel sculpture of the South African flag in front of the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre.You will also drive past buildings of significance such as the Magistrate’s Court, City Hall and Supreme Court as the tour meanders through the streets of Egoli.
The tour ends with an insightful visit to Constitution Hill which isa living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent past and, today, is home to the country’s Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens.
The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in the early afternoon.
Minimum Numbers: 2 Guests Maximum Numbers : 32
No age restrictions. Children 11 and under 50%
Dress: Casual, Advised to bring:
- Sun Screen
- Cameras
- Warm clothes during winter, it can get cold in the City.
Includes:
- Transfers from the Sandton and Rosebank Areas,
- Entrance Fees to Constitutional Hill.
- Gratuities
- Any personal purchases.