Johannesburg City Walk: Half-Day Guided Tour
Johannesburg, South Africa
5 hours
Art & Culture
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History
What You Will Do
You will see and visit: Old City Hall, National's Building, Standard Bank Chambers, Rissik Street Post Office, Gauteng Parliament, Beyers Naude Square, Guild Hall. Main Attractions during the Tour will be the Chancellor House, Carlton Center, Gandhi Square, Main Street, Mai Mai Traditional Healers Market, one of the oldest in Johannesburg. Once an old horse stable, now houses over 176 market stall units, with traditional medicines, African attire, beaded items, artefacts, walking sticks and craft works. A truly genuine place to buy souvenirs to take back home.
Collectors Treasury : Visit the largest second hand bookstore in the Southern hemisphere. There are books stacked everywhere in this 8 story building, plus LPs, maps, porcelain and postcards. The Carlton Centre is a skyscraper and shopping centre located in downtown Johannesburg.
People who booked this Tour also book Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary and Pretoria City Tour.
What's Included?
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included?
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Driver/Guide Tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Greater Johannesburg
15 minutes
You will meet your local guide that will take you around and explain the history of the Prescint, than get into a local taxi that will drop you at Carlton Center, the city’s tallest skyscraper that towers at a height of 732 feet (233 meters). Take the elevator up to the observation deck on the 50th floor, and admire 360-degree views over the city of Johannesburg. After the best view of the city, you and your guide will walk through Gandhi Square and learn about the impact that this man made in South Africa during Apartheid, walk again through Main Street, where you can take pictures of the beautiful buildings around till you reach Chancellor House , where Mandela and Oliver Tambo had their Law Firm office in Johannesburg.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Mount Zion Tours and Travels (PTY) Ltd
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French