This is Hillbrow

Wonderful experience, Delight is a perfect and competent guide, the other colleagues the perfect company in the tour, the area and the story behind is very interesting, a great experience!

We had a very informative tour through Hillbrow and enjoyed a good lunch. The guides were extremely nice and very knowledgeable about the history. I definitely recommend this tour!

I'm really happy I did this tour. It's a great way to get ouf of the "island hopping" way of seeing Joburg, ubering from one place to the next. Our guides were super nice and knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing your Joburg with me! I definitely recommend, but as they say: come with an open mind and heart.

A tour you will hardly forget. Our guide Delight took us trough some really dangerous areas we would never venture into by ourselves, and calmly explained what was before our eyes. He is extremely knowledgeable and respected in the community, so under his wings you will be safe. He puts the difficulties into perspective, focusing on the everyday peoples challenges, which are not few to count.
They also do amazing work with supporting the children in the area. Highly worth a visit.

Excellent tour. Well worth it. I think all South Africans and Joburgers should go on this tour to educate themselves, but also challenge their perceptions.

I recently took a walking tour of Hillbrow in Johannesburg, and it was one of the most eye-opening, informative, and exciting experiences I’ve had in the city. Hillbrow has a reputation for being one of the most misunderstood neighborhoods in Jozi, but this tour completely changed my perspective.

Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the history, challenges, and transformation of Hillbrow with passion and depth. He took us through the bustling streets, past iconic landmarks like Ponte City, and into local markets, giving us a real feel for the community’s energy. His storytelling brought the neighborhood to life, from its past as an upscale suburb to its present-day status as a vibrant, multicultural hub.

What made the tour even more exciting was the authenticity and realness of the experience. We got to interact with locals, try some street food, and see firsthand how people live and work in Hillbrow. The guide also made sure we felt safe throughout the tour, emphasizing the importance of understanding rather than fearing the area.

If you want to see a different side of Johannesburg, one that’s raw, rich in history, and full of resilience, I highly recommend this tour. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges perceptions and offers a deeper appreciation of the city’s heartbeat.

We had 2 people spending 3 hours with us. They had great insights about the neighbourhood, were friendly and passionate about sharing it with us. The tour is organised by Dlala Nje who supports kids the neighbourhood with all sorts of activities. We saw a bunch of these kids. They had so much energy. So both for the project with the kids and for the visit, a 10 out of 10.

I cannot recommend this tour enough! The Ponte Tower is such a Jozi landmark and Hilbrow and Berea have this reputation throughout the city that always made me wonder, what's it really like down there?? So glad my friends and I got to experience everything first hand.

The overarching theme of the tour was breaking down stereotypes and the tour did just that, sometimes in unexpected ways. Our guides were local young men, originally from the neighborhood, who shared stories and perspectives that were surprising, fun, sobering and educational.

And the Ponte Buildling, what a vibe! The views from our lunch on the 51st floor were so amazing. We even got to go inside the tower at it's hollow core and learn more about the rehab of this landmark.

I wish all my South African friends would take this tour – myself and my friends are all from abroad.

Mind opening! And felt safe and taken care of. Highly recommend! If you are smoke sensitive, suggest wearing a mask. The air in CBD during the dryness at the end of winter isn't great.

Brilliant tour led by passionate and knowledge guides of Ponte City building and surrounding Hillbrow and Berea districts. Great to get a local insight into an often misunderstood neighbourhood, and to see the positive impact the Dlala Nje organisation is having in improving the future for this community.
Alvaro & Delight were extremely professional and provided an enjoyable and safe environment whilst walking the area and also upon leaving.
Highly recommend and thanks again for also teaching me some local sayings and the witchcraft stories!

Would highly recommend. Great experience with extremely knowledgeable, personable and friendly guides, shout out to Alvero and Julian. 100% must do when visiting Johannesburg

I admire Dlala Nje for what they are doing for the community in Ponte City. These tours are very well organised and educational. We walked, had a very good lunch and enjoyed the amazing view from the 51st floor.
I genuinely enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and talking to you guys.
Highly recommend joining one of their tours and supporting their work by doing so!

I really enjoyed the tour, unexpected and surprising as I didn't think I would learn as much as I did about the city and myself! I'm from Mamelodi, I grew up in the townships and have worked in Pretoria and Joburg so I have seen quite a lot. But this amazed me. Met incredible people from South Africa and abroad. Learnt about their experiences. Most of all what made the tour what it was were our guides Musa & Alvaro. Appreciate them both for their knowledge, warmth, and interaction. They made us feel safe and were open to questions. Really would recommend it not only to tourists but locals as well. Learn about your city, it's history and it's complexities.

Great experience on the Hillbrow tour. Very immersive experience with views, food, and incredible guides. Highly recommend to see the other side of the country that many really witness

Amazing tour. Informative, interesting and great view from the rooftop cafe @ the 55-storey Ponte City Apartment.

This tour allows you to observe the life of this community, how it changes from street to street, and see how people go about their lives. With the commentary of the guides, filling in historical and contemporary information you are not just passing through, you feel the heartbeat of the ordinary people of Johannesberg, and all the immigrants who have flocked here. It's colourful and beautiful and feels real and full of meaning. Because you are with well known community members, you are almost blending into the community too. We also went on to do the 'Taste of Yeoville' tour, but in the afternoon not the night - it was fantastic! there is not much overlap as the vibe in the two places are quite different. the food was fantastic esp the Carapau fish at the Cameroonian restaurant, and the succulent fried chicken and pap with cabbage, kale and beans. YUM!!!
One thing I noticed was the young guides looking out for you in the most unobtrusive way. Also the delightful banter between these young men, bursting into laughter at themselves and their own opinions was so disarming. This is the future of the country, and it looks bright!

A safe tour! You’ll be in the middle of these communities and feel safe the entire time. If you have a cynical perception of Hillbrow or Berea then your time spent will be value added. Alvaro & Delite are incredible guides with a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. This is a humbling walk with fascinating information. Time in Ponte City is one-in-a-million topped off with a delicious local fare of Pap & Chicken.

Interesting and informative experience in a part of Johannesburg that you should only visit with a tour — this is it.