Welcome to Joburg.
Or Jozi, as the locals call it.
I’ll bet you’re in for a pleasant surprise! Yes, there’s crime, but there’s also a vibrant city with a short, rich history, people of every colour and creed, plenty of trees and outdoor spaces, museums, galleries, shops and restaurants – and a buzzing night life, too.
So get ready to explore on foot or by car; take in the sights, sounds and smells – and let Africa sink into your soul.
Most Popular Tours
Newtown walk
3hrs
This walking tour traces the history of Newtown from brickmaking and markets to its influence in music and the arts – and now its urban regeneration.
Braamfontein Walk
3hrs
Braamfontein is home to art galleries and museums, public art and graffiti, municipal buildings, the Nelson Mandela Bridge and numerous coffee shops, clubs and restaurants.
Maboneng & Jewel City Walk
3hrs
Not as much culture as usual, but a great chance to witness some urban regeneration and to soak up the atmosphere created by the street vendors, restaurants, bars, public art and graffiti.
Constitution Hill Walk
3hrs
Constitution Hill is a national heritage site a that encapsulates the oppression of the country’s past together with our hopes for the future.
Soweto Tour
4hrs
The Soweto tour is what we like to call Soweto On and Off the Beaten Track. You will visit the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, the Soweto Theatre and Vilakazi Street, but you will also catch a glimpse of some lesser known places and get a taste of a day in the life of a Sowetan.
Marshalltown Walk
3hrs
Discover Jo’burg’s mining past, with a combination of history, trivia and public art – plus stops for coffee and a refreshing ale. Highlights include the pedestrianised mining walk, the Rand Club, Gandhi Square and the Thunder Walker Arcade at Somerset House.
Forthcoming Tours
NEWTOWN walking tour
sat 5 Dec
09h30 – 12h30
Discover Jo’burg’s mining past, with a combination of history, trivia and public art – plus a stop for a cool drink or refreshing ale. Highlights include the Market Theatre, Chancellor House and Diagonal Street. Maximum group size of 12 people. R300 per person. 50% reduction for children under 12. Please book here or email sarah@joburg360.com for more information.
maboneng & jewel city walking tour
sun 27 dec
10h00 – 13h00
Discover Jo’burg’s inner city regeneration, with a combination of history, trivia and colourful graffiti – plus stops for coffee and a cocktail. Visit some of the familiar sights of Maboneng but combine your walk with a look at the revamped Hallmark House as well as the brand-new development of Jewel City. Maximum group size of 12 people. R300 per person. 50% reduction for children under 12. Please book here or email sarah@joburg360.com for more information.
soweto tour & Kota festival
Sat 12 Dec
09h00 – 15h30
Yes, it’s a fun and action-packed day in Soweto. Some favourite spots such as Vilakazi Street and Regina Mundi are interspersed with unusual gems such as the Bara taxi rank and the Soweto Theatre. Throw in the Kota Food Festival at the Soweto Cricket Ground, and the tour packs a great punch! Maximum group size of 16 people (8 per minibus). R650 per person. 50% reduction for children under 12. Please book here or email sarah@joburg360.com for more information.
constitution hill walking tour
Wed 16 Dec
09h30 – 12h30
This walking tour encompasses The Old Fort, the Women’s Prison, No 4 and the Constitutional Court, giving a comprehensive summary of this national heritage site, from its harrowing past to its hopes for the future.
Maximum group size of 12 people. R270 tour + R80 entrance fee = R350 per person.. Not recommended for children under 12. Please book here or email sarah@joburg360.com for info on payment and bookings.
Meet Our Tour guides
Sarah Barret
‘One thing I wish I’d understood in school is that the word History is simply a contraction of the words His Story; it’s just someone’s story! Now I act as a story-teller, bringing the history and culture of Johannesburg to life in a fun and informative way.’
Tshepo Tshoadi
Tshepo is a young tourist guide who springs from Jabulani in Soweto. He is passionate about travel and tourism and his favourite life experience so far is a road trip he undertook with friends to Cape Town and along the Garden Route to the Eastern Cape.
+27 82 880 1820
sarah@joburg360.com
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Tshepo Tshoadi