Top of Africa

This tour begins in Gandhi Square, then uncover the city's gold mining history through Main Street, showcasing Johannesburg's stunning architecture. As we continue, we’ll discuss the city’s current condition and politics. Our tour continues to Ferreirasdorp, sometimes referred to as the "cradle of Johannesburg", where the first gold diggings started, and where the first diggers initially settled. Then Chancellor House, where Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo established their first black-owned law firm. We continue our walk to Newtown, one of the city’s creative neighbourhoods, visiting the Workers Museum, to gain insight into the city's Migrant labour history. Then Market theatre and it’s rich history of cultural, street art, galleries, and cultural spaces. this walk will lead us to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge for stunning views and a perfect photo opportunity, connecting us to the diverse neighbourhoods of Johannesburg. We'll conclude our tour in the area of Braamfontein, a new artistic hub known for its youthful energy that impact the rich culture of Johannesburg! All ages welcome – just bring comfy shoes and a sense of adventure

Get closer to Apartheid History with our Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour from Johannesburg The Apartheid Museum Museum will be our first stop as you dig deeper into the dark apartheid history of South Africa. This will be a 2-hour tour of the museum before heading into Soweto township. On arrival, you visit Mandela House Museum and get a 30-minute guided tour into his former house before he was sent to prison. The Hector Pieterson Museum will give you some inspiration on the language resistance uprising of 1976. Finally, drive by Orlando Towers and the World Cup Stadium to finish the tour.

We will build an image of the history of the city from an architectural standpoint. We will walk and explore the city from that perspective. Our tour starts at Mary Fitzgerald Square in the Newtown district where art and creativity thrive, making our way into Albertina Sisulu Street (formerly known as Market Street) which is the birth of the entire city. There, we will pause at the Library gardens where it all started as I tell you and show you the historical spaces and changes over the years. Our path will take us to the beautiful mining offices of the Marshalltown district which holds a vital role in the narrative of the city, and our tour ends at “The top of Africa” in Carlton Center, which was the highest point in the whole of Africa until recently. (Currently, the Top of Africa is closed, we'll end at the bottom of the Carlton Center).

The ultimate Johannesburgh tour takes you to the iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto, showcasing South Africa's turbulent history and promising future. It's an opportunity to learn more about the events that shaped the country's past and discover the dynamic cultural diversity of Johannesburg. In Soweto, we journey past striking landmarks and historic sites, visit informal settlements and the Hector Pieterson museum, ending of in the vibrant Vilakazi street which was home to the great Nelson Mandela. Tour Highlight - National Football Stadium - Vilakazi Street - Archbishop Desmond Tutu House - Hector Pieterson Museum - Soweto Campus - Regina Mundi Church - Chris Hani Baragwanah Hospital - Telkom Towers - Constitutional Hill - Nelson Mandela Bridge - Mary Fitzgerald Square - Top of Africa - Carlton Centre Price: R1800 per person sharing Departure: Daily Departure Time: 09:00am - 16:00pm Duration: 4-7 hours All entrance fees are included We offer a safe, affordable and reliable experience to all our tourists