Johannesburg City Guide

Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
Things To Do
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Eat
Nightlife
Travel
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Further Afield
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Breezeblock Café
Cafes
The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg at The Peech Hotel
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Napz Pizzeria Napoletana – Authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Pizza
Acid Food & Wine Bar
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Brooklyn's Antique Fair
Brooklyn's Antique Fair
Markets
What to look forward to at the Rand Show in Johannesburg (April 2026)
What to look forward to at the Rand Show in Johannesburg (April 2026)
Easter in Joburg
New exhibition: 'Converging Truths' at Asisebenze Art Gallery
New exhibition: 'Converging Truths' at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Survey exhibition: 'Artist Proof Studio at 35' at Strauss & Co
Survey exhibition: 'Artist Proof Studio at 35' at Strauss & Co
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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The first Thursday in Joburg – and other firsts
The first Thursday in Joburg – and other firsts
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Universe on Stage presents 'The Black Hole Symphony' with Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (April 2026)
Universe on Stage presents 'The Black Hole Symphony' with Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (April 2026)
Live Music
From café raves to courtyard boogies: Joburg’s changing dance culture – and the songs that get the city on its feet
From café raves to courtyard boogies: Joburg’s changing dance culture – and the songs that get the city on its feet
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Hugh's
Hugh's
Braamfontein nightlife

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Jan Hendrik’s Lost Ingredients at The Palace of the Lost City: A new culinary era at Sun City
Jan Hendrik’s Lost Ingredients at The Palace of the Lost City: A new culinary era at Sun City
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Best of Joburg: 7 bakeries and pâtisserie we love
Best of Joburg: 7 bakeries and pâtisserie we love
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Easter treats in Joburg: Best chocolates and bakes (2026)
Easter treats in Joburg: Best chocolates and bakes (2026)
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Napz Pizzeria Napoletana – Authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Napz Pizzeria Napoletana – Authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Pizza

Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Art exhibitions and art events
A city imagined together: Mapping Joburg at the Keyes Art Night Makers Table
A city imagined together: Mapping Joburg at the Keyes Art Night Makers Table
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9 art events to see in Johannesburg in 2026
9 art events to see in Johannesburg in 2026
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By many hands: Tracing Spaza Art Gallery's mosaics through Johannesburg
By many hands: Tracing Spaza Art Gallery's mosaics through Johannesburg
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Joburg Nightlife

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Sin + Tax
Sin + Tax
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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Nine Lives Supper Club
Nine Lives Supper Club
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
The first Thursday in Joburg – and other firsts
The first Thursday in Joburg – and other firsts
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Shopping in Joburg

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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Shop Joburg: 11 stores we're loving (March 2026)
Shop Joburg: 11 stores we're loving (March 2026)
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Day trip with the Gautrain – Rosebank
Day trip with the Gautrain – Rosebank
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Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear
Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear
Vintage and Thrift

Safari in South Africa

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Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
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Charter a flight – Helicoper, jet and safari experiences with Bastion Aviation and Bastion Drive
Charter a flight – Helicoper, jet and safari experiences with Bastion Aviation and Bastion Drive
Navigating the city
Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
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The slow exhale of the Waterberg: Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge
The slow exhale of the Waterberg: Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge
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