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Sightseeing in Johannesburg

The city has many historical places of interest, and there are a number of excellent museums and art galleries, with local contemporary art increasingly attracting global interest. For those interested the history of mining, the struggle against apartheid or the origins of humankind, Joburg offers some outstanding museums and sites. With a distinctly multi-cultural population this city has some exciting ethnic neighbourhoods to explore too such as Fordsburg, Little Addis and Chinatown, whilst many parts of the inner-city such as Maboneng and Braamfontein are undergoing exciting regeneration projects and are swiftly becoming some of South Africa's most happening neighbourhoods.

To explore the inner city take a walking tour. From history to cuisine, traditional beliefs and street art, local guides can let you in on Joburg's otherwise best-kept secrets and help you to quickly find a confidence and passion for this fast-paced African city.

Johannesburg is also home to South Africa's largest township Soweto. A pillar of anti-apartheid resistance and one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa, nowadays Soweto offers a breadth of experiences from bungee-jumping to bird-watching, quad-biking tours and fashionable weekend markets. Meanwhile, just 5km from Sandton the country's oldest township, Alexandra, is also waking up to its potential as a tourist attraction and there are many great tour guides who can show you a fascinating side to this lesser-known township.


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Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlightsEditor's pick

Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights

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Lebo's Soweto BackpackersEditor's pick

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

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Lebo's Soweto Bicycle ToursEditor's pick

Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours

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Origins CentreEditor's pick

Origins Centre

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The WildsEditor's pick

The Wilds

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Walter Sisulu National Botanical GardenEditor's pick

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden

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Constitution HillEditor's pick

Constitution Hill

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Main Street Mining DistrictEditor's pick

Main Street Mining District

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MainStreetWalks

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Explore Maboneng – what you need to know to visitFeatured

Explore Maboneng – what you need to know to visit

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Inside Out Centre for the Arts – Roger BallenFeatured

Inside Out Centre for the Arts – Roger Ballen

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Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation (JCAF)Featured

Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation (JCAF)

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Johannesburg In Your Pocket Concierge WalksFeatured

Johannesburg In Your Pocket Concierge Walks

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Johannesburg ZooFeatured

Johannesburg Zoo

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Keyes Art MileFeatured

Keyes Art Mile

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Lindfield HouseFeatured

Lindfield House

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Mashumi Art ProjectsFeatured

Mashumi Art Projects

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Museum of Illusions JoburgFeatured

Museum of Illusions Joburg

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The House of Special ThingsFeatured

The House of Special Things

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The LeonardoFeatured

The Leonardo

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