 Down Town Johannesburg Johannesburg was born out of the discovery of gold. Johannesburg was founded in 1886 and named after a surveyor Johan Rissik who was sent to select a site for the village and Johannes Joubert the mining commissioner. This once dusty mining town has emerged to become a modern city, thriving with commercial, financial, industrial and trading opportunities. It is a city filled with excitement and contrasts through the unique cultural and social history of the people. Museums, cultural precincts, performing arts, theme parks, shopping and entertainment centres, craft markets, wildlife reservations and casinos all combine to create a unique experience for the visitor.  Constitution Hill in Johannesburg Soweto, a sprawling metropolis, is one of the most famous settlements in South Africa where the history of South Africa was written on the streets, in the schools and the shebeens. This diverse and patriotic community led the war for justice and freedom during the late 1970’s. Today Soweto is a living monument of the history of political struggle along with the hopes and aspirations of a dynamic and multi-cultural community facing the challenges of transformation. Tour with us through the street of Johannesburg “Our tour extreme of extremes” and see the fascinating contrast of our different suburbs.  Bruma Market On our tour we will take a look at some of the northern suburbs, where some of the rich and famous stays as well as some of our poor communities, from there onto Hillbrow and the downtown area of Johannesburg city centre, then continuing to Soweto to see the Baragwanath hospital and taxi rank (the largest in Africa), the Regina Mundi Church, Hector Peterson Memorial & Museum, Nelson Mandela’s former home and Desmond Tutu’s home.
Optional traditional lunch in Soweto at Sakhumzi’s Restaurant or Wandi's.  Walk & Talk the lingo in Soweto Duration: Half Day Tour - Approx 4 - 5 hours
1 Pax = R820
2 Pax = R520 per person
3 Pax & more = R490 per person Included: Entrance fees, guide fees and transport cost.
Excluded: Lunch, drinks, tips and personal items.
Departure time: Every day as arranged.
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