What to do and see in Johannesburg, Gauteng: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

January 9, 2022 Alida England

Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant. And if you're a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open-air markets and places that blend the two, you'll find plenty of unique souvenirs.
Restaurants in Johannesburg

1. Cycle Tour of Soweto including Lunch

Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa http://urbanadventures.com
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Cycle Tour of Soweto including Lunch

2. South Western Townships

Johannesburg South Africa
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South Western Townships

Reviewed By Steve-CdnTravelLover - Toronto, Canada

Our Canadian friends thought we were reckless to visit Johannesburg. Most land there on their way to safaris, stay at an airport hotel, pop in to Jo’burg and Soweto for a 2-3 hour driving tour - and leave the next morning. And when we told them that we were planning to visit Soweto they were convinced that we were really crazy. Johannesburg turned out to be quite manageable if you take sensible precautions, avoid rough areas like the Central Business District. We made our way around by Uber, saw some really interesting sites and museums. The people were warm and friendly. We spent a delightful 4 hours on a walking tour in Soweto with Lebo’s Soweto Bicycle Tours. It was fascinating to learn about Soweto. Those of us of a certain age in the West grew up watching the news with Soweto as the epi-centre of the resistance to Apartheid. I didn’t want to miss it on our once-in-a-lifetime visit to Southern Africa. We had no idea that it was so big - over 2 million people. It’s divided into 41 districts with large differences between them. The area around Nelson Mandela’s old house is known as “Beverly Hills” because of the nice houses there. We felt safe and welcome everywhere we went.

3. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

11 Kotze Street, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa +27 11 381 3100 [email protected] http://www.constitutionhill.org.za/
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4.5 based on 1,566 reviews

Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

Nowhere can the story of South Africa's turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to democracy be told as it is at Constitution Hill. Constitution Hill is a national heritage site situated in the Johannesburg CBD and is home to the Constitutional Court of South Africa- the highest court in the country on constitutional matters. Once a place of injustice and brutality, where South Africa's leading political activists, including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, were detained, the site has been transformed into a place of solidarity and democracy, home to the Women's Gaol museum, Number Four Museum, and Old Fort Museum. Apart from its engaging and gripping exhibitions, Constitution Hill is also open to the public for guided tours and has become an important platform for Heritage, Education, and Tourism related programmes. The vast variety of programmes hosted at Constitution Hill enable us to embrace current issues, celebrate days of national significance, address matters of public interest and create a forum for public debate. With its rich history and character Constitution Hill boasts of ideal platforms to educate and learn about South Africa's story. ConHill, as it is famously known, also offers a variety of multi-purpose venues, suitable for conferencing, performances, a large array of events and for public activities and programmes.

Reviewed By Daydream62408959336

A visit to Constitutional Hill is a visit that every person should take more than once if possible, (whether a tourist or a South African). It’s a harrowing and extremely emotional tour for any visitor and not a tour that should be hurried. The tour guides are extremely informative and are to be commended on their extensive knowledge. A visit to the Concourt itself is a must and it’s wonderful to see the highest Court in the land being open to all (you can actually see the goings on through the glass panels if you don’t want to enter the Court itself). There are also many activities, concerts, art exhibitions etc which take place at the Constitutional Hill as well through the year so it comes alive again with music, laughter and joy. Every time you visit Constitutional Hill should not only be a time of quiet reflection on the past which will be tinged with sadness, but also one of hope and positiveness for the future of our wonderful country.

4. Arts on Main

Fox St, Johannesburg Cnr Berea Rd, Johannesburg 2094 South Africa +27 11 334 1054 http://artsonmain.info/
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Arts on Main

Reviewed By janephere - Benjamin, United States

Enjoyed a great Sunday afternoon eating, drinking and buying all kinds of local crafts. This is a must visit if you are looking for a fun Sunday morning or afternoon. The Market on Main closes at 4:30 but there are plenty of other places in the neighborhood that stay open later.

5. Victoria Yards

16 Viljoen Street Lorenzville, Johannesburg 2094 South Africa +27 10 594 5210 [email protected] http://victoriayards.co.za
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Victoria Yards

6. Vilakazi Street

Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa +27 11 536 2253 https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/vilakazi-street.htm
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Vilakazi Street

Reviewed By onesaic - Mutare, Zimbabwe

Wow great street like a clip from a movie. Loved the African dancers it's very vibrant energetic its a great place to visit wished I could have stayed longer

7. Chinatown Johannesburg

28 Derrick Avenue, Johannesburg 2198 South Africa
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Chinatown Johannesburg

8. Johannesburg Park Station

Rissik Street, Johannesburg South Africa +27 78 115 6349 http://www.sivolinedomesticagency.webs.com
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Johannesburg Park Station

9. Ebs Advisory

Sandton, Johannesburg 2031 South Africa +27 10 880 0064 http://ebsadvisory.com/
Ebs Advisory

10. Bus Factory

3 Helen Joseph Street Newtown, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa +27 11 492 3696

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