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The Evolution of Maboneng Walking Tour

Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$54.90
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Overview

Tour is led by local guides - griots, who are from the local communities and understand Maboneng very well from inception to its evolution and what the future of Johannesburg will become.
The Evolution of Maboneng Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Other
  • Food and Drinks
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
All tours meet at 302 Fox Street at 15:00 Monday to Friday. Group pickups can be arranged in advance at select pick up location by email reservation.
Return details
All tours meet at 302 Fox Street at 15:00 Monday to Friday. Group pickups can be arranged in advance at select pick up location by email reservation.

Visit the ever-evolving creative neighborhood of MABONENG a seSotho word meaning a place of light. Learn about the entrepreneurial spirit of this urban regenerated ecosystem, marvel the street art murals that beautify the walls and immerse in this vibrant culture.

Here you will learn & visit spaces like The Cosmopolitan, one of the most elegant heritage buildings in downtown Johannesburg. Built in 1899, it was opened as a hotel and bar in 1902. If walls could speak, many many tales here!

Venture over to the Drive-lines Development, a new urban development that uses upcycled shipping containers as affordable housing. From here you’ll walk over to the Mandela mural. Walls create barriers & the public art breaks these barriers, marvel Nelson Makamo's murals in an open air museum.
Stop for a visit at Arts On Main, home to South Africa's most celebrated artist William Kentridge, now also a home for his foundation -The Center For The Les Good Idea.
Shop at the Kwa Mai-Mai Traditional Healers Market, said to be one of the oldest in the city. Round off your shopping spree at The Collectors Treasure, the largest second-hand bookstore in the southern hemisphere.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    The Evolution of Maboneng Walking Tour

    Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    $54.90
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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