Johannesburg: Maboneng Walking Tour Johannesburg: Maboneng Precinct Walking Tour
ID: GYG248977-431482
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Visit the bustling Maboneng market, marvel at The Cosmopolitan, learn more about the transformation of this creative inner-city precinct and more on this 2-hour walking tour.
Discover the creative eastern side of inner Johannesburg on this 2-hour walking tour of the city. Maboneng, a Sotho word meaning place of light, is a fitting name for this district thanks to its reputation as Johannesburg’s creative hub.
Meet your tour guide outside the Curiocity Backpackers hostel before setting off on the walk through the precinct. The first stop is 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.
Next, venture over to the Drivelines Development, a new urban development that uses upcycled shipping containers as affordable housing. From here you’ll walk over to Agog, the latest addition to Mabongeng’s burgeoning art scene.
Shop at the Kwa Mai-Mai Traditional Healers Market, said to be one of the oldest in the city. Here you’ll encounter Sangomas (traditional healers) and medicines as well as traditional clothing. Round off your shopping spree at The Collectors Treasure, the largest second-hand bookstore in the southern hemisphere.
Finish off the tour with a walk through Doornfontein’s an open-air museum and surrounding cultural hotspots.
Highlights
- Walk past some of the many new architectural developments in this rapidly developing area
- Wander around one of the oldest traditional healers' markets in the city
- Visit cultural hotspots including a public art gallery and the largest second hand bookstore
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
Curiocity Backpackers, 302 Fox St, Jeppestown, Johannesburg, 2043, South Africa.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
