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The Evolution of Maboneng Walking Tour

By Curiocity Backpackers
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$82 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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.

Activity location

  • CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg
    • 302 Fox Street
    • 2094, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg
    • 302 Fox Street
    • 2094, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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The Evolution of Maboneng Walking Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$81.94 x 1 AdultAU$81.94

Total
Price is AU$81.94

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Visit the ever-evolving creative area 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 city centre 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 Centre 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 bookshop in the southern hemisphere.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg
    • 302 Fox Street
    • 2094, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg
    • 302 Fox Street
    • 2094, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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