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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
Things To Do
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Eat
Nightlife
Travel
Shop
Further Afield
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Pantry by Marble
Delis
Qbar by Quoin Rock
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Embarc
Fine Dining Restaurants
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
Jozi Gold Brewing Company
Bars and pubs
The Twenty Twenty Club
Bars and pubs
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Russell Kaplan Autumn Wunderkammer Auction
Russell Kaplan Autumn Wunderkammer Auction
Online auctions
RMB Latitudes Art Fair at Shepstone Gardens (May 2026)
RMB Latitudes Art Fair at Shepstone Gardens (May 2026)
Art exhibitions and art events
Exhibition: 'Homecoming: The Return of the Johannesburg Art Gallery Collection' at Standard Bank Art Gallery
Exhibition: 'Homecoming: The Return of the Johannesburg Art Gallery Collection' at Standard Bank Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Solo exhibition: 'Kuomboka' by Mncedi Madolo at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Solo exhibition: 'Kuomboka' by Mncedi Madolo at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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IMAX at The Zone @ Rosebank
IMAX at The Zone @ Rosebank
Cinemas
From café raves to courtyard boogies: Joburg’s changing dance culture – and the songs that get the city on its feet
From café raves to courtyard boogies: Joburg’s changing dance culture – and the songs that get the city on its feet
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The Linden Market
The Linden Market
Markets
The return of Melville: A Joburg nightlife revival
The return of Melville: A Joburg nightlife revival
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Best spots for an early breakfast in Joburg
Best spots for an early breakfast in Joburg
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The best restaurants, cafés and street food in Johannesburg’s inner city
The best restaurants, cafés and street food in Johannesburg’s inner city
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Best of Joburg: 7 bakeries and pâtisserie we love
Best of Joburg: 7 bakeries and pâtisserie we love
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Dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops in Joburg
Dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops in Joburg
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Art exhibitions and art events
Home is where the art is: Inside Strauss & Co's Stephan and Carmen Welz auction, 'Deep Roots'
Home is where the art is: Inside Strauss & Co's Stephan and Carmen Welz auction, 'Deep Roots'
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Art to see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
Art to see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
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Joburg Nightlife

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10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
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Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
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11 best places to go dancing in Johannesburg
11 best places to go dancing in Johannesburg
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From café raves to courtyard boogies: Joburg’s changing dance culture – and the songs that get the city on its feet
From café raves to courtyard boogies: Joburg’s changing dance culture – and the songs that get the city on its feet
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Shopping in Joburg

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5 Quirky Joburg Places I Like by Heather Mason aka 2Summers
5 Quirky Joburg Places I Like by Heather Mason aka 2Summers
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Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear
Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear
Vintage and Thrift
Where to shop local fashion in Melville, Johannesburg
Where to shop local fashion in Melville, Johannesburg
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Where to buy soccer jerseys in Johannesburg (Thrift guide)
Where to buy soccer jerseys in Johannesburg (Thrift guide)
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Safari in South Africa

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Review: The Reserve at Sun City
Review: The Reserve at Sun City
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Visiting Kruger National Park
Visiting Kruger National Park
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Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
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Charter a flight – Helicoper, jet and safari experiences with Bastion Aviation and Bastion Drive
Charter a flight – Helicoper, jet and safari experiences with Bastion Aviation and Bastion Drive
Navigating the city

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