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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Further Afield
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Acid Food & Wine Bar
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Qsushi at Oxford Parks
Japanese and Sushi
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
Joy Jozi
Kid-friendly
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
The Twenty Twenty Club
Bars and pubs
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Church Square
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng

Events in Johannesburg

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The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
Playtime at Le Petit Playhouse brings holiday fun to Mall of Africa (July 2025)
Playtime at Le Petit Playhouse brings holiday fun to Mall of Africa (July 2025)
Children’s Events
'Structures' at Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation
'Structures' at Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation
Art exhibitions and art events
Joburg Ballet and Cape Town City Ballet's 'Swan Lake'
Joburg Ballet and Cape Town City Ballet's 'Swan Lake'
Ballet & Dance

To do in Joburg

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To do in Joburg – weekly events guide
To do in Joburg – weekly events guide
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Charities and volunteer opportunities: How to help the helpers this Mandela Day
Charities and volunteer opportunities: How to help the helpers this Mandela Day
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Live at The Troyeville: Blvd Hvnny + Martin Rocka and The Sickshop
Live at The Troyeville: Blvd Hvnny + Martin Rocka and The Sickshop
Live Music
Cycling the city with Girls on Bikes – A sisterhood on two wheels
Cycling the city with Girls on Bikes – A sisterhood on two wheels
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Joburg's best High Teas
Joburg's best High Teas
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Review: The Shortmarket Club x The Greenhouse
Review: The Shortmarket Club x The Greenhouse
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Épicure at ONE: A pan-African culinary affair with Chef Coco Reinarhz
Épicure at ONE: A pan-African culinary affair with Chef Coco Reinarhz
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Five new Joburg menus you have to try – June 2025
Five new Joburg menus you have to try – June 2025
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Joburg's shifting art landscape – Four new galleries (June 2025)
Joburg's shifting art landscape – Four new galleries (June 2025)
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10 minutes with artist Daneel Thumbiran
10 minutes with artist Daneel Thumbiran
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Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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What to expect at Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank
What to expect at Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank
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Joburg Nightlife

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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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Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
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Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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Marabi Club to close – How do we rethink Johannesburg as a city beyond decline?
Marabi Club to close – How do we rethink Johannesburg as a city beyond decline?
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Shopping in Joburg

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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
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Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
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Parktown North – A neighbourhood guide
Parktown North – A neighbourhood guide
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Safari in South Africa

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Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – June 2025
Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – June 2025
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Road to Kruger – Tzaneen, Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg
Road to Kruger – Tzaneen, Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg
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Review: Escape to stillness – A weekend at Quiet Mountain Country House
Review: Escape to stillness – A weekend at Quiet Mountain Country House
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Five safari destinations near Joburg
Five safari destinations near Joburg
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Recent blog posts

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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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