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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
Things To Do
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Travel
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Further Afield
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
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
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Blaque Bistro
African and South African
The Test Bakery
Bakeries
Cyra at The Houghton Hotel
Fine Dining Restaurants
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
The Twenty Twenty Club
Bars and pubs
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
Church Square
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Art exhibitions and art events
New exhibition: 'Converging Truths' at Asisebenze Art Gallery
New exhibition: 'Converging Truths' at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Survey exhibition: 'Artist Proof Studio at 35' at Strauss & Co
Survey exhibition: 'Artist Proof Studio at 35' at Strauss & Co
Art exhibitions and art events
Chocolate Café at Sandton City
Chocolate Café at Sandton City
Food & Drink events in Johannesburg

To do in Joburg

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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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Universe on Stage presents 'The Black Hole Symphony' with Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (April 2026)
Universe on Stage presents 'The Black Hole Symphony' with Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (April 2026)
Live Music
Q&A with Melissa Thorne on The Happening, Melville's community arts festival
Q&A with Melissa Thorne on The Happening, Melville's community arts festival
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Hugh's
Hugh's
Braamfontein nightlife

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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A table above Rockey Street: Yeoville Dinner Club
A table above Rockey Street: Yeoville Dinner Club
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Outdoor dining in Joburg: Restaurants with great gardens, courtyards, and views
Outdoor dining in Joburg: Restaurants with great gardens, courtyards, and views
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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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Best of Joburg: 7 bakeries and pâtisserie we love
Best of Joburg: 7 bakeries and pâtisserie we love
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Art to see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
Art to see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
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Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Art exhibitions and art events
Group exhibition: 'Atlas of Uncertainty' at Wits Origins Centre
Group exhibition: 'Atlas of Uncertainty' at Wits Origins Centre
Art exhibitions and art events
'Homecoming' at Standard Bank Gallery – The battle for memory, heritage, and the soul of the Johannesburg Art Gallery
'Homecoming' at Standard Bank Gallery – The battle for memory, heritage, and the soul of the Johannesburg Art Gallery
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Joburg Nightlife

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Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove 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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Nine Lives Supper Club
Nine Lives Supper Club
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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Shopping in Joburg

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Day trip with the Gautrain – Rosebank
Day trip with the Gautrain – Rosebank
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Shop Joburg: 11 stores we're loving (March 2026)
Shop Joburg: 11 stores we're loving (March 2026)
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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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Rand Steam Shopping Centre – a visitor's guide
Rand Steam Shopping Centre – a visitor's 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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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
Five safari destinations near Joburg
Five safari destinations near Joburg
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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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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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