Discover the astonishing history of Johannesburg on the JoburgPlaces Astonishing Marshalltown Walking Tour. Marvel at the architecture, hear captivating stories, and explore the city’s transformation from its gold rush days to its vibrant present.
Discover the astonishing history of Johannesburg on the JoburgPlaces Astonishing Marshalltown Walking Tour. Marvel at the architecture, hear captivating stories, and explore the city’s transformation from its gold rush days to its vibrant present.
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Marshalltown - Known as the ‘older’ section of Johannesburg’s CBD, Marshalltown is where the city’s mining and financial roots began. This area is rich in architecture and history.
The “Understanding Joburg” walking tour, also called the Astonishing Marshalltown tour, offers the perfect introduction to Johannesburg’s inner-city. It highlights the…
- Marshalltown - Known as the ‘older’ section of Johannesburg’s CBD, Marshalltown is where the city’s mining and financial roots began. This area is rich in architecture and history.
The “Understanding Joburg” walking tour, also called the Astonishing Marshalltown tour, offers the perfect introduction to Johannesburg’s inner-city. It highlights the captivating history of the city, narrating the tale of Joburg’s gold-rush beginnings, its prosperous days, subsequent decline, and ongoing revitalization. Starting at Gandhi Square, the tour explores the pedestrian-friendly Main Street in the corporate mining district, featuring historic sites like the Mapungubwe Rhino replica, Hollard Street, the Impala Stampede Sculpture, and the Shadow Boxer Sculpture in front of Chancellor House, where Mandela & Tambo once had their law offices. This comprehensive historical tour is enhanced with public art and charming sidewalk cafes.
- Gandhi Square - The tour includes a visit to Johannesburg’s central square, where visitors can see the sculpture of Gandhi as a young lawyer. Indeed, Gandhi worked here as a business lawyer in his youth!
- In-person guide
- In-person guide
LocalPlaces is celebrated for its outstanding storytelling experiences, which go beyond typical tours. In Johannesburg, Charlie Moyo personally leads you, sharing the city’s remarkable history along the journey. This tour is highly recommended as an initial introduction to the city, offering the best understanding of its history and modern culture….
LocalPlaces is celebrated for its outstanding storytelling experiences, which go beyond typical tours. In Johannesburg, Charlie Moyo personally leads you, sharing the city’s remarkable history along the journey. This tour is highly recommended as an initial introduction to the city, offering the best understanding of its history and modern culture.
Beginning with a narrative on the city’s founding history, the tour explores the ‘Wiser West’, the oldest district in Johannesburg’s inner city. Delight in the architecture and tales of the gold rush, the luxurious Edwardian era (early 1900s), and the vibrant and diverse present-day Johannesburg. Appreciate the Shadow Boxer sculpture near where Mandela & Tambo once had offices. Be amazed by the square where Gandhi once practiced law in the court. This tour presents the complete story of Johannesburg – from pre-gold rush days to its ‘glory days’, dramatic urban decline, and current city regeneration. You will leave amazed!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.