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Ponte Experience: Overlook Johannesburg from the 51st Floor and Explore its History
4.9
181 Ratings
Johannesburg
Survey the metropolitan expanse of Johannesburg from the 51st floor while immersing in the narrative of the edifice and its nearby areas. Subsequently, explore the heart of the construction to acquire an alternate viewpoint.
Survey the metropolitan expanse of Johannesburg from the 51st floor while immersing in the narrative of the edifice and its nearby areas. Subsequently, explore the heart of the construction to acquire an alternate viewpoint.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ponte City Apartments - Ponte Tower held the title of the Tallest Residential Building in Africa from 1975 - 2017. At 173m tall with a hallow core, it is a brutalist architectural sight to behold.
- Ponte City Apartments - Ponte Tower held the title of the Tallest Residential Building in Africa from 1975 - 2017. At 173m tall with a hallow core, it is a brutalist architectural sight to behold.

What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Expert local guide
Location
1 Lily Ave
Lily Avenue
Entrance to the tower is at the end of lily avenue, it looks like a dead end but the black entrance gate is on the left. Tell security you are here from Dlala Nje and they will point you to the welcome centre
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(181 Ratings)
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Benbp7319sd
Jun 28, 2025
Great experience - Very captivating tour of an interesting building. Great views!
The community project is awesome. They are changing kids lives!
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Y1133adjb
Jun 26, 2025
Awesome Experience. - Extremely well organised and safe. We really enjoyed the experience. Dlala Nje staff were all super friendly and helpful.
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Brendanlc1656ts
Jun 18, 2025
Beautiful views of the city - Probably some of the most unique brutality architecture you'll see on the continent. With some fascinating history as well.
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K8374wvbrettd
Jun 17, 2025
An Amazing Experience - An absolute must do in the city - run by a charitable foundation with an incredible cause and an amazing bunch of people. The tour was very well run and organized, with our guide being very knowledgeable as well as passionate about what she does.
I would highly recommend it to anyone, local or from abroad!
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Sharon
Jun 8, 2025
A unique must do… - This unique experience is a must for anyone who wants to visit this iconic building and get in some steps at the same time. Well organized team ensures that you have the best time which includes a breakfast on floor 51. You don’t need to be super fit either. Great mix of young and old participants with varying fitness levels.
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529nicholasr
Jun 2, 2025
Secure parking & safe visit - Great, safe visit to the top and bottom of Ponte.
History of the building and the society within which it was created. Secure parking within the tower, no need to get public transport - there's nothing on the website or TA to let people know that you can park. Amazing photos from below.
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Nomad21245885115
Apr 21, 2025
Ponte Tower: A View You'll Never Forget! - The Ponte Tower tour was an incredible experience. Alvaro was incredibly warm, welcoming, and deeply knowledgeable about Ponte and the history of Johannesburg. His insights helped us connect the dots and gain a deeper understanding of how the city developed over time. If you’re feeling hesitant—don’t be. The moment you drive onto the premises, you feel very safe. Just a heads-up: if you have a fear of heights, prepare yourself—it’s all part of the unforgettable adventure!
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Juanjf7654ks
Apr 15, 2025
A unique and impactful experience - We complain about occupation.
This is the Ponte Town building in the dangerous Hillbrow neighborhood of Johannesburg. A unique example of brutalist architecture from the 60s/70s, with about 60 floors conceived in its day as a luxury residential city for 2500px. With the fall of apartheid it is occupied by the mafias and comes to host more than 10000px in tremendous conditions, proving one of the most dangerous places in the world. Trash thrown out of the windows reached the 14th floor, throwing away even the dead bodies. The government proposed to buy it, close it by surprise turning it into jail since it had everything worse inside. The far-fetched idea was not realized, but from 2003 a long period of unemployment began.
Today you can visit, resulting in a unique and impressive experience, while offering the best views of the city.
Worth the visit. But you will hardly find visitors alerted by the danger of the neighborhood.
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Sasharv9599iw
Apr 10, 2025
Ponte educational tour - Great tour. Guide was knowledgeable and energetic. It was safe and a great community of people. Supporting the organisation is a must.
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Explorer68543019898
Mar 19, 2025
Wonderful Experience! - The tour was fantastic! Our guide,
Alvaro, was super-friendly, very knowledgeable and entertaining. He spoke, but also listened when we had stories to tell as well, and I appreciate that very much. We felt so much at ease, in the building, and with Alvaro as our guide. Well done to all of you who do such a great job at Dlala Nje!
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