Day Tour · Johannesburg
Johannesburg City Tour
Explore the vibrant city of Johannesburg, a dynamic metropolis that blends rich history with modern development.
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JOHANNESBURG DAY TOUR
Gold Reef City Day Tour
Johannesburg's gold-mining story at Gold Reef City: the museum houses, a gold pour, an underground mine tour and gold panning, from your hotel.
THE EXPERIENCE
Jozi’s Story of Gold – A Journey Through Time
Step back into the golden era of Johannesburg with an immersive tour that brings the city’s rich mining heritage to life. From its humble beginnings to its rise as the City of Gold, this experience will take you deep into Jozi’s fascinating history.
Join us on this unforgettable adventure and uncover the golden secrets of Johannesburg!
YOUR DAY
What your day looks like
Pickup
Johannesburg hotel pickup
Tour Details
Museum Houses Mr. Ohlthaver’s House – Step inside the home of a mine official from the golden era. Dowse House – Discover the story of home-schooling in early Johannesburg. Oosthuizen House – Experience a “ghostly” walk through the past, where nothing was wasted. Gold Pour – Witness molten gold in action as it glows with an intensity that will leave you in awe. Underground Mine Tour – Descend into the depths of an authentic mine, feel the cold air, and touch the rugged rock that built the wealth of a nation. Gold Panning – Try your luck panning for gold, just like the prospectors of old. Feel the thrill of finding a glittering speck of gold among the dirt! Tour Details Duration: ±6 Hours Departure Times: 09:00 or 12:00 Pick-Up: Any hotel or residential address in Johannesburg Transport: Air-conditioned mini-bus or similar
Afterwards
Return transfers to/from hotels or airport
Practical information
- Duration
- ± 5 hours
- Pickup
- Johannesburg hotel pickup
- Destination
- Johannesburg
- Tour code
- DEG
What’s included
- All entry fees as per itinerary
- Return transfers to/from hotels or airport
- Professional English-speaking guide
What’s not included
- Meals (unless indicated)
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional entrance fees not specified
- Porterage fees at airports/hotels (can be added upon request)
- Items of a personal nature
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The Spurwing difference
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