• 1 day Jozi by Foot
  

  trip code ZAUB

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• Introduction
• Welcome to Johannesburg, the heartbeat and “Hub” of Africa. Home to the Rainbow Nation, it is in this fast paced city that South Africa’s radical and political formation is most evident. Take a walk through the City of Johannesburg from roots to present. Starting our tour at the Carlton Centre, the top of Africa.  From the 50th floor we can view Johannesburg and get an idea of which direction our walking tour will take us. Explore the inner city on streets lined with a combination of historic and modern buildings where new incorporates the old. A stroll down Main Street Mall with its creative architecture in the form of old mining equipment takes you back into the early beginnings of the “City of Gold”. The artwork on Gandhi Square reminds us of the city’s multicultural roots. Next we make our way to the vibrant Newtown Precinct where we visit a diverse range of historical and cultural sites. We visit the highlights of Newtown including the Mary Fitzgerald Square where we look inside one of the last colonial compounds now the Workers’ Library and Museum. Explore Museum Africa which provides an honest and even self-critical look at some of the problems South Africa has faced. The museum’s main focus is on the culture of the indigenous people. It would be unfair not to mention  the beautiful display of artworks, containing Pre-Raphaelite and Impressionist paintings, even an impression of ‘the Anglo-Boer War’. Many South African artists are presented. Explore this multi-media museum includes an audio/visual display of Nelson Mandela’s treason trial. We then move on to the Market Theatre which is now housed in the old fruit and vegetable market. After a truly interesting morning discovering the “Real Joburg” we move on to a totally different side of the city. The SAB World of Beer is a fun filled showcase of brewing   in South Africa. SAB’s multimillion Rand investment into the area helped lay the foundation for what has become the Newtown Precinct. From Ancient Mesopotamia, through Africa and Europe, the tour unveils beer heritage all the way to a honky-tonk pub of Johannesburg? Mining camp days and a traditional Soweto shebeen. Here we have a chance to enjoy a refreshment with a delicious pub lunch taking in the panoramic view of the city.

• Summary
  Tour Style	Urban Adventures
  Start	Johannesburg
  Finish	Johannesburg
  Duration	1 days
  Countries Visited	South Africa
  Included Highlights	Explore the streets of the Gateway to Africa – “The Real Johannesburg” with a difference. View the city from high up at the Carlton Centre. Discover Johannesburg golden past and explore Museum Africa. Visit the Market Theatre, renowned as South Africa's theatre of struggle.
  Optional Activities	Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage, Walking
  Bundu Provides	Transfer & Guide
  Participation	Yes
  Extras	Duration: 5-6 hours Pickup: 9h00 Drop-off; 14h00-15h00
  Accomodation	Not Applicable
  Transport	Minivan & walking
  Meals	Johannesburg (L)

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