Johannesburg's Migration History with a local lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Why Hillbrow?

It was laid out as a residential suburb during 1894 and 1895, with Richard Currie auctioning the stands. In 1897 it became part of Johannesburg's Sanitary Board. After World War Two, developers started purchasing the stands at values beyond their worth and eventually turned it into blocks of flats.

That's when the story of this neighborhood begins, the discovery of Gold in Johannesburg saw people from all over the world flying into the city and Hillbrow welcomed all of them. Dure the political status in South Africa at the Times Hillbrow was meant to a white area according to the Group Area's Act.

Hillbrow has always been very cosmopolitan and very mixed racially since its discovery and nothing has changed today; it's just more Afro-cosmopolitan...

Hillbrow as two of Johannesburg's iconic towers in less then 3km walking distance.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

A marvelous Victorian tour of the 120 year old house and the Windybrow Theater and Art center followed by a hearty dinner paired with local wine.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Lunch

Private transportation

Options

Hillbrow Walking Tour

Including Ponte Tower

Entrance to Ponte City

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Walking Tour of Joburg
peterkF3339BZ,,Oct 29, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I are new to Joburg and really enjoyed our walking tour with Franck who is an exceptional and inspiring guide. As out of towners will know Joburg can be 'edgy' and we felt safe as we walked the streets. We went from Troyeville House where we staying down to the funky Maboneng district with its distinct vibe, then through Jewel City ending up in the Central Business District. We stopped off for a bite to eat at Charlie & Gerald’s, a great little place just off Gandhi Square (which was a historic bank vault) where you can enjoy a good Bobotie stew and plenty of non meat options. Then onward to the Rand Club finishing up at Chancellor House where Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo set up South Africa's first black-owned law firm. Franck is really well informed and gave us a great insight in not just the history but also the social and economic realities of Joburg. We felt fortunate to have him as our guide.
Storyteller extraordinaire
NikkiBen304,,Apr 27, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fascinating morning spent with Franck at the Windybrow and walking through Hillbrow - from the hectic buzz of the street vendors to the peaceful parks one block away - Franck’s knowledge is amazing and he tells stories with such passion - you feel embarrassed not to know more about your own city! Thankyou Franck we loved our morning and will be back to do Yeoville!
Fine food in the heart of Hillbrow
clairegemmill,,Sep 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Windybrow Arts Centre is a stunning old Victorian home in the heart of Hillbrow. Franck took us on a tour of the house where, room by room, local South African artists were waiting to serenade us - from poetry, to fashion and song, we were truly inspired by the creativity that lives here! The house, once a theater, has so much to offer, including a beautiful ballroom where we ended our tour with an incredible 4 course meal - wine, laughter and good conversation were all we needed to end the night. Highly recommend this experience to any traveler, South African, and local Joburger!