Apart from our own LocalPlaces tours, we curate a selection of partner experiences in Johannesburg.
These tours, activities and immersions cover spaces and places we do not reach ourselves. Or they delve into topics that we do not cover in our own storytelling experiences. We select partners who share our ethos of knowledge sharing through learning experiences, rather than standard tours that simply point out the buildings and places you see along the way.
Best of all, we offer a seamless booking process. You can book these experiences through us. We facilitate the process and make sure that the combination of activities and tours you select forms a comprehensive experience that makes sense and suits your overall itinerary. We ensure that you select the options best suited to your personal interests, circumstances and budget. Simply put, we make it easier for you to select and book the right tours and experiences.
Cradle of Humankind tours
We recommend a private full-day Cradle of Humankind Fossil & Cave Tour with Eenblond Africa from R3800 per person (minimum spend of 2 guests for a private tour). This exclusive guided tour in an open game drive vehicle affords guests the unique opportunity of experiencing first-hand two famous fossil dig sites – Gladysvale and Malapa – in the heart of the Greater Cradle Nature Reserve situated within the Cradle of Humankind.
To enquire about availability and arrange a booking, send a WhatsApp to +27 82 894 5216 or email gerald@localplaces.co.za
Art tours
We recommend a Joburg Art Gallery Hopping Tour with Toura Travel Therapy for R1213 per person (you may join a group with other people participating too). The best way to encounter Johannesburg is through its stories. This 3-hour Art Gallery Hopping tour offers a unique experience of meeting the city and its people through art. Be prepared for discovery.
Gallery 1 (30 min): A profound introduction to African contemporary art.
Gallery 2 (30 min) – You’ll gain a new perspective, a fresh understanding.
Gallery 3, 4 & 5 (1h30) – Not just about the art, it’s about the connection it forges.
You meet in Rosebank. The tour typically includes the Everard Read Gallery, the Goodman Gallery and various other art spaces along the Keyes Art Mile (note most galleries are closed on Sundays).
To enquire about availability and arrange a booking, send a WhatsApp to +27 82 894 5216 or email gerald@localplaces.co.za
We also recommend the Soweto Art Tour with Toura Travel Therapy for R1790 per person ((you may join a group with other people participating too). Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of Soweto along this 3-hour walking tour. From the iconic Vilakazi Street to hidden galleries and murals, experience the heartbeat of South African creativity through the eyes of a local guide.
You meet in Vilakazi Street and explore from there.
To enquire about availability and arrange a booking, send a WhatsApp to +27 82 894 5216 or email gerald@localplaces.co.za