JoburgPlaces Full-day Viewpoints & Watering Holes Tour (10am-6:15pm)
A fantastic full day tour (8 hours), involving storytelling that covers the entire history and development of Johannesburg in seven phases, combined with visits to some of the most historic, astonishing. and trendy rooftop bars, pubs and restaurants. A way to experience the warm heartbeat of Johannesburg and to leave astonished.
Guests get to spend the entire day with legendary JoburgPlaces Chief Storytelling & Guide, Charlie Moyo personally. Not only hearing the astonishing story of the city but engaging in personal conversation that will enlighten, entertain, and inspire.
The tour typically runs from 10am-6pm with a stop for lunch along the way.
This tour itinerary below is indicative and may be adjusted depending on which venues are available on the day of your tour, or the size of your group. We have a wide array of possible stops to choose from and guests can know that the combination of venues chosen, will always make for a spectacular experience.
10:00: Pickup at your hotel in Rosebank, Sandton, or the Parks Suburbs
(Pickups further afield are possible but please check with us when booking as it will influence the schedule/timing of the tour. It could also incur an additional cost depending on the location.)
10:30: STOP 1: Radisson Red Rooftop Rosebank or Flames at Westcliff Hotel
We start the tour in the north with a view over the verdant urban forest of the Parks suburbs, as well as an opening storytelling on how Johannesburg was founded.
11:20: Depart
11:45: STOP 2: Sunnyside Park Hotel or Mikes Kitchen in Parktown
We visit either what was once the house of the British Lord Millner during the Anglo-Boer War and today a hotel overlooking a lush garden on the edge of the city, or a historic Randlords manor house converted to a restaurant.
12:30: Depart
12:50 STOP 3: Food I Love You at Constitution Hill
One of the most historic locations in Johannesburg is the Old Fort at Constitution Hill. We linger here for storytelling, drinks, and lunch. Guests can also walk up the rampart and enjoy the city skyline views.
14:15: Depart
14:30: Anew Parktonian Hotel Rooftop, Braamfontein
Perfect for drinks with a spectacular 360 degrees view of the inner-city and beyond.
15:30: Depart.
15:45 STOP 4: Hallmark House Rooftop, Maboneng or Elevate Rooftop at Reef Hotel, Marshalltown
Spectacular spot to enjoy storytelling and cocktails overlooking the City of Gold.
16:45: Depart
17:00: STOP 5: Radium Beer Hall, Orange Grove or Bertrand Café Maboneng
We stop either at the brilliant French Congolese Café and Jazz Venue, Bertrand Café, or at Radium Beer Hall, the longest running bar in Johannesburg. The perfect round-off the tour!
17:45: Depart
18:15 Drop off back at your hotel.
Rates:
Available as a private tour only at any time, 7-days a week, subject to availability.
We charge separately for guiding and for transport:
The minimum guiding charge is R6000 for up to 3 guests or R1800 per person if you are more than 3 guests.
The minimum transport charge is R2100 in total for up to 3 guests or R2300 in total if you are up to 6 guests. For more guests, we will quote you on the best transport option. Transport charges may vary depending on your pickup and drop-off location or the travel season. We will confirm charges before you make the booking.
Any food, drink or museum entrance fees for the customer’s account on the day.
BOOK NOW:
To book your tour, send an email to gerald@localplaces.co.za or a whatsapp to +27 (0) 82 894 5216
Please do not phone as we are mostly busy hosting guests.
Send a message and we will contact you as soon as is possible.
We will respond to your booking request and provide an online payment link for you to pay by bank card to secure the booking.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Guests participate in all LocalPlaces tours at their own risk. Neither LocalPlaces, nor its guides, accept any responsibility whatsoever for any injury, accident or death that may occur while participating in a LocalPlaces tour, whether in a public or a private space.
A tour booking is only secured upon payment.
Provisional bookings will automatically be cancelled if not paid within 48 hours from making a booking.
Bookings cannot be cancelled once paid for any reason whatsoever and no refunds will be offered for cancelled bookings.
Bookings can be postponed to another date if postponed more than 30 days in advance of the booked date. However, bookings cannot be postponed for any reason whatsoever within 30 days of the tour date, as we would lose the opportunity to take another booking for that slot.
STARTING POINT
For driving tours pick up and drop off from your hotel or accommodation (one address) is included as long as it is within the northern suburbs of the city or at the airport.
JOIN OUR GROUP:
If you urgently want to know about already scheduled open tours in a current week, which you could join, please WhatsApp us directly on +27 82 894 5216. We also run a WhatsApp Group where we post news on upcoming quick encounters, tours and events. send a message to us requesting to join this group.
WhatsApp us on +27 82 894 5216 or email us on gerald@localplaces.co.za to check availability.
