More than 50 Things to Do in Johannesburg

More than 50 Things to Do in Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg – South Africa’s biggest city and commercial epicentre. Also known as Jozi, Joburg, or Egoli (City of Gold in Zulu), it began as a gold-mining settlement in the 19th century. There is more to this cosmopolitan city than shopping. If you are visiting Johannesburg, or on a staycation in the city, here is a list of family-friendly things to do in Johannesburg . However even if you don’t have kids with you, you will still enjoy them. I have written about several of these places before – individually - but as lists are more concise and easier to access, I have compiled them below.

This is a great way to see the highlights of Johannesburg if you are visiting the city for the first time. However, even if you have stayed here all your life, you can see the city from a different perspective and learn things about the city you never knew. Many of the attractions listed here are stops on the tour. The bus also has a Soweto extension, which I would highly recommend. Read more here. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Sights Featured in This Article

Guide Name: More than 50 Things to Do in Johannesburg
Guide Location: South Africa » Johannesburg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sara Essop
Read it on Author's Website: https://inafricaandbeyond.com/things-to-do-in-johannesburg/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • City Sightseeing Johannesburg Bus
  • Gold Reef City
  • Sci-Bono
  • The Johannesburg Zoo
  • Zoo Lake
  • Apartheid Museum
  • Liliesleaf Farm
  • Mandela House
  • Constitution Hill
  • James Hall Museum of Transport
  • Lindfield House
  • The Collectors Treasury
  • Top of Africa
  • ABSA Money Museum
  • Johannesburg Planetarium
  • Origins Centre
  • The Adler Museum of Medicine
  • Orlando Towers
  • Satyagraha House
  • The Joburg Theatre Complex
  • FNB stadium
  • Hashtag Escape
  • Maboneng
  • PWC Bike Park
  • Jozi-X
  • Crazy Kids Farmyard
  • The War Museum
  • The Zone Tenpin
  • Adventure Golf
  • World of Golf
  • Acro Branch
  • Acrobranch Huddle Park
  • Go Ape
  • City Rock
  • Black Ops Laser Tag
  • Rush Indoor Trampoline Park
  • Gravity Indoor Trampoline Park
  • The Kidz Fun House
  • The Play House
  • Art Jamming
  • Mazi Mo’s
  • RollEgoli
  • Adventure Golf Hillfox

Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip


South African Sweets and Pastries

South African Sweets and Pastries

A melting pot of the Dutch, British and African traditions, the culture of South Africa embraces flavorful cuisine in which traditional desserts play an important role. South Africans love it sweet – be it a veggie dish or a barbecue sauce on meat, let alone purpose-made pastries that they are...
15 Uniquely South African Souvenirs to Bring Home from Johannesburg

15 Uniquely South African Souvenirs to Bring Home from Johannesburg

One of the most fascinating cities in Africa, Johannesburg is a showroom for all things South African - a mixture of native and European trends, deeply rooted in local habits and traditions. To find your way around many of the delights Jo'burg has to offer and to pick up some as a remembrance...