Top Things to do in Greater Johannesburg
Top Hotels in Greater Johannesburg
- 1. City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
- 2. Premier Hotel OR Tambo
- 3. Home Suite Hotels Rosebank
- 4. Sandton Sun
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg
- 6. 54 on Bath
- 7. Maropeng Boutique Hotel
- 8. Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
- 9. The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
- 10. City Lodge Hotel Fourways
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa including Cycle Tour of Soweto including Lunch, South Western Townships, Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, Nelson Mandela Square, Nizamiye Mosque, Arts on Main, Northcliff Hill, Victoria Yards, Vilakazi Street, Honeydew Mazes.
Restaurants in Greater Johannesburg
1. Cycle Tour of Soweto including Lunch
2. South Western Townships
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 977 reviews
Reviewed By Steve-CdnTravelLover - Toronto, Canada
Our Canadian friends thought we were reckless to visit Johannesburg. Most land there on their way to safaris, stay at an airport hotel, pop in to Jo’burg and Soweto for a 2-3 hour driving tour - and leave the next morning. And when we told them that we were planning to visit Soweto they were convinced that we were really crazy. Johannesburg turned out to be quite manageable if you take sensible precautions, avoid rough areas like the Central Business District. We made our way around by Uber, saw some really interesting sites and museums. The people were warm and friendly. We spent a delightful 4 hours on a walking tour in Soweto with Lebo’s Soweto Bicycle Tours. It was fascinating to learn about Soweto. Those of us of a certain age in the West grew up watching the news with Soweto as the epi-centre of the resistance to Apartheid. I didn’t want to miss it on our once-in-a-lifetime visit to Southern Africa. We had no idea that it was so big - over 2 million people. It’s divided into 41 districts with large differences between them. The area around Nelson Mandela’s old house is known as “Beverly Hills” because of the nice houses there. We felt safe and welcome everywhere we went.
3. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,566 reviews
Nowhere can the story of South Africa's turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to democracy be told as it is at Constitution Hill. Constitution Hill is a national heritage site situated in the Johannesburg CBD and is home to the Constitutional Court of South Africa- the highest court in the country on constitutional matters. Once a place of injustice and brutality, where South Africa's leading political activists, including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, were detained, the site has been transformed into a place of solidarity and democracy, home to the Women's Gaol museum, Number Four Museum, and Old Fort Museum. Apart from its engaging and gripping exhibitions, Constitution Hill is also open to the public for guided tours and has become an important platform for Heritage, Education, and Tourism related programmes. The vast variety of programmes hosted at Constitution Hill enable us to embrace current issues, celebrate days of national significance, address matters of public interest and create a forum for public debate. With its rich history and character Constitution Hill boasts of ideal platforms to educate and learn about South Africa's story. ConHill, as it is famously known, also offers a variety of multi-purpose venues, suitable for conferencing, performances, a large array of events and for public activities and programmes.
Reviewed By Daydream62408959336
A visit to Constitutional Hill is a visit that every person should take more than once if possible, (whether a tourist or a South African). It’s a harrowing and extremely emotional tour for any visitor and not a tour that should be hurried. The tour guides are extremely informative and are to be commended on their extensive knowledge. A visit to the Concourt itself is a must and it’s wonderful to see the highest Court in the land being open to all (you can actually see the goings on through the glass panels if you don’t want to enter the Court itself). There are also many activities, concerts, art exhibitions etc which take place at the Constitutional Hill as well through the year so it comes alive again with music, laughter and joy. Every time you visit Constitutional Hill should not only be a time of quiet reflection on the past which will be tinged with sadness, but also one of hope and positiveness for the future of our wonderful country.
4. Nelson Mandela Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,831 reviews
Reviewed By 968nicholash - London, United Kingdom
Great meeting place, dominated by the giant statue of the great man and surrounded by big, glitzy restaurants, mainly grill houses serving gigantic portions of meat and fish.
5. Nizamiye Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By njcavalier - Chatham, United States
With its four 180-foot minarets and a main dome rising more than 100 feet, the Nizamiye Mosque stands as a beautiful example of Turkish architecture adapted for its place in South Africa. Said to be rhe largest mosque anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere, it is well worth seeing on a visit to Midrand.
6. Arts on Main
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By janephere - Benjamin, United States
Enjoyed a great Sunday afternoon eating, drinking and buying all kinds of local crafts. This is a must visit if you are looking for a fun Sunday morning or afternoon. The Market on Main closes at 4:30 but there are plenty of other places in the neighborhood that stay open later.
7. Northcliff Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By ShelleyMotsoane
It's a beautiful place to go to when you just want peace of mind with your partner . Love the atmosphere ????????????????
8. Victoria Yards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
9. Vilakazi Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By onesaic - Mutare, Zimbabwe
Wow great street like a clip from a movie. Loved the African dancers it's very vibrant energetic its a great place to visit wished I could have stayed longer
10. Honeydew Mazes
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 96 reviews
Giant maze in a maize(corn) field. 3.0km of pathways, the design is themed on the 'Weather', this is a challenge for all ages. Fun 8 station general knowledge quiz to test everyone. Suitable for all ages, but kids under 16 need to be accompanied in the giant by a parent. Courtyard area has other smaller puzzles and games to keep you entertained. We are open weekdays only for private pre-booked events - school outings, corporate events and teambuilding. We are open weekends and public holidays to the general public, no booking required (other than for kids parties) and we open at 10am stop selling tickets at 2:30pm and close at 5pm. Cash or cards or Zapper/Snapscan. Picnics welcome but no braais. See our website for more information and pictures.
Reviewed By frankiehfasjklfhasdk
The staff here are exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and well spoken, all delightful. The maize maze is open part of the year, and changes shape every year. It took us over an hour to complete this maze, finding boards with questions to answer and stamps to collect. There is a maze of reeds that is open when the maize is not, and a small number of interesting physical /mental puzzles to solve outside the mazes. We loved our visit and would highly recommend it to adults and children.
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