3-Hour Private Walking Tour of Museum Africa In Newtown, Johannesburg
Highlights
Johannesburg
historical, museums, walking
Private Tour
3 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Discover Johannesburg's rich history and cultural heritage as you visit Museum Africa and learn about its exhibits on Johannesburg's development. Walk along Main Reef Road to see the old offices of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, a miner statue, a battery stamp, and a miner lift. Observe a local law firm and learn about the role of law in South African society before ending the tour at the Legislator and Old Post Office.
Itinerary
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Tour of Museum Africa In Newtown, Johannesburg
- Start your tour at Museum Africa, where you can learn about the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Spend 30 minutes exploring the museum, which showcases various exhibits on the history of Johannesburg, including its development from a small mining town to the bustling metropolis it is today.
- Walk to the nearby law firm, where you can observe the daily operations of a legal office and learn about the role of law in South African society. Spend 15 minutes observing the law firm and discussing its significance.
- Next, head to the site of the old Johannesburg Stock Exchange, located on Main Reef Road. Here, you can see the historic building where the stock exchange was once located and learn about its role in the city's economy. Spend 15 minutes discussing the history and significance of the stock exchange.
- Along the Main Reef, you will encounter a miner statue, battery stamp, and miners lift - these landmarks pay homage to the mining industry that was so important to Johannesburg's early development. Spend 30 minutes discussing the history of the mining industry and exploring these landmarks.
- Finally, end your tour at the Legislator, located near the Old Post Office. Spend 30 minutes discussing the history and significance of these landmarks and how they contributed to the development of Johannesburg.
Note- Please note that this itinerary does not include time for the theatre inside Museum Africa, which requires special arrangements. If you are interested in seeing the theatre, please make arrangements separately.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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