Top Attractions in Johannesburg

Discover Johannesburg's most popular destinations with detailed guides, reviews, and insider tips from fellow travelers

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Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg - Apartheid Museum display
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Apartheid Museum

4.6
(7k reviews)
A profound journey through South Africa's apartheid history, offering a comprehensive and moving look at segregation, re...
Constitution Hill, Johannesburg - A Joburg city view from Constitution hill.
1 / 5

Constitution Hill

4.5
(6k reviews)
A historic prison and human rights precinct, now home to South Africa's Constitutional Court. Explore stories of struggl...
Gold Reef City, Johannesburg - Pretoria,South Africa
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Gold Reef City

4.5
(39k reviews)
Johannesburg's premier theme park, offering over 30 thrilling rides, historical gold mining exhibits, and entertainment ...
Hector Pieterson Museum, Johannesburg - The museum entrance has a large art piece.
1 / 5

Hector Pieterson Museum

4.5
(4k reviews)
A poignant museum commemorating the 1976 Soweto Uprising, honoring Hector Pieterson and the fight for freedom.
Mandela House, Johannesburg - Cape Dutch house. White with thatched roof.
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Mandela House

4.5
(6k reviews)
Step into the former home of Nelson Mandela on historic Vilakazi Street, a powerful symbol of South Africa's fight for f...
Vilakazi Street, Johannesburg - a busy street with cars and buses
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Vilakazi Street

4.5
(140 reviews)
Vilakazi Street: the world's only street home to two Nobel laureates, offering a rich tapestry of history, culture, and ...
Orlando Towers, Johannesburg - a very tall building towering over a city
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Orlando Towers

4.5
(2k reviews)
Iconic former power station towers in Soweto offering thrilling bungee jumps, SCAD dives, and zip-lining with panoramic ...
Regina Mundi Church, Johannesburg - a person walking in front of a church
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Regina Mundi Church

4.4
(896 reviews)
A historic Catholic church in Johannesburg, renowned as a sanctuary during the anti-apartheid movement and a vibrant com...
Walter Sisulu Square, Johannesburg - A group of people playing frisbee on a sandy beach
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Walter Sisulu Square

3.9
(3k reviews)
Historic heart of Soweto where the Freedom Charter was signed, a pivotal site in South Africa's fight for democracy.
Museum Africa, Johannesburg - RU, UnB, 2021.
1 / 5

Museum Africa

4.1
(653 reviews)
Explore South Africa's rich history and diverse cultures through impactful museums like the Apartheid Museum and Museum ...
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Johannesburg - 스누피가드 제주 2022. 3. 10 10:06
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Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

4.5
(3k reviews)
Interactive science museum in Johannesburg, sparking curiosity with hands-on exhibits in STEM and health.
Market Theatre, Johannesburg - a group of people standing under a covered area
1 / 5

Market Theatre

4.6
(2k reviews)
A historic Johannesburg theatre in a former market, renowned for powerful South African productions and its legacy of so...
Newtown Precinct, Johannesburg - a busy street with cars and buses
1 / 5

Newtown Precinct

0
(0 reviews)
Johannesburg's cultural heart, Newtown Precinct buzzes with art, theatre, and vibrant street life, offering a dynamic ur...
Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg - a building with cars parked in front
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Maboneng Precinct

4.5
(4k reviews)
A revitalized urban hub in Johannesburg, Maboneng is a vibrant precinct alive with street art, galleries, and creative e...
Arts on Main, Johannesburg - The museum entrance has a large art piece.
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Arts on Main

5
(1 reviews)
Arts on Main is Johannesburg's creative heart in Maboneng, a vibrant hub for art, fashion, and urban culture.
The Playground (Braamfontein), Johannesburg - a water park with a water slide and a playground
1 / 5

The Playground (Braamfontein)

4.4
(330 reviews)
Johannesburg's vibrant urban market, blending food, art, music, and creativity in the heart of Braamfontein.
Braamfontein, Johannesburg - A Joburg city view from Constitution hill.
1 / 5

Braamfontein

0
(0 reviews)
Braamfontein: Johannesburg's creative heart, pulsing with street art, trendy markets, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
Nelson Mandela Bridge, Johannesburg - concrete bridges
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Nelson Mandela Bridge

0
(0 reviews)
An iconic symbol of hope and connection, the Nelson Mandela Bridge links Johannesburg's vibrant districts and represents...
Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg - A brutalist building complex stands in the sunshine.
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Ponte City Apartments

0
(0 reviews)
Iconic 55-story cylindrical skyscraper in Johannesburg, offering affordable living and breathtaking city views with a st...
Hillbrow, Johannesburg - A Joburg city view from Constitution hill.
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Hillbrow

0
(0 reviews)
An iconic, dense urban neighborhood in Johannesburg known for its challenging reputation and striking architecture like ...