Great Jozi Gold Walk

Discover the Origins of Johannesburg!
Looking for a unique way to spend a day?
Join us on for a fascinating 4-hour walking journey through the historic heart of Johannesburg — where gold, revolutionaries, and larger-than-life personalities shaped the City of Gold.
We start at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, meeting the legendary “Pick Handle Mary” and admiring vibrant jazz murals by street artist Dbongz Mahlathi.
From there we wander through the bustling market streets and admire the Art Deco gem Anstey's Building.
Hear the incredible story of Johannesburg’s birth near the South Gauteng High Court, where mining commissioner Carl von Brandis helped shape the early gold-rush town of Randjeslaagte.
Along the way we explore Oppenheimer Park, the revived Gandhi Square and the story of young lawyer Mahatma Gandhi. We’ll even visit a hidden gold mine stope beneath Standard Bank — right where the gold rush began.
The tour ends at the historic law offices of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, pioneers who used the law to fight injustice.
📍 Start: Newtown Junction (safe parking)
🕘 Duration: 4 hours
💰 Cost: R320 per person
Walk the streets where history happened and see Johannesburg in a whole new light

9 August 2026

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30 August 2026

AAll bookings are subject to our cancellation and liability policy. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled tour time. While refunds are not provided, guests may request to transfer their booking to an alternative date, subject to availability and existing bookings. Failure to arrive for a scheduled tour (no-show) will result in forfeiture of the full booking amount. By confirming this booking, guests acknowledge that they participate in the tour at their own risk, and the operator accepts no liability for any loss, injury, damage, or delay arising from participation, except where required by law.