Walking tour in Braamfontein, the hip area in Johannesburg

A walking tour in Braamfontein in Johannesburg is an experience you won't forget, one of the coolest areas of the city, like a local with our tour guide

Join us on a walking tour with us through Braamfontein area of Johannesburg, the increasingly hip and happening area with its sleek cafes and bars, its rich cultural life and very colourful history. Hear the story of Braamfontein’s change over the last 10 - 20 years and see some of the popular results, such as a beach bar on a roof top or the very popular Saturday food market where thousands flock for a craft beer or a genuine butcher’s boerewors.

Here’s what you will see on our walking tour in Jo'burg:

Braamfontein area: Central suburb of Johannesburg, the name "Braamfontein" dates from as early as 1853, when a farm with this name to the north-west of Randjeslaagte belonged to Gert Bezuidenhout.

University of the Witwatersrand: A multi-campus South African public research university, has its roots in the mining industry and founded in 1896 as the South African School of Mines in Kimberley. It is the third oldest South African university in continuous operation

The Constitution Hill: Precinct is located at 11 Kotze Street in Braamfontein and is the seat of the Constitutional Court of South Africa.

Nelson Mandela Bridge: It was completed in 2003, links up two main business areas of Braamfontein and Newtown