Culture
The Joburg Hidden History Exposed walking adventure.
About the event
Join Timetraveller for an unforgettable walking adventure through the historic heart of old-town Johannesburg. From the gold rush streets of Ferreirasdorp to the vibrant corridors of Marshalltown, get ready to uncover the captivating stories, myths, and characters that shaped the City of Gold. 🔎
Along the way, you’ll:
- Descend into the old Ferreira’s Mine tunnel
- Solve the mystery of which George truly discovered gold
- Learn how gold transformed the Witwatersrand
- Explore the intriguing history of Gandhi Square and the inner-city regeneration
- Walk along historic Main Street and see rare mining relics, including a stamp battery buried for 23 years
- Visit the former Anglo American plc campus and delve into the legacies of early mining magnates
- Stand at the Randjeslaagte Beacon, the official birthplace of Johannesburg in 1886 🤯
Plus, we’ll reveal some of Joburg’s strangest mysteries:
- What’s the truth behind the three Georges?
- How did a circus influence early Johannesburg?
- What’s the connection between soda water and the Vaal Dam?
- Where exactly was Frenchfontein?
- Why did Pritchard Street become Joburg’s ultimate shopping destination?
- And what does a right-angled triangle have to do with the founding of the city?
📍 Tour Details
⏱️ Duration: 3.5 hours
🚶 Distance: ±4 km (easy pace)
🚗 Safe parking available at Newtown Junction Mall
💰 Price: R270 per person
📞 WhatsApp / bookings: 083 206 2262
🔔 Spaces are limited—book your journey through time today!
For more information, visit Timetraveller Jozi
Location
Truworths, 839, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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