The Joburg Hidden History Exposed walking adventure.
Schedule
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC+02:00Location
Newtown Junction | Johannesburg, GT
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Join the Timetraveller on an epic walking adventure through the historic heart of old-town Johannesburg 🕰️⛏️We explore Ferreirasdorp and Marshalltown, uncovering the history, myths, urban legends, and secrets that shaped the City of Gold.
🔍 On this unforgettable journey you’ll:
Descend into the old Ferreira’s mine tunnel
Discover which of the 2 men named George really discovered gold
Learn how gold shaped the Witwatersrand
Explore Gandhi Square and the story of inner-city regeneration
Walk historic Main Street and see rare mining equipment, including a stamp battery buried for 23 years
Visit the former Anglo-American Campus and uncover the brilliance of early mining magnates
End at the Randjieslaagte beacon, marking the birth of Johannesburg in 1886
🤯 We’ll also answer questions like:
What’s the mystery behind the 3 Georges?
What does a circus have to do with Joburg?
How is soda water linked to the Vaal Dam?
Where is Frenchfontein?
Why was Pritchard Street once THE shopping destination?
And what does a right-angled triangle have to do with Johannesburg?!
📍 Practical Info
⏱️ Duration: 3.5 hours
🚶 Distance: ±4 km at a relaxed pace
🚗 Safe parking at Newtown Junction Mall
💰 R270 per person
📅 Tour Dates: 19 April 2026
📩 Bookings: [email protected]
📞 Contact / WhatsApp: 083 206 2262
🔔 Spaces are limited – book your journey through time today!
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Where is it happening?
Newtown Junction, Truworths, 839, Johannesburg, 2001, South AfricaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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