Jozi By Night Food & Drink Tour
Johannesburg, South Africa
From EUR 85.81
Office phone number: +27 (0)82 822 9407
Jozi By Night Food & Drink Tour
Johannesburg, South Africa
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Get with the cool kids and experience the best of Johannesburg by night with a local guide by your side. Explore the vibrant neighbourhood of Braamfontein, taste local food, see eclectic street art and sip craft beer and cocktails. Many tourists worry about their safety at night in the city but things have changed a lot in recent years; join us for a memorable night out and see for yourself!
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Highlights
- Explore Braamfontein and discover Johannesburg’s hippest district by night
- Taste the city and its melting pot of cultures with a special food tasting which includes Cape Malay Bobotie and Indian Curry Bunny Chow (there’s no bunnies in it, don’t worry!)
- Drink craft beer, gin and cocktails (not all at once!) in some of our favourite local hangouts
- Find out about the area’s history, see the results of its urban regeneration and admire inspirational street art
- Get a selfie with Nelson Mandela (‘s statue..)
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4hours
- Meeting point:
Meet at the Nelson Mandela Statue in Nelson Mandela Square outside Sandton City Shopping Mall. Your guide will be wearing branded Urban Adventure clothing and a sign for the food tour.
- Starting time: 4.00 PM
- Ending point:
The Bannister Hotel – 9 De Beer Street, Braamfontein.
Language: English
Inclusions: Transportation from Sandton to Braamfontein, two food platters (one sweet and one savoury), plus two beverages of your choice.
Exclusions: Transportation back to your accommodation, additional Food and drinks, souvenirs, gratuities.
Our evening adventure begins next to the Nelson Mandela Statue in Nelson Mandela Square in central Jozi. From here we’ll head over to the train station and take the world class Gautrain from Sandton to Park Station.
A 20-minute stroll through the streets of Johannesburg will reveal historic statues from the gold mining era, diverse street art and brutalist vs art deco architecture intermingling amongst the urban sprawl. Your guide will give you the lowdown on the city’s origins and history as we walk.
The cultural neighbourhood of Braamfontein is our destination. Meaning blackberry fountain, it was named after the farm that was originally founded here. The area has undergone an impressive urban renewal process over the past two decades and is now the best place in the city for food, fashion and nightlife.
Time to fill up on local food. We’ll stop at one of our favourite little places to enjoy platters of traditional South African food such as Cape Malay Bobotie, Indian Curry Bunny Chow, fat cake, and more. We will also taste some local desserts such as grilled pineapple with Indian spices, and cookie dough cupcakes filled with Amarula. Lubricating proceedings will be a choice of uniquely crafted (and named) beverages ranging from cocktails to beers and gin, depending on your preference. During your meal your guide will chat about life in Johannesburg, answer any questions you have about the city and provide you with suggestions on what else to see and do.
After filling our bellies (and they will be full, we can promise you that!) we’ll whisk you off to our next bar of the evening, a historic affair that boasts of being the second oldest watering hole in the city. Here we’ll enjoy another bevvy and continue to chat about the city’s fascinating history, from colonial occupation to apartheid and beyond.
If you’re loving the historic vibe, we can stay here for another drink or we can move on to a third bar if you’re hankering for a change of scene. Your tour ends at 8pm but that doesn’t mean the adventure has to stop there. We would thoroughly recommend that if you’re able, to book accommodation for the night in this area so you can party into the wee hours. It’s an especially good idea on a Friday night because then you can wake up to the legendary Neighbourhood Food Market, a must-do experience that happens to hide a wealth of effective hangover cures! If this isn’t possible, your guide will be more than happy to help you figure out the best way to get back to your accommodation.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Transportation from Sandton to Braamfontein, two food platters (one sweet and one savoury), plus two beverages of your choice.
Exclusions: Transportation back to your accommodation, additional Food and drinks, souvenirs, gratuities.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: No foreseen closures are expected, in the unlikely event that the trains aren’t running, we’ll organise private transport.
Child Policy: Travellers under 18 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@johannesburgurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +27 (0)82 822 9407
Email address: info@johannesburgurbanadventures.com
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