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Things to Do in Johannesburg

Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Johannesburg, South Africa — 2026 traveler picks.

Top places to see

Neighborhood

Maboneng Precinct

30 min from JNB

JHB's creative arts district. Arts on Main gallery space and the Sunday market are the highlights.

Landmark

Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton

20 min from JNB

4m bronze statue of Mandela in an upscale shopping precinct. 15 minutes by Gautrain from the airport.

Landmark

Apartheid Museum

30 min from JNB

One of the world's most powerful museums. Allow 3 hours minimum. ZAR 180 entry.

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Things to do in Johannesburg

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Tours, tickets & day trips

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Eat here first

Bunny chow (hollowed loaf filled with curry) at Kota Hutch in Fordsburg — a Durban-origin dish now beloved in JHB, ZAR 80.

Local tip

OR Tambo to Sandton via Gautrain is 15 minutes — making Sandton City (Africa's richest square mile) realistically accessible even on a 4-hour layover.

Where to stay

Hotels across Johannesburg — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.

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