Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Cape Town. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore the Woodstock where you’ll experience a different Cape Town, like a local with a local by your side!
Off the Beaten Track in Johannesburg: Maboneng Tour
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2.5 hours | off the beaten track | Johannesburg
Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Johannesburg. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Maboneng where you’ll experience a different Johannesburg, like a local with a local by your side!
Welcome to Cape Town! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Cape Town to start your city trip on the right foot.
I had hoped the tour would be more than someone pointing out things and stating facts. Yes, this tour exceeded my expectations. Walking the streets with Lufano, I truly felt like a local. In addition to knowing so much about the history, she seems to know so many people and, tagging along with her, I felt integrated into the community. She took us places that we would never have found or gone on our own, for example a fabulous barbecue area. It's also nice to be with a local because I felt less like I was gawking at people. By the end of our tour I felt like she was a friend.
Off the Beaten Track in Johannesburg: Maboneng Tour
Mazeed
About local
A walk through history unwtitten
We started later than the designated time so Gilbert suggested we see the Mandela exhibit at City Hall. And rather than dashing off, he was generous enough of his time to allow us to take a quick walk through a wonderfully curated short exhibit of Mandela and his years in Cape Town.
But that set the stage for the rest of the tour. Gilbert shared his personal story of his family and how they were displaced from District 6 and resettled in the Townships being offered for relocation.
Gilbert shared vintage photographs of the District and overlaid where appropriate what stood at which spot and how the area is being rebuilt.
The transition into Woodstock was an eye opener. Both from the beautiful street art work and the history of the neighborhood.
We ended the tour on a different note.
Having been to the Old Biscuit Mill, Gilbert offered to walk us to Observation. An area undergoing gentrification and with a totally different vibe.
We said goodbye with him recommending a restaurant for lunch for us. A badly needed respite from all that walking.
Certainly a very entertaining afternoon. Something we’d never have done on our own and we leave richer, knowing more of the history and background of Cape Town.
Off the Beaten Track in Cape Town: Woodstock Tour
Kelly
About local
Thank You Lunga!
My husband and I both enjoyed spending a lively Friday afternoon with Lunga. We would never have found the art galleries, street art, artisan shopping, and large, festive Friday Braai on our own. Was a wonderful, unique experience we will never forget.
Off the Beaten Track in Johannesburg: Maboneng Tour
Maximiliane
About local
Amazing trip through Maboneng
Lulu was one of the best guides we ever had in all our trips around the world. Already the first impression of her made us having a positive vibe….through her we could also be transported safely to the Madikwe Game Reserve for a very affordable price!!! Lulu brought us in the most insider spots of Maboneng and she told us a lot of interesting things of her culture. If you wish to make a real local trip to the hidden spots of Johannesburg, join Lulu!!!! She is great!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Off the Beaten Track in Johannesburg: Maboneng Tour
