Gold Reef City Tour

DURATION: 4 hours

AVAILABILITY: Wednesday – Sunday except on New Year’s Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day.

PICK-UP TIME: 08:00 or 12:00

MEALS: Not included

ENTRANCE FEES: Entrance to Gold Reef City including underground tour of the gold mine

COST: R1,090 per person (minimum 2 people)

About Gold Reef City

The Gold Reef City Tour takes you back to the days of Johannesburg’s famous gold rush. Located on the site of an old gold mine, Gold Reef City recreates the atmosphere of the late 19th century and celebrates the industry that gave birth to the City of Gold. Today, it stands as one of Johannesburg’s most popular attractions for visitors of all ages.

Moreover, Gold Reef City combines history, entertainment, and culture in one unique destination. Visitors can explore historical buildings, descend into an underground mine shaft, and witness a live gold pour demonstration. As a result, the experience provides fascinating insight into South Africa’s mining heritage. Therefore, it is an ideal tour for travellers who want to discover the story behind Johannesburg’s rapid growth.

Tour Description

Our Gold Reef City Tour offers a fascinating journey into the history of Johannesburg and the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand. First, you travel to Gold Reef City, where you experience the sights and sounds of a recreated mining town. Afterwards, you explore historical exhibits and discover how the gold industry shaped modern South Africa.

Along the way, your experienced guide shares interesting stories about Johannesburg’s early years and the lives of the miners who worked underground. In addition, you have the opportunity to experience demonstrations and attractions that bring the gold rush era to life. Therefore, this tour delivers a memorable combination of history, culture, and entertainment.

Tour Highlights

Convenient pickup from Johannesburg and surrounding areas.
Travel to one of Johannesburg’s most famous attractions.
Explore a recreated 19th-century mining town.
Descend into an underground gold mine and learn about mining life.
Witness a live gold pouring demonstration.
Discover exhibits that tell the story of Johannesburg’s gold rush.
Learn about the history of the Witwatersrand and the discovery of gold.
Experience traditional Gumboot dancing and cultural performances.
Enjoy free time to explore the attractions and historic displays.
Return to Johannesburg after an engaging and memorable experience.

TwixUK

Super personalised tour Having reached out from abroad, Peter from the off-set showed real personal service in wanting to help us achieve our goals for our trip, taking into account personal elements around interest, mobility and complete flexibility. (Others were the opposite). So much so, when in SA, our plans shifted immediately due to a family emergency. Peter immediately rescheduled to suit and adapted the day tour for us. On meeting him in person we were confident in our choice and had a wonderful morning together exploring Soweto, with Peter kindly fetching us from our accommodation and dropping us to meet family. Interesting, patient, informative and kind - highly recommend Peter.

Grace F

Excellent, highly recommend! Fantastic personal Soweto tour. Peter is a delightful, friendly local gentleman full of as much interesting information as you would like to absorb. My daughter and I were were very interested (my teenage son was zoned out on his phone but that wasn't to do with the tour or Peter). We felt safe and well informed. Had opportunity to take plenty of pictures.

Norice F

Touring with kindness and knowledge. The touring experience to Soweto, Johannesburg and Sandton was great and the tour person was very knowledgeable of the history. The price was also fair and reasonable. The time used allowed us to do all the activities we needed.

Erasmo R

Excelent, Highly Recommended We traveled with Peter in Johannesburg and Soweto. My wife and I spent an excellent day. Peter knows a lot about history and generously shared his knowledge with us. At the end of the tour, he even helped us look for a suitcase for our trip. Excellent. Highly recommended.

Sterre P

Learned a lot We did the Soweto tour with Peter. Very interesting tour - fully what you can expect. When booking, Peter was quick in reaction. He delivered according to what was agreed. We had a very intresting talk on society of South Africa - on which Peter was very open and informative. Clearly a guide who has thought things through. We learned a lot!

GeoffcN

Fantastic private tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Went on a full day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto with Peter. Communications were good and Peter arrived to pick us up from our hotel right on time. Peter was so knowledgeable, having run his own travel business for many years. After touring the main sights and seeing several differing districts of Joburg it was off to Soweto. We had lunch at a local restaurant before going on to see Nelson Mandelas house on other sights in the township. Peter was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble to him.

travisisrael

Half day private tour to Soweto We had an excellent experience with Mashaba tours. Very informative and interesting day. The guide was on time , the vehicle was comfortable and clean.

Getaway53661145327

Thorough, detailed, fun and emotional Highly highly recommend Mashaba Tours. Professional informative and safe. Louis our guide was exceptional and made the tour an experience we will forever remember.

gl893

Great day tour! We went on a combined Jburg and Soweto day trip with Mashaba. Our guide, Peter, was great. He was easy-going, customer oriented and able to provide additional information around the places that we visited. Very recommended!

Lesley W

An amazing cheetah experience Peter organised a tour for a group of our friends to de Wildt Cheetah Reserve. Peter and David were gracious hosts, getting us there on time for the early morning Cheetah run. Peter joined in the activities and game drive with us and his gentle and friendly naure added to everybody's experience. I would highly recommend Mashaba Tours.

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