What to expect
The world famous yet uniquely South African Gold Reef City is just eight kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. It's a theme park that is rich in history and a replica of old-time Johannesburg. Enjoy an incredible underground gold mine tour, gold pour demonstrations, traditional miners gumboot dancing, and more. Take a step back in time as you ride on a penny farthing and enjoy other rides too.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Includes: All transport and entrance fees are included, as well as services of an English speaking guide.
- Excludes: Lunch, beverages and gratuities are excluded, though these are at your discretion.
- Meals: Meals not included
- Price: Price available on request
Explore Gold Reef City
Get to grips with the history behind Johannesburg by visiting an underground mine and see gold ingots being made. And explore the Theme Park with an array of attractions for both adults and children.
Itinerary
Wednesday to Saturday from 13:00 until 17:00
Departure times
Sandton 13:00
Rosebank 13:30
Highlights
- Relive the Gold Rush by visiting Mining Shaft 14
- Go deep underground and see gold being poured
- Ideal for adults and children with array of activities
- Located next to the informative Apartheid Museum
You will be picked up from your hotel in the early afternoon and transferred to Gold Reef City. The complex contains a theme park, a number of hotels and restaurants and is ideal for families with activities for everyone. It has history too and you can go underground and visit Mining Shaft 14. If you are lucky you may see gold being poured and ingots being made! Your tour also includes an introductory film and a visit to three historic houses.
You will be transferred in a luxury Microbus or Coach and your safety and security is assured. Throughout the tour, you have the services of an experienced local guide who can answer all your questions.
Johannesburg is South Africa's biggest and busiest city and it owes its existence to the discovery of gold on the Witswatersrand during the 1880s. The Gold Rush led to an influx of miners, labourers and their families as the settlement swelled dramatically. On this tour you can visit Mining Shaft 14 and actually go underground with the chance of seeing gold ingots being made! The rest of Gold Reef City is worth exploring with its theme park, Casino and entertainment.
Includes and Excludes:
All transport and entrance fees are included, as well as services of an English speaking guide. Lunch, beverages and gratuities are excluded, though these are at your discretion.
NB: This can be done as a full day or half-day tour and tailormade as you wish. Don't delay - Get free, no-obligation advice to plan your tailormade trip!
