Itineraries
Johannesburg in 2 daysConstitution Hill, Braamfontein, Wits Art Museum, Keyes Art Mile, Rosebank, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, Apartheid Museum2 days, South AfricaBalanced pace
Where to stay
Rosebank suits this museum route, Braamfontein puts you near Wits, and the airport area works for a late arrival or early departure.
The areas: Rosebank, Braamfontein, OR Tambo airport area.
Where to stay in Johannesburg: areas and adviceHotels in JohannesburgPlaces to see
All things to do in South AfricaMuseumApartheid MuseumFilm, photographs and objects trace the rise and dismantling of South Africa's apartheid system.Entry: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Tickets are sold at the door.
FoodBraamfontein food districtCafes and lunch spots serve the university neighborhood around Juta, Reserve and nearby streets.Entry: Pay as you go; agree a cafe drop-off with your driver.
MuseumConstitution HillFormer prison buildings and the Constitutional Court explain imprisonment, justice and South Africa's democracy.Entry: Reserve the 10 AM full tour; check public-holiday closures.
MuseumHector Pieterson MuseumExhibits and a neighboring memorial tell the story of Soweto's 1976 student uprising.Entry: Admission ZAR[fee]. City lists 10 AM opening; check holiday access.
NeighborhoodKeyes Art MileGalleries, design spaces and restaurants cluster around Keyes and Jellicoe avenues in Rosebank.Entry: Weekday gallery visit; each venue sets its own hours. Street pin near the precinct.
MuseumMandela HouseNelson Mandela's former family home on Vilakazi Street is now a small heritage museum.Entry: Cashless. Confirm opening time before visiting; several public holidays are closed.
TransportOR Tambo International AirportJohannesburg's main airport serves domestic flights and onward international journeys from the city.Entry: Pin at international terminal; follow signs for your actual domestic or international flight.
MarketRosebank Art and Craft MarketStalls beside Rosebank Mall sell African beadwork, carvings, textiles and other crafts.Entry: Pay as you go; pin at Rosebank Mall, enter from Cradock Avenue.
FoodThe Zone at Rosebank diningA choice of restaurants and cafes makes Rosebank a practical base for meals.Entry: Pay as you go; restaurant hours differ from retail hours.
FoodVilakazi Street diningRestaurants and food stops line the visitor district near Mandela House in Orlando West.Entry: Pay as you go; choose a lunch stop with your local guide.
NeighborhoodVilakazi Street heritage walkHistoric homes and street memorials connect Soweto's liberation history with its present-day neighborhood.Entry: Visit with a reliable local guide; do not enter private homes.
MuseumWits Art MuseumAfrican art collections and changing exhibitions occupy a university museum in Braamfontein.Entry: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM; confirm holiday closures.