Off the beaten path · Johannesburg, South Africa

10 Hidden Gems in Johannesburg Most Visitors Miss

Skip one big-name queue and trade it for one of these. Every pick is backed by real reviews.

Chosen from 56 tracked places in Johannesburg: highly rated, rarely crowded. Updated monthly.

  1. Spurwing Tourism Services

    Park & natureFree entry

    Spurwing Tourism Services is a nature-oriented park and tour operator nestled in the leafy suburb of Linden, Johannesburg.

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  2. Glatt Safaris - Kosher Safaris

    Park & nature

    Glatt Safaris - Kosher Safaris is a specialized tour operator based in Johannesburg, South Africa, providing kosher-friendly wildlife adventures.

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  3. Pulse Africa

    Park & natureFree entry

    Pulse Africa is a unique park and nature space located on the second floor of a building in Hyde Square, Johannesburg.

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  4. Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre

    Museum

    The Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre is a poignant museum situated at the intersection of Jan Smuts Avenue and Duncombe Road, opposite the Westcliff Hotel.

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  5. Market Theatre (Johannesburg)

    Entertainment

    The Market Theatre is a renowned performing arts venue in Johannesburg's Newtown district, originally a fresh produce market before being converted into a theater in 1976.

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  6. Rachawadee Thai Spa

    Sight

    Nestled in the leafy suburb of Houghton Estate, Rachawadee Thai Spa offers a tranquil escape from Johannesburg's bustling city life.

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  7. Everard Read Gallery

    MuseumFree entry

    The Everard Read Gallery is a premier art museum located in the vibrant Rosebank area of Johannesburg.

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  8. Hyde Park Corner

    MarketFree entry

    Hyde Park Corner is a premier shopping destination in Johannesburg, South Africa, located at the intersection of Jan Smuts Avenue and William Nicol Drive.

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  9. Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club

    Sight

    Nestled in the Linksfield North suburb of Johannesburg, the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club is one of South Africa's most esteemed golfing destinations.

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  10. The Michelangelo Spa & Gym

    Sight

    The Michelangelo Spa & Gym is located within the Michelangelo Hotel on Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg's upscale business and shopping district.

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