Here’s hoping you like excitement because the best things to do in Johannesburg will have you on the edge of your seat. That isn’t true if you take the Red Bus touras you can sit back comfortably and enjoy everything this famous South African city offers.

Johannesburg is one of the biggest cities in Africa and the biggest in the world not built on a water source. Joburg was actually built on a goldmineso keep that in the back pocket of your pub quiz team for future reference.

So come along with us as we take a look at the best things to do in Johannesburgfrom catching a live sports match and taking in the cultural vibes to walking in the footsteps of historical figures of great importance.

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