Interests
Cycle through the inner city and see all the good happening in Joburg. Enjoy some light exercise, pick up some new facts, see parts of the town you've never seen before, and visit familiar places with a completely new perspective. And while you're at it, meet new people. Let us help you discover new ways of appreciating the world we live in!
Price
R950 per person with own bicycle
R1350 per person with no bicycle
Time & duration
Daily departures | 11am-2pm
Inclusions
Helmet
Bicycle
Local guide
Lunch
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Urban Farm
One of our favourite stops - Fuel your body with a deliciously fresh juice straight from an urban farm located in Maker's Valley. Meet the lady behind this urban farm initiative putting food on the table of many locals in need.
The people who live and work in Makers Valley are diverse in many ways including socio-economic status, ethnicity, and religion. Most residents are economically challenged, and many without employment. However, visible urban decay and associated social ills are balanced by pockets of vibrant business.
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Barnato High School
Learn about the controversial diamond dealer who left his fortune (including a school) to the state instead of his family when he passed away.
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Barnato Park High school is closely linked to the early history of Johannesburg, and colourful randlord, Barney Barnato. This fascinating personality was born in the poor East End Jewish quarter of London. After reading and hearing about the Diamond Rush in Kimberley, he arrived in Cape Town to seek his fortune in South Africa, reputedly with £30 in his pocket. He amassed a fortune in the diamond town, and soon became a senior director of the renowned De Beer's Group.
The Purple House Cafe
Get around the OG Kota. It's undeniably an iconic street food and The Purple House Café doesn't disappoint. Come hungry. There are several other cafés on the same block all competing for the city’s thriving kota market.
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We recommend ordering the 'Fat Alice'.
Yeoville Synagogue
Learn about the Jewish history tied to Yeoville. By the 1970s, it had a predominantly Jewish character, with a number of synagogues in the area and Jewish delicatessens and bakeries in the main business street. Harry Schwarz, a well known Jewish lawyer in Yeoville was a long-time political opposition leader against apartheid in South Africa, who eventually served as the South African Ambassador to the United States during the country's transition to majority rule.
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Ellis Park
Ride by Ellis Park stadium, home to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Learn about how the surrounding area avoided gentrification.
The first rugby world cup South Africa won was in 1995 and that was the first time Nelson Mandela lifted the trophy after being banned from international competitions.
We also take you through the Ellis Park museum.
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Setting out from Ponte we traversed the streets of Hillbrow, Berea, Bertram’s, Yeoville and Bez Valley. So much to see and absorb , it’s an unforgettable experience. I would go so far as to say my favorite Joburg tour so far. Honest Travel is an organized , friendly and well informed company . They do their best to please all customers and leave them with wonderful memories
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