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Johannesburg Ponte Tower Visit including Building Core with Guide
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Johannesburg Ponte Tower Visit including Building Core with Guide

by Dlala Nje

1 hour
Johannesburg
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
R900R1,000Save 10%
2 adults × R450
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This one-hour cultural tour in Johannesburg takes you to Ponte Tower, once the tallest residential building in Africa from 1975 to 2017. You start by going up to the 51st floor, where you can look out over the city and hear about the history of the building and its surroundings. Afterward, the guide leads you down into the hollow core of the tower to show a different perspective of this 173-meter brutalist structure. A guide is included to provide information throughout the visit.

Highlights

View Johannesburg from Ponte Tower's 51st floor
Learn the history of Ponte Tower and its surroundings
Visit the hollow core of the 173m tall building
Tour lasts about 1 hour
Cultural activity with a guide included

What's included

Guide

Itinerary

1

Ponte Tower

Ponte Tower was the tallest residential building in Africa from 1975 until 2017. Standing 173 meters tall, it features a hollow core and is an example of brutalist architecture.

60 min

Meeting point

Entrance to the tower is at the end of lily avenue, it looks like a dead end but the black entrance gate is on the left. Tell security you are here from Dlala Nje and they will point you to the welcome centre

End point

Entrance to the tower is at the end of lily avenue, it looks like a dead end but the black entrance gate is on the left. Tell security you are here from Dlala Nje and they will point you to the welcome centre

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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