Gold Reef City & Mining Heritage Tour
Descend into a Real Gold Mine — Johannesburg's Origins
About This Tour
Uncover the golden origins of Johannesburg at Gold Reef City, a vibrant entertainment and heritage precinct built around the Shaft 14 Crown Mines — one of the richest gold mines ever discovered. This tour takes you deep underground into the belly of the earth to experience the harsh conditions miners endured during the Witwatersrand Gold Rush.
Descend 220 metres in a mine cage to see the narrow stopes where thousands of miners extracted gold ore by candlelight. Expert mining guides demonstrate traditional gold-pouring techniques and explain the social and economic forces that transformed a desolate ridge into Africa's economic powerhouse.
Above ground, explore the Gold Reef City museum district with its reconstructed Victorian-era buildings, watch traditional mine dancing performances, and browse for gold jewellery. Thrill-seekers can add the theme park with rides including the Tower of Terror and the Golden Loop.
Highlights
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Gold mine underground tour
- Museum entrance
- Gold-pouring demonstration
Not Included
- Theme park rides (optional add-on)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
per person
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