Luyaro

South Africa

A week in Johannesburg

Seven days in Johannesburg without seven days of sightseeing. The plan slows down in the middle, which is what a week is for.

  • 6 nights
  • Couple
  • Balanced pace
  • Mid-range budget
Plan your own Johannesburg trip

Every place here was checked on 2026-10-27 or later, and each one says where it came from.

The plan, day by day

7 days

Day 1

Arrival day

7 of 24 hours planned

  1. 09:30

    You arrive

  2. 13:0014:00

    Radium Beer Hall

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Bar in South Africa

    Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  3. 14:3017:00

    South African National Museum of Military History

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    military museum in Johannesburg, South Africa

    Erlswold Way 22, 2196

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  4. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 19:0020:30

    The Troyeville Hotel

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Albertina Sisulu Road 25

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 20:3021:15

    Friedenskirche

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Culture & museums

    building in South Africa

    Edith Cavell Sreet 38, 2001 Johannesburg

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 2

10 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    tashas

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    5th Street, 2196 Sandton

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Museum of Illusions

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    The Zone @ Rosebank, 177 Oxford Rd, 2196 Randburg

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Ribs & Burgers

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Maude Street 129, 2196

    Opening hours: Mon–Tue 11:00–21:00 · Wed–Sun 10:00–21:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  6. 14:3016:00

    Rosebank Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    10 Sturdee Ave, 2196 Randburg

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 16:00

    3h open

    16:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Tashas

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Maude Street 129, 2196

    Opening hours: Mon–Tue 07:00–19:00 · Wed–Fri 07:00–20:00 · Sat–Sun 07:30–19:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  9. 20:3021:15

    Rosebank Catholic Church

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Culture & museums

    Keyes Avenue 16, 2193 Johannesburg

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 3

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Tashas

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Shop 26, the Morningside Shopping Centre, Cnr Rivonia and Outspan Road,, Mornings, ⛉ Rivonia Road, 2196 Sandton

    Opening hours: Mon–Sat 07:30–18:00 · Sun 08:00–16:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Hamilton Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    College Avenue, 2191 Sandton

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Del Forno

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Shop 7, Parkmore Square, Twelfth St, 2060 Sandton

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  6. 14:3016:00

    Sandton Central Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Cnr Gwen & Fredman Dr, 2196 Sandton

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 16:3018:00

    Innesfree Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Barlow Park, 2148 Sandton

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  8. 18:00

    1h open

    18:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  9. 19:0020:30

    Hello Tomato

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Riverside Shopping Centre Corner Bryanston Drive and, The River Rd, 2191 Sandton

    Opening hours: Mon–Thu 10:30–20:30 · Fri–Sat 10:30–21:00 · Sun 10:30–20:30

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  10. 20:3021:15

    Rosebank Union Church

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Culture & museums

    40 St Andrews Rd, 2196 Johannesburg

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 4

10 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Breakfast, open

    No verified place here fits this meal and your answers, so it is left open.

    • 45m
    • Open time

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Mandela House

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    The Nelson Mandela National Museum, commonly referred to as Mandela House, is a house in South Africa.

    Vilakazi Street 8115, Johannesburg

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Del Forno

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Albert Street, 1709 Roodepoort

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  6. 14:3016:00

    Thokoza Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    1682 Ntuli St, 1811 Soweto

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 16:00

    3h open

    16:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Del Forno

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    The Ridge Shopping Centre, Paul Kruger Rd, 2040 Roodepoort

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  9. 20:3021:15

    Regina Mundi

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Culture & museums

    building in South Africa

    Mkhize Street

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 5

10 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Breakfast, open

    No verified place here fits this meal and your answers, so it is left open.

    • 45m
    • Open time

  2. 08:45

    4h 15m open

    08:45 – 13:00

    A morning to yourselves

  3. 13:0014:00

    Tiger's Milk

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Shop 1, Riverside Junction, 63 St James Cres, 2191 Sandton

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–24:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 14:3017:00

    Liliesleaf Farm

    Picked because you chose culture & museums and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    The ANC "Safe House" that was raided in 1963

    George Avenue

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  5. 17:0018:30

    PWC Cycle Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Libertas Road 1A, 2191 Sandton

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  6. 19:0020:30

    Tashas

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Winnie Mandela Drive, Johannesburg

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 20:3022:00

    Katy’s Palace Bar

    Picked because balanced energy + it fits the city character of Johannesburg

    • 1h 30m
    • Nightlife

    Desmond Street 6, 2090

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 6

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Breakfast, open

    No verified place here fits this meal and your answers, so it is left open.

    • 45m
    • Open time

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    MuseuMAfricA

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    history museum

    121 Lilian Ngoyi St

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Croft & Co

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Tyrone Avenue 66, 2122 Randburg

    Opening hours: Mon–Fri 06:00–17:00 · Sat 06:00–14:30 · Sun 06:00–12:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  6. 14:3017:00

    Johannesburg Art Gallery

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    art museum in Joubert Park, Johannesburg

    Klein and King George streets, Joubert Park

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Kitchener's Carvery Bar

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    71 Juta St

    Show on map

    Sources: Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3022:00

    Constitution Hill, Johannesburg

    Picked because you chose culture & museums and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    building in South Africa

    11 Kotze St

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 7

Departure day

5 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Breakfast, open

    No verified place here fits this meal and your answers, so it is left open.

    • 45m
    • Open time

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Origins Centre

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Exhibitions on the history of early humans in Africa, including ancient rock art

    Yale Road and Enoch Sontonga Ave

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Kwa Mai-Mai

    Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Traditional market and culture hub in Johannesburg

    Berea Road 14

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  6. 14:30

    You leave

Sources

  • Wikidata
  • Wikivoyage contributors — Johannesburg/Inner City
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors