Hillbrow Tower

Sights & Landmarks • Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Standing tall in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, Hillbrow Tower is a striking landmark that offers a unique perspective on the bustling urban landscape of Gauteng, South Africa. This iconic structure, also known as the Telkom Tower, rises majestically into the sky, serving as a beacon of modern architecture amidst the surrounding buildings.

Visitors to Hillbrow Tower are greeted by its distinctive circular design and the array of telecommunication antennas that adorn its pinnacle. The tower's observation deck provides panoramic views of the city below, allowing visitors to marvel at the vast expanse of Johannesburg and its diverse neighborhoods.

Originally built to improve telecommunications services in the region, Hillbrow Tower has become a symbol of the city's progress and innovation. Its futuristic aesthetic and commanding presence make it a must-see destination for both tourists and locals alike.

In addition to its technological significance, Hillbrow Tower also holds cultural value as a memorial to South Africa's history and development. Whether admired from afar or experienced up close, Hillbrow Tower stands as a testament to Johannesburg's dynamic spirit and enduring legacy.


Tours for Hillbrow Tower

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Hillbrow Tower has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Johannesburg: Downtown Walking Tour Including Ponte building in Johannesburg, Gauteng $50 Tour Provided by Viator
5.0 (9)

Johannesburg: Downtown Walking Tour Including Ponte building

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

We start the tour at our community centre where we introduce ourselves ourselves and illustrate the relevance of our location. Our guides will take you through a chronological journey, helping better understand the building's history and context.

We will go through the early days of grand opulence, government red-lining and social oppression. We will also detail the stories of urban decay and the building's resilient nature through complex economic times.

After we have provided you with context we will take a stroll through the neighborhood to meet the locals
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You will enjoy a drink & lunch on the 51st floor of the building to complement the experience.

Inner City Bike or Tuk Tuk Tour with lunch in Johannesburg, Gauteng $76 Tour Provided by Viator
5.0 (10)

Inner City Bike or Tuk Tuk Tour with lunch

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

There is no better way to experience Johannesburg than on a bike! This bike tour will take you through Johannesburg's key landmarks and will give you a deeper sense of understanding to what really happened to Johannesburg's inner city.

The tour covers the following areas:

Maboneng
Braamfontein
Newtown
Downtown Johannesburg
Victoria yard

Highlighting Johannesburg's:

Street Art
Culture
History
Migration

Designed for those who don't have much time in the city of Gold, this experience will show you Johannesburg from a local perspective.

NB) we also offer the experience on the following modes of transport:

- Tuk Tuk
- E-scooter
- Walking

Soweto and Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, Gauteng $72 Tour Provided by Viator
4.9 (42)

Soweto and Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Why the travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid. We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June 1976 uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to the core Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives - working and commuting, celebrating and grieving, see the poverty of an informal settlement shack and hostels in contrast with upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto. this tour promises a warm experience of this fascinating place.