Ponte Experience
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Stop At: Ponte City Apartments, Towers, Berea, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
Ponte Tower held the title of the Tallest Residential Building in Africa from 1975 - 2017. At 173m tall with a hallow core, it is a brutalist architectural sight to behold.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Situated in Berea, between the other famous neighbourhoods Yeoville & Berea: Ponte city or the ‘Vodacom tower’ is a staple of the skyline…and yet as a local it always felt shrouded, sometimes sinisterly, in mystery. Dlala Nje is an incredible community organisation running a free educational crèc...
Situated in Berea, between the other famous neighbourhoods Yeoville & Berea: Ponte city or the ‘Vodacom tower’ is a staple of the skyline…and yet as a local it always felt shrouded, sometimes sinisterly, in mystery. Dlala Nje is an incredible community organisation running a free educational crèche for kids and teenagers both in the building and nearby. This tour assists in funding them. The tour, which is about an hour & costs R350 pp, will be guided by friendly & knowledgable Dlala Nje volunteers/ residents of Ponte City. You go right through the building from its movie-set rocky foundations to its top floors while following the story of the buildings tumultuous history, from luxury to gang takeovers to failed contracts and renovation efforts. I cannot recommend it enough!We had Delight as our tour guide and it was one of the best tours I have had in a while! The history of the Ponte Tower was very interesting and Delight was very engaging. I recommend this tour and hope to do some with Dlala Nje in the future again!
We had Delight as our tour guide and it was one of the best tours I have had in a while! The history of the Ponte Tower was very interesting and Delight was very engaging. I recommend this tour and hope to do some with Dlala Nje in the future again!Great tour of Ponte City with amazing guide and a great view of the city. We learned a lot about the history of the area that we wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else.
Great tour of Ponte City with amazing guide and a great view of the city. We learned a lot about the history of the area that we wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else.The tour was very interesting and the views from the 51th floor were amazing. The guide was very kind and a good storyteller. We learned a lot about this side of Joburg.
The tour was very interesting and the views from the 51th floor were amazing. The guide was very kind and a good storyteller. We learned a lot about this side of Joburg.Excellent experience! The tour guides knew their history and provided engaging conversations instead of just a lecture. I would recommend to anyone looking to experience Ponte City.
Excellent experience! The tour guides knew their history and provided engaging conversations instead of just a lecture. I would recommend to anyone looking to experience Ponte City.A great experience in a great building. Te guide tells you everything about the buikding and the social context
A great experience in a great building. Te guide tells you everything about the buikding and the social context