Gold Reef City’s Heritage Tour offers unique insight into the historical world of Johannesburg’s gold rush. This interactive history lesson brings to life the founding of Johannesburg and the discovery of gold on the reef – it doesn’t get more real than descending 75 meters underground to discover the riches of South Africa’s history on an underground mine tour or witnessing the magnificent glow of a live gold pour!
Join your Rich Beginnings virtual tour-guide Veli, a modern-day schoolboy as he takes you on a journey in the company of Joe, a well-weathered prospector from the late 1800s. Pan for elusive specs of gold that hold the promise of wealth the way it used to be done in freezing cold water by hand and experience the euphoria of finding a shiny spec among the dirt.
And for a magical trip down memory lane visit our Museum Houses where you will find Mr Ohlthaver’s House, Dowse House and Oosthuizen House.
Walk-in & STO (Rides & Tour)
R460
Walk-in & STO (Tour only)
R220
General Admission & Mine Tour
R355
*Pre-booking essential.
Mine Tour Only
R150
General Admission & Mine Tour
R355
*Please note that children under the age of 4 will not be allowed on the Mine Tour
Underground Mine Tour Restrictions
The following is not permitted on the underground mine tour:
Please note: that the mine evacuation procedure in the event of a power failure, includes climbing more than 150 steps a 38-degree incline to the surface. All guests must be able to climb these steps in the case of an evacuation and we therefore do not recommend the following guests make use of the mine tour:
Please take note of the following rules:
NOTE: Please note that the last tour will begin at 16h00
If you need more information, please contact guest services upon arrival, where a duty manager will be happy to assist you before you book your mine tour.
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