Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!! - I recently took a walking tour of Hillbrow in Johannesburg, and it was one of the most eye-opening, informative, and exciting experiences I’ve had in the city. Hillbrow has a reputation for being one of the most misunderstood neighborhoods in Jozi, but this tour completely changed my perspective. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the history, challenges, and transformation of Hillbrow with passion and depth. He took us through the bustling streets, past iconic landmarks like Ponte City, and into local markets, giving us a real feel for the community’s energy. His storytelling brought the neighborhood to life, from its past as an upscale suburb to its present-day status as a vibrant, multicultural hub. What made the tour even more exciting was the authenticity and realness of the experience. We got to interact with locals, try some street food, and see firsthand how people live and work in Hillbrow. The guide also made sure we felt safe throughout the tour, emphasizing the importance of understanding rather than fearing the area. If you want to see a different side of Johannesburg, one that’s raw, rich in history, and full of resilience, I highly recommend this tour. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges perceptions and offers a deeper appreciation of the city’s heartbeat.

Do not miss the Hillbrow and Dlala Nje - We had 2 people spending 3 hours with us. They had great insights about the neighbourhood, were friendly and passionate about sharing it with us. The tour is organised by Dlala Nje who supports kids the neighbourhood with all sorts of activities. We saw a bunch of these kids. They had so much energy. So both for the project with the kids and for the visit, a 10 out of 10.

Mind Opening Tour! - I cannot recommend this tour enough! The Ponte Tower is such a Jozi landmark and Hilbrow and Berea have this reputation throughout the city that always made me wonder, what's it really like down there?? So glad my friends and I got to experience everything first hand. The overarching theme of the tour was breaking down stereotypes and the tour did just that, sometimes in unexpected ways. Our guides were local young men, originally from the neighborhood, who shared stories and perspectives that were surprising, fun, sobering and educational. And the Ponte Buildling, what a vibe! The views from our lunch on the 51st floor were so amazing. We even got to go inside the tower at it's hollow core and learn more about the rehab of this landmark. I wish all my South African friends would take this tour – myself and my friends are all from abroad. Mind opening! And felt safe and taken care of. Highly recommend! If you are smoke sensitive, suggest wearing a mask. The air in CBD during the dryness at the end of winter isn't great.

Recommended! - L.s, Dlal Nje, is the community center. Not a person. We had already booked the excursion from the Netherlands. And....From our hotel in Johannesburg/Santon they were like: are you expected, taken care of? Do you have a number for anyone? Because it's a deprived area with slum sections. So justifiable question. Was all well arranged, our ids Alvaro waited after the fence, we had us dropped by taxi at the fence near the Ponte City building. An engaging, fun experience. However, this contrasts sharply with the invested Netherlands. And also very okay the money goes largely to the social center for children and teenagers. And other part goes to the guides and the organization.

Awesome Experience - Brilliant tour led by passionate and knowledge guides of Ponte City building and surrounding Hillbrow and Berea districts. Great to get a local insight into an often misunderstood neighbourhood, and to see the positive impact the Dlala Nje organisation is having in improving the future for this community. Alvaro & Delight were extremely professional and provided an enjoyable and safe environment whilst walking the area and also upon leaving. Highly recommend and thanks again for also teaching me some local sayings and the witchcraft stories!

Awesome - Would highly recommend. Great experience with extremely knowledgeable, personable and friendly guides, shout out to Alvero and Julian. 100% must do when visiting Johannesburg

Dlala Nje! - I admire Dlala Nje for what they are doing for the community in Ponte City. These tours are very well organised and educational. We walked, had a very good lunch and enjoyed the amazing view from the 51st floor. I genuinely enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and talking to you guys. Highly recommend joining one of their tours and supporting their work by doing so!

Immersive - Great experience on the Hillbrow tour. Very immersive experience with views, food, and incredible guides. Highly recommend to see the other side of the country that many really witness

Amazing tour - Amazing tour. Informative, interesting and great view from the rooftop cafe @ the 55-storey Ponte City Apartment.

Unexpected and Amazing tour of the city. - I really enjoyed the tour, unexpected and surprising as I didn't think I would learn as much as I did about the city and myself! I'm from Mamelodi, I grew up in the townships and have worked in Pretoria and Joburg so I have seen quite a lot. But this amazed me. Met incredible people from South Africa and abroad. Learnt about their experiences. Most of all what made the tour what it was were our guides Musa & Alvaro. Appreciate them both for their knowledge, warmth, and interaction. They made us feel safe and were open to questions. Really would recommend it not only to tourists but locals as well. Learn about your city, it's history and it's complexities.