Fordsburg Food & History Tour

Want to learn a little bit more about our city and the history of its suburbs? Then be sure to join TimeTraveller Adventures and explore the foodie capital of the city – Fordsburg.

What To Expect at the Fordsburg Food & History Tour

Fordsburg was one of the first suburbs to be surveyed west of Town, also known as the “working class west”. It’s proximity to the mines made it the perfect suburb for the miners to live. It has been a diverse community from the outset and is one of the most diverse areas in the city today.

The area is now known for the amazing immigrant food culture. The golden city’s history runs like a golden thread through the history of Fordsburg, it is a microcosm of the greater history of the Witwatersrand. With TimeTraveller Adventures, your walking tour will start on Lillian Road, where you’ll set out on short history walk, exploring everything from Ghandi and Gundelfinger to Great Grandmother and the Great Armed Revolt of 1922.

Fordsburg has exceptional street art, that will be marvelled enroute. Around noon, you will hit the many shops and eateries on Mint Road! This street is a fantastic thrill for the senses. In one block, you will find Turkish, Pakistani, Greek, Syrian and South-Indian cuisine. The stops will include:

• House of Schwarma,
• House of Baklava,
• Dosa Hut, not only for Dosa’s, but also South Indian food, brilliant to take home.
• Shalimar delights for all your sweetmeats requirements.
• And Little Istanbul for the best kebabs in Joburg.

You will also explore the market for street food (think samosas, spring rolls, pies, and roti), as well as the most amazing freshly squeezed juices. With full bellies and shopping bags, you’ll head back to the cars to end the tour! Take along some shopping bags – you will be buying plenty of food stuff.

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