Fantastic Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am UTC+02:00

Fordsburg Square | Johannesburg

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Fantastic Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour
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šŸ½ļø What to Expect on Our Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Tour! šŸ•ŒšŸŽØšŸ›ļø
Food & History
Get ready for a flavour-packed walk through one of Joburg’s most vibrant neighbourhoods!
We kick things off at Shalimar Delights, one of the biggest hubs for traditional Indian sweet meats (think delicious fudge-like treats!).
From there, we wander through the colourful streets of Fordsburg, soaking up culture and history.
✨ First stop: Lilian Road Studios to admire an incredible mosaic by artist Hannelie Coetzee.
šŸ» Then it’s off to Archie’s, a quirky dive bar known for cold beers and iconic polony sandwiches.
Fordsburg is Jozi’s food capital, and along the way we unpack how food merchants helped shape life on the Witwatersrand.
We stroll past the legendary Oriental Plaza – but do you know its connection to forced removals? You will after the tour!
Next, we visit Hamidia Masjid, one of Joburg’s oldest mosques with a powerful link to Gandhi’s passive resistance movement.
And then… the FEAST begins. šŸ˜‹
Around the market square, cultures collide in the best possible way. On a single block you’ll find Turkish, Pakistani, Greek, Syrian, and South Indian food.
Our food stops include:
• šŸ„™ House of Schwarma
• šŸÆ House of Baklava
• 🄄 Dosa Hut – brilliant South Indian dishes to enjoy or take home
• šŸ”„ Turkish Grill – home of Joburg’s best (and cheapest!) Dƶner Kebabs
šŸ» ARCHIES
šŸ§† Fordsburg square market
🄤 The juice den
We’ll also explore the market for irresistible street food (samosas, rotis, pies, spring rolls) and the freshest fruit juices around.
With happy bellies and shopping bags full of goodies, we head back to the cars.
Tip: Bring extra bags — you WILL want to stock up!
šŸ“… Upcoming Dates: 30 May / 14 June / 28 June
šŸ’ø R270 per person
šŸ“ž Bookings & enquiries: 083 206 2262
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Fordsburg Square, Discreet by Ayesha Rajah, Commercial Rd, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa

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