There is nothing like being cuddled up in bed with a good book.
Reading books offers the ultimate relaxation and can help in stimulating the mind. Books are also a powerful tool for self-education and empowerment. A person who reads unlocks hidden treasures of knowledge.
Johannesburg has many bookstores and finding the right one for your needs can be challenging. This is why the Underground Booksellers Walking Tour is a must for book lovers.
The tour explores some of the best bookstores in the city, exposing you to some of their literature collection. You will also get to see one of the oldest bookstores in the city that has been in operation for more than a hundred years.
What’s super cool about the tour is that because it happens on foot, you are able to soak up the iconic buildings of Gauteng while your guide gives you the rundown on the history of each site.
From academic literature to religious books, the tour covers many diverse bookstores and street market bookstores.
The tour starts at Bridge Books, where you can find hundreds of books on sale. It also has a place for children to play educational games.
From there you move to over ten stops. One of the essential stops on the tour is the City Library, which recently reopened after renovations.
The tour takes three hours and offers walkers a deep dive into the history of bookselling in Johannesburg.
Tickets are R650. Read more details here.
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