Explore Johannesburg's underground book scene
Discover the vibrant, hidden world of street booksellers and it's literary history.
Johannesburg, Art
Listing highlights
What you’ll do
Meet at Bridge Books
Receive an overview of our work and the walk's plan
See religious seller
Visit where spiritual texts are sold in the neighborhood.
Explore site
Stand where the original Central News Agency building stood.
Explore markets
Discover books in vibrant, informal street markets.
City library
Learn about library's renovation and history (weekdays only)
Hosted in English
Where we’ll meet
28 Harrison St, by the indoor waterfall
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
We run Bridge Books and the African Book Trust. We're based in an underground literary hub, surrounded by 70 booksellers. Our work has been featured in The New York Times and, BBC. We focus on African literature and changing perceptions of South African reading habits. We partner with the Johannesburg Development Agency to rebrand as the Literary District.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
4.9, 61 reviews
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Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 2 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
Small amounts of cash, to buy books on the street, Sunblock, Comfortable shoes
Accessibility
Access provider supported
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
Art workshops are vetted for quality
Art workshops are led by artists, sculptors, and other experts, and showcase what makes the city unique. Learn more
See an issue?
No availability
What you’ll do
Meet at Bridge Books
Receive an overview of our work and the walk's plan
See religious seller
Visit where spiritual texts are sold in the neighborhood.
Explore site
Stand where the original Central News Agency building stood.
Explore markets
Discover books in vibrant, informal street markets.
City library
Learn about library's renovation and history (weekdays only)
Hosted in English
Where we’ll meet
28 Harrison St, by the indoor waterfall
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
We run Bridge Books and the African Book Trust. We're based in an underground literary hub, surrounded by 70 booksellers. Our work has been featured in The New York Times and, BBC. We focus on African literature and changing perceptions of South African reading habits. We partner with the Johannesburg Development Agency to rebrand as the Literary District.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Explore Johannesburg's underground book scene
Discover the vibrant, hidden world of street booksellers and it's literary history.
Johannesburg, Art
Listing highlights
No availability
4.9, 61 reviews
0 of 0 items showing
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 2 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
Small amounts of cash, to buy books on the street, Sunblock, Comfortable shoes
Accessibility
Access provider supported
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
Art workshops are vetted for quality
Art workshops are led by artists, sculptors, and other experts, and showcase what makes the city unique. Learn more
See an issue?