Eenblond TOURS
Eenblond TOURS
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Gilda, brings her style of travel to her guests, turning tourists into travellers. Eenblond TOURS focus on experience tourism, where our guests are introduced to the real South Africa, the way we locals live and experience it everyday. We involve the communities we travel in, we meet and talk to the locals, smell and taste the local vibes in all its beauty and rawness.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tours and Tickets by Eenblond TOURS

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vegaroundtheworld
New York City, NY73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019
My first tour around Joburg with Gilda was probably one of the best city tour's I've ever been on... so good that I booked ANOTHER tour with Gilda and brought along friends. I ensure that her Soweto tour will be one of the best experiences you have in South Africa. Here's why:

1. Gilda is a keystone member of the Joburg community. She knows just about everyone and prides herself on forming meaningful relationships with her vendors, fellow guides and locals. They all know and LOVE her and are incredibly welcoming towards her tour guests.

2. Gilda is strong, fierce and protective of her guests. She truly prioritizes safety on her tours and allows you to explore this amazing city through the eyes and street smarts of a local. This applies for big groups, small groups, groups with kids, etc... You are most definitely in good hands.

3. Gilda goes above and beyond most tour guides. She loves her city so much that she wants to share it with you in a multitude of ways. On a food tour, she took time to show us amazing street art. On this Soweto tour, she brings you to the major historic sites and little nooks and crannies that have personal significance to her own story in Joburg. Don't be surprised if she invites you for a beer after the tour! While technically a tour guide, Gilda feels more like an in-the-know friend sharing her home with you.

I can't wait to return to Johannesburg and explore more of the city's beautiful history with Gilda in the future!

Xo, Piper
Written 12 October 2019
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Wow Piper, what a beautiful, in-depth review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. I feel very privileged that I was part of your inspiring food journey around the world. May our paths cross again soon ♡
Written 13 October 2019
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Toerie
Johannesburg, South Africa2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Family
I had the privilege to do the Fordsburg Tour in March with my 8 year old daughter.

Having lived in Johannesburg most of my life, we always moved around the areas we felt "comfortable" with - and never ventured out to Fordsburg.

Gilda's tour opened our eyes to a whole new world! She is well respected in the Fordsburg community and extremely knowledgeable. There were wonderful tastes, flavours, art and local culture to be enjoyed. We received "red carpet" treatment wherever we went.

I highly recommend the tour for foreign tourists and local Joburgers, young and old.

You will not be disappointed!
Written 21 July 2019
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Thank you for your lovely review Toerie, the entire group loved your adventurous kid!
Written 22 July 2019
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Elena C
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Solo
Excellent tour! Especially because it was my first time in South Africa and did not know where and how to start. Soweto is big and has a huge history. Navigating it with Gilda and her guides was fun, full of colours and very informative, never a lecture, never the token "local" experience. I enjoyed every minute. Good also that Gilda is accommodating and full of energy - important when spending 6 hours with a person you have not met before!
Written 7 July 2019
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What a lovely day we had, you were a great guest to host! Thank you very much for your lovely review.
Written 11 July 2019
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Born2go
Pinellas Park, FL427 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
What a fun and informative way to experience the diversity of Johannesburg’s Fordsburg neighborhood.! Making our way through the streets and markets, Gilda introduced us to amazing, unique taste treats of this Muslim and Indian area. Her breezy warm friendly manner with the local traders and thoughtful, honest conversations with us was refreshing. The coconut samosas (or Samoosas, as the locals say) were amazing.
Written 15 August 2022
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Thank you for your lovely, thoughtful review. You were wonderful, interested, engaging guests, I had so much. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Written 16 August 2022
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JTB9110
PHILADELPHIA129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019 • Solo
My private tour with Eenblond to Soweto was the best experience- I got to see Soweto as a visitor and not a tourist. This is a not to be missed tour.
Written 28 September 2019
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Thank you John, both tours with you was so lovely, you were great! Hope to see you back in South Africa one day, so happy you loved Johannesburg
Written 30 September 2019
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Kenny
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Friends
It was a moment I will continue to remember, so lovely and lot of fun. If i have my way 20times can never be enough for me, Great work Eenblond Tours! Gilda you're awesome.
Written 24 September 2019
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Wow, reviews like this really warms my heart, and is so very much appreciated. Thank you!
Written 25 September 2019
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Mari-Louise75
Johannesburg, South Africa2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Spicy, colourful, informative, flavourful, delicious, decadent, fascinating. Yip, all of the above. Don't miss this easy walking tour of fabulous Fordsburg. Thank you, Gilda.
Written 24 August 2019
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Such a lovely description! Thank you for a super fun day. Hope to see you in Soweto or Brixton soon 🙂
Written 25 August 2019
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Glynnis76
Johannesburg, South Africa30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
what a wonderful day, learning about this area of JHB which is so rich in culture and tradition. The people we met were amazing, so engaging and excited to meet us. Gilda our tour guide has researched the area extremely well and familiar with all the fun and interesting spots/traders in the area.
Written 15 July 2019
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Thank you for booking with Eenblond TOURS Glynnis and your lovely review, hope to host you again soon!
Written 16 July 2019
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angelamzr
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Friends
This tour was amazing. As residents of Johannesburg it was amazing to celebrate the diversity this vibrant city has to offer. We learned so much, ate some gorgeous food and had such fun. Gilda is very knowledgable and fun. Highly recommend this tour to South Africans and international tourists alike. Its not a run of the mill touristy day out, you experience the different cultures going about daily life. An absolute must....come hungry! It was an awesome day out. Thanks Gilda!
Written 14 July 2019
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What a lovely description of this tour. It is easy to be a fun guide when you have such fun guests. Thank you for the taking the time to leave a review - hope to see you in Soweto, Melville or Brixton soon!
Written 15 July 2019
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Wessel van Rensburg
The Hague, The Netherlands1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Friends
Fordsburg is one of Johannesburg's most fascinating areas, rich in history, and with a proper and varied food heritage. Gilda, the guide, is larger than life. Not only does she know the city inside out, she knows its tumultuous (and nuanced) history, and she has a fantastic relationship with the traders and food business on Fordsburg. Plus, she's a fantastic storyteller. She will enlighten you on the artists behind local murals, help you negotiate for homemade chilli sauce and make your taste buds go, wow.
Written 6 July 2019
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Thank you for your beautiful review, and for booking this tour with your friend. It was a delight hosting you, next time Soweto!
Written 11 July 2019
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