Victoria Yards
Victoria Yards
4.9
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Joburg inner-city landscape is revived by building a thriving hub of artists, artisans, designers, and small businesses. Our free daily tours offer an opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of artistic expression that defines Victoria Yards. From the organic gardens to the intimate studios of the artisans, each tour is a curated journey into the soul of South African artistry. 10h00 to 10h30: Victoria Yards Discovery Tour Learn more about the history of Victoria yards and its current role as a haven for artists and creators. 10h30 to 11h30: Victoria Yards Artisan Tour Meet our artisans in their studios, giving the opportunity to see where their products come from, how they are hand-made, with love in South Africa. EXCLUSIVE TOURS: (R50.00 per person). Take your time on this exclusive tour and have an artisan guide you around the studios and creative spaces that make up Victoria Yards.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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howardlh19
San Diego, CA175 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Read about this place and the fact that the first Sunday of the month can be a little more active. We had a great time here seeing a lot of locally made artisan pieces. Also a great wine and food scene. Highly recommend taking an hour and a half or more of your day to visit this place.
Written 2 September 2024
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Simanta H
Johannesburg, South Africa5 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
We visited Victoria Yards, and it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere was vibrant, and we loved exploring the art studios and local shops. It’s a great place to spend time together, relax, and enjoy the creativity all around. We had a really good time!
Written 4 March 2025
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K Z
San Francisco, CA2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
First Sundays are incredible! Great food, music, open studios, and shopping. They offer free tours to get to know the area. I was so impressed by the Pulp book studio - the artist took the time to share his knowledge of book arts in Joburg.
Written 7 April 2024
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mariannecuster
Knoxville, TN16 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
This is a pretty wonderful place off the radar in Johannesburg. It is a maze of artist Studios and shops surrounded by organic flower and vegetable gardens.
You can visit with the artists, purchase their work or find beautiful crafts in some of the shops. There is also a gin distillery, though it was closed during our visit, and a nice coffee shop for some tea and cookies. You pass through a pretty rough neighbourhood to get there, but there is a guard at the gate. It felt so much more authentic than the Africa souvenir stores.
You can visit with the artists, purchase their work or find beautiful crafts in some of the shops. There is also a gin distillery, though it was closed during our visit, and a nice coffee shop for some tea and cookies. You pass through a pretty rough neighbourhood to get there, but there is a guard at the gate. It felt so much more authentic than the Africa souvenir stores.
Written 9 October 2024
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Departure68666752350
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Friends
Victoria Yards in South Africa is a vibrant and dynamic community space that showcases local artisans and businesses. The atmosphere is lively, with colorful murals and open-air markets that offer a diverse range of crafts, food, and fashion. Visitors can enjoy a variety of delicious cuisines from different vendors, making it a great spot for food lovers. The venue often hosts events and workshops, fostering creativity and collaboration among locals. It's a beautiful blend of culture, art, and community spirit, perfect for families, friends, or solo adventurers. Overall, Victoria Yards is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Johannesburg.
Written 3 November 2024
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Daniel
Berlin, Germany9 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Such a gem just east of Joburg's CBD. Vic Yards features a growing list of artist studios and handcraft shops - and a beautiful area lined with veggie gardens. It's always worth a visit! The open markets every first Sunday are stunning and vibey, but the off-market days are also nice because one gets to speak with the artists, and people working and keeping this beautiful place alive. Thank you!
Written 29 September 2024
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Sightsee09056759635
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Family
Such an inspiring venue, especially on a first Sunday. We did a tour with Angela which gave us so much insight into the brilliant work being done here. Safe parking, great food and a real party vibe. Will be back.
Written 2 February 2025
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Leonardo W
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Cool market interesting stalls and food lots of fresh veg growing.
Lots of people and live music, good priced items
Friendly people, nice area very cool.
Many food and drink options.
Spacious area and lots of seating also toilets.
Lots of people and live music, good priced items
Friendly people, nice area very cool.
Many food and drink options.
Spacious area and lots of seating also toilets.
Written 3 November 2024
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Mar 2025 • Couples
Victoria yards is a great place to go as a family and a couple too. I had so much fun . I was exposed to a positive calm atmosphere . I had an opportunity to meet new people and network . This place has variety of shops it's caters to all the artistic whims where one can be introduced to elements of nature and African origins.
Written 2 March 2025
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Justina L
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Sept 2024 • Friends
A great way to spend a Sunday! Beautiful space and wonderful art / crafts from local artisans. They've done a great job redeveloping and repurposing a former industrial space into a social enterprise to train and incubate local entrepreneurs. And they offer free guides to tell you about the history and the local makers!
Written 1 September 2024
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Does it work every days? In the week days all the shops open?
Written 10 February 2025
Have you a secure parking, for cars 2,30 Meyers high ?
Written 16 October 2024
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