SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 street art tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Walk Woodstock’s murals with a local guide in Cape Town. See international works, current local messages, plus tea at the start.
“I went on this tour with my friend who used to live in Cape Town 40 years ago. She couldn't believe the change to the area and we both really enjoyed the artwork Terrence showed us. He had excellent knowledge and we learned a lot.”
2-hour Maboneng Street Art & Culture tour in Johannesburg with Hallmark House sunset views, murals with stories, Jewel City galleries. $37.
“Tour Guide Was Lovely & Took The Best Pics Of Me! Loved Him, Thanks.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Johannesburg’s Maboneng street art, murals, and stories of a changing neighborhood.
“Our guide said that his name transated to "Given," so that is how I will refer to him. He was a very genial and knowledgeable young man, who has clearly spent time learning about the street art scene in his area. We have done others of these kind of tours in other cities, and it…”
A 2-hour street art and culture walk in Johannesburg’s Maboneng. Meaningful murals, Arts Village, and the alleged Hide-Out Bar.
“This tour and the guide were much beyond the expectations. Very well explained circumstances and causality for all phenomena. Valuable pieces of street art and stories behind.”
Explore Woodstock’s street art with a local artist guide, then spend time at Old Biscuit Mill with coffee on a 90-minute Cape Town walk.
“Shaheed seemed to know everyone in the neighbourhood and gave great background and history to the tour - a really knowledgeable, caring and kind guide”
A 2-hour guided walk through Woodstock and Salt River street art, with local stories, artists, and community context for $38.65.
“Great tour. This was more about finding out about South African life as a young person than street art. Our guide (and his trainee) were both lovely and we had a great time with them”
Johannesburg gallery-and-street-art tour with stops at artist spaces and Victoria Yards, plus coffee/tea and meeting local creatives.
“This tour takes you to hidden gems of Joburg. Learn about Joburg life and art with BK. BK grew up and lives in the area. This makes the tour deeper and more personal. The gallery you get taken to has the most amazing artwork by amazing local artists.”
Walk Johannesburg’s best graffiti zones with a passionate guide, learn graffiti vs street art, and stop at a local supply store for context.
“This is an extensive tour in Braamfontein, Newtown and Maboneng about street art and the background of the graffitis and murals is well explained. Ayanda is passionate about the streets he lives in.”
Johannesburg street art and museum tour across Braamfontein and Newtown, with Constitution Hill, Joburg Theatre, Wits art museum, coffee.
“A group of 4 of us were taken around in downtown Joburg by our tour guide Sean. We had a great time, he was very informative and we really enjoyed the stops he took us to. Can't reccomend this your enough as it helped us learn more about the history of the city's diverse background.”
A 150-minute street-art walking tour through Woodstock and Salt River in Cape Town, with an English guide, pickup, and transfer included.
