South Africa · STREET ART
The 11 best street art tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A 2-hour guided street art walk through Woodstock, mixing international murals with local stories, plus tea and coffee stops.
“Diego was a fantastic guide who told us about the history as well as the stories behind the art works. It was a great tour.”
2-hour Johannesburg street art walk through Maboneng and Jewel City, starting at Hallmark House rooftops, with local guides and galleries.
“I had an amazing time at the Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour. Our guide Refiloe was very kind and showed us the street art all around Maboneng. Refiloe knew a lot about the district and I learned a lot during the tour. He also gave us some recommendations for restaurants and artists around the area so I was able to explore Maboneng even after the tour. Definitely would recommend!”
2-hour guided walk in Maboneng Johannesburg to decode murals, graffiti, and local community stories, with a coffee stop on Fox Street.
“My friends and I took this tour on our last day in Jo'burg and had a blast. Our tour guides were so knowledgeable and showed us amazing works of art. We felt safe throughout the entire tour, and had the opportunity to get some shopping in along the way. I highly recommend this tour!”
Two-hour street art and culture walk in Maboneng, Johannesburg. Learn mural stories, anti-apartheid links, and neighborhood change.
“The tour was very interesting and much more than just about street art and graffiti. Ayanda patiently answered all my questions and helped me understand South Africa and Johannesburg better. I felt like I got an authentic insight to life in Maboneng. Thanks a lot!”
A 90-minute Woodstock street art walk with a local artist guide, plus time at Old Biscuit Mill and coffee or tea in Cape Town.
“Shaheed seemed to know everyone in the neighbourhood and gave great background and history to the tour - a really knowledgeable, caring and kind guide”
Cape Town street art walk in Woodstock and Salt River, led by locals. 2 hours of murals, stories, and social context.
“Our guide Shipo gave us an impressive explanation of the history behind the various paintings that we saw. We would recommend this tour to anyone interested in street art.”
Johannesburg graffiti and street art tour in Braamfontein, Newtown and Maboneng, plus a local graffiti store stop. $43, 3.5 hrs.
“Increible tour and really good guide. Ayanda guided us throw some districts with beautiful graffiti and street art. A really good way to know the Jozi's history and urban life. Highly recommend”
Johannesburg art and street art tour with coffee and tea, multiple galleries, a local street artist introduction, and admissions included.
“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.”
Street art and museum stops in Braamfontein and Newtown, mixing Constitution Hill, Joburg Theatre, and Wits Museum with coffee and context.
“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.”
150-minute street art walk through Woodstock and Salt River with local guides, plus transfer and gallery stops in Cape Town.
Walk Cape Town CBD street art with a guide who explains murals and local stories, plus an optional lunch, $30 per person.
“Lovely tour! Sheldon takes time to explain everything in detail and can answer any questions. What is very lovely is that he knows a lot of locals. You, therefore, have the chance to interact with many locals, which is very interesting and fun! :)”
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