Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour
Description
Discover why Johanessburg’s artistic hub is recognized worldwide as a booming creative center on this 2-hour guided walking tour. You’ll see some of the best street art from around the world and even meet some of the artists themselves. Hit the streets of Maboneng Precinct and Jewel City to see why South Africa has long been recognized for its exciting modern art. Your guide will take you to meet the locals and explore Joburg subcultures, learn about the artists, their motivations, and the different techniques they use. The Maboneng District is a culturally diverse neighbourhood with strong historical links to the mining industry and now a blend of Arts and Culture as the city rediscovers its identity post-apartheid. You’ll walk through individual pieces and get an overview of these colourful pieces, experiencing first-hand just how street art is changing the perspective in these local communities.
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We will explore this neighbourhood full of, murals, art and galleries, with a local guide whilst sharing stories behind the artworks and artists in what inspired them, and how street art is changing the perspective in communities.
exploring the beauty and art of what makes Johannesburg
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Newly City Constructed neighood
Home of the Bean is the coffee shop right at the corner of Fox and Berea Street under the bridge...it's looks like an old industrial building from the outside - please wait INSIDE the coffee shop if you arrive before your tour starts! (We will communicate with you via WhatsApp or Message +-30mins before your tour starts OR if there's any changes to your booking...please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or queries before or once you arrive at the meeting point...our emergency/contact line is always available!)
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(185)
Refiloe was an incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic tour guide. He educated us on the culture of Jburg through art and history. We enjoyed our time with him and would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed exploring Maboneng with Refilwe and learning about Johannesburg’s culture and history through its incredible art. We really appreciate the recommendation! - One Day Africa Team
I would recommend this tour to any age. There was great art and interesting history. The guide, Refiloe, was knowledgeable, informative, and very interesting. The tour is very safe, and it’s a secure way to investigate an incredibly interesting area. So much so we asked our driver to give us an extra hour and a half so we could look around more.
Thank you, Ruth! We’re so happy you enjoyed exploring Maboneng with Refilwe and felt safe and comfortable throughout the tour. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the area so much that you stayed even longer afterwards! Thank you for the recommendation. - One Day Africa Team
It was great to see the street art in Maboneng and get an explanation for each mural. Our guide, Refiloe was funny and energetic. A great 2 hour introduction to another side of Johannesburg.
Thank you, Theresa! We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering Maboneng’s street art with Refilwe. His energy and local knowledge really bring the neighbourhood to life. Thank you for joining us! - One Day Africa Team
Our guide was very warm, friendly and knowledgeable. He provided so many subtle bits of information on the way to give us a bigger picture. We would recommend Viator tours and more specifically our guide Refiloe to anyone coming to Joburg.
Thank you so much, Rodney! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Maboneng with Refiloe. His warmth, local knowledge, and ability to share the smaller details and stories that bring the neighbourhood to life are a big part of what makes this experience special. Thank you for choosing us to host you and for recommending Refilwe to other travellers visiting Johannesburg. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on another adventure in South Africa! - One Day Africa Team
Refiloe was a fantastic guide. He accompanied us with friendliness through this truly unique and evocative neighborhood of Joburg. He told us the stories behind every piece of graffiti in the neighborhood, fully immersing us in the mood and culture of the place. Absolutely recommended
Thank kindly, Giulia! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time exploring Maboneng with Refilwe. His passion for the neighbourhood, its street art, and the stories behind each mural is exactly what makes this experience so special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing One Day Africa and for recommending the Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour. We hope to welcome you back to South Africa for another adventure! - One Day Africa Team
This experience exceeded my expectations. It ended up being just me and my friend, and our tour guide Refiloe was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable and personable. He allowed us enough time to take the photos we desired and answered our numerous questions. This area in the center of town used to be a hotbed of crime but has been rebuilt and renovated into a wonderful arts district. If you are looking for something unique to do in Johannesburg- this is it!
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled that the Maboneng experience exceeded your expectations. Refilwe will be delighted to hear your kind words - his knowledge, personality, and passion for the neighbourhood really bring its stories and street art to life. We’re also glad you had plenty of time for photos and questions along the way. Thank you for choosing One Day Africa and for recommending this unique side of Johannesburg to other travellers! - One Day Africa Team
The tour was a very interesting introduction to both the history and the art of Maboneng. Refiloe had great enthusiasm and possessed a deep understanding of the local murals. He had a great sense of humour and we really enjoyed learning about the area. We highly recommend taking this tour.
Thank you so much, Trish! We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring Maboneng with Refilwe. His enthusiasm, local knowledge, and passion for Johannesburg’s street art are exactly what we hope guests experience on this tour. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for recommending One Day Africa. - One Day Africa Team
I booked the Maboneng Street Arts Tour and was greeted by the guide on time at the agreed meeting point. The guide showed me Maboneng and made the tour very informative and humorous, which gave the whole experience a special style. I highly recommend this experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Maboneng and that your guide made the experience both informative and entertaining. It's great to know the murals and stories behind them left such a lasting impression. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Refiloe is one of the best guides we have ever had. This tour is an outstanding way to see a very interesting neighborhood, observe some amazing street art, and learn the context and symbolism of dozens of pieces. Refiloe is so engaging and his level of knowledge is incredible. This tour added so much to our understanding of Jozi and it’s past, present, and future.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled that the Maboneng tour gave you a deeper understanding of Johannesburg’s art, history, and culture. Refilwe will be delighted to hear your kind words-his passion and knowledge truly bring the neighbourhood’s stories to life. We really appreciate your recommendation!
We had a wonderful experience exploring street art. Our guide Refilwe was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the Maboneng area and the artist who created the amazing murals. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much, Maya. We’re really happy to hear you had a wonderful time exploring Maboneng’s street art with Refilwe. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us.
