Johannesburg 2-Hour Walking Tour of Maboneng Street Art and Culture
by One Day Africa
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R1,200Overview
This two-hour walking tour explores the street art and culture of Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct and nearby Jewel City. A local guide leads the group through these neighborhoods, pointing out murals, galleries, and public artworks while explaining the artists' backgrounds, techniques, and motivations. The tour highlights how street art reflects and influences the community’s changing identity after apartheid. The walk includes stops at Maboneng Precinct, known for its vibrant murals and creative spaces rooted in Johannesburg’s mining history. The group also visits Arts on Main to see more local art expressions. The tour begins near the coffee shop called Home of the Bean at the corner of Fox and Berea Street, where guests should wait inside if they arrive early. Communication about the tour start time or any changes is handled via WhatsApp or messaging. Participants will gain insight into Joburg subcultures and meet some of the artists involved. The walk offers a chance to observe firsthand how modern street art contributes to the cultural scene in this part of South Africa’s largest city.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Maboneng Precinct
Explore the neighborhood filled with murals, art, and galleries. A local guide shares stories about the artworks and artists, their inspirations, and how street art is influencing the local community.
Arts on Main
Visit this art space to observe the creative works that contribute to Johannesburg’s cultural scene.
Top of Africa
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Newly Constructed Neighborhood
See a recently developed area within the city.
Home of the Bean Coffee Shop
Located at the corner of Fox and Berea Street under the bridge in a building that resembles an old industrial structure. Guests arriving before the tour starts should wait inside the coffee shop. Communication with participants occurs via WhatsApp or messaging about the start time approximately 30 minutes before the tour or if there are any booking changes. An emergency contact line is available for questions before or upon arrival.
Meeting point
Hallmark House. Originally designed in the early 1970’s to house a growing diamond-polishing industry, it was later repurposed and designed by renowned Ghanian designer David Ajaye. please wait INSIDE the coffee shop if you arrive before your tour starts!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Johannesburg 2-Hour Walking Tour of Maboneng Street Art and Culture
by One Day Africa
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R1,200Overview
This two-hour walking tour explores the street art and culture of Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct and nearby Jewel City. A local guide leads the group through these neighborhoods, pointing out murals, galleries, and public artworks while explaining the artists' backgrounds, techniques, and motivations. The tour highlights how street art reflects and influences the community’s changing identity after apartheid. The walk includes stops at Maboneng Precinct, known for its vibrant murals and creative spaces rooted in Johannesburg’s mining history. The group also visits Arts on Main to see more local art expressions. The tour begins near the coffee shop called Home of the Bean at the corner of Fox and Berea Street, where guests should wait inside if they arrive early. Communication about the tour start time or any changes is handled via WhatsApp or messaging. Participants will gain insight into Joburg subcultures and meet some of the artists involved. The walk offers a chance to observe firsthand how modern street art contributes to the cultural scene in this part of South Africa’s largest city.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Maboneng Precinct
Explore the neighborhood filled with murals, art, and galleries. A local guide shares stories about the artworks and artists, their inspirations, and how street art is influencing the local community.
Arts on Main
Visit this art space to observe the creative works that contribute to Johannesburg’s cultural scene.
Top of Africa
.........
Newly Constructed Neighborhood
See a recently developed area within the city.
Home of the Bean Coffee Shop
Located at the corner of Fox and Berea Street under the bridge in a building that resembles an old industrial structure. Guests arriving before the tour starts should wait inside the coffee shop. Communication with participants occurs via WhatsApp or messaging about the start time approximately 30 minutes before the tour or if there are any booking changes. An emergency contact line is available for questions before or upon arrival.
Meeting point
Hallmark House. Originally designed in the early 1970’s to house a growing diamond-polishing industry, it was later repurposed and designed by renowned Ghanian designer David Ajaye. please wait INSIDE the coffee shop if you arrive before your tour starts!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.