Colours of Johannesburg: A Graffiti & Street Art Tour
ID: GYG565793-968867
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Walk, see and learn about the amazing stories and artists behind the colourful walls of Johannesburg!
From Graffiti Tags & Masterpieces to beautiful Street Art Murals, there's something for you!
This tour is all about learning and going deeper into the Graffiti and Street Art culture of the City!
Guests will learn about the difference AND relationship between Graffiti and Street Art, while also getting a better idea of some of the city's most iconic Graffiti Writers/Artists and Street Artists!
The tour starts in the colourful Braamfontein Precinct which is full of large and small Street Art murals all across it's walls - in this area, we learn a bit more about the impact of Street Art on the development of this area from 2003!
While in Braamfontein, we make a stop at the local Graffiti Store where the local artists get all their supplies - it's also a great opportunity for you to engage with Graffiti beyond what you see on the walls i.e. guests can buy merchandise designed by local Graffiti Artists or step into the exhibition room when there's works on the walls etc.!
From Braamfontein, we head over to Newtown which is the spiritual home of arts and culture in the inner city - with a history dating back to 1886, this area has always been a part of the city's underground movement and is rich in Graffiti with some of the city's best Graffiti found here!
We end our tour in the vibrant Maboneng Precinct!
Just like Braamfontein, Maboneng is blessed with a beautiful collection of Murals and Art all across its walls - from intricate works by international artists to the well known tags of local Graffiti Writers, this area is a hub of street culture in the inner city!
Johannesburg is blessed with some amazing Street Art and Graffiti, this tour aims to give context to these wonderful works while celebrating one of the best parts about living in Johannesburg i.e. the vibrant and diverse street culture found all across its roads and pavements!
The cultural diversity of Johannesburg is reflected in its arts and artists - from block to block, the city changes, creating a rich and exciting outdoor canvas for it's artists to share a bit of their world with us!
*NOTE!
We sometimes invite a Graffiti Artist to join on this tour - Subject to their Availability i.e. there's no guarantee that they'll be available or join on your scheduled date...it's entirely up to them if they want to join or not!
Highlights
- Learn about the difference between Graffiti & Street Art
- Impact of Street Art on the development of the City i.e. Maboneng, Braamfontein
- Visit the local Graffiti Store - when open!
- See the iconic works and spot the tags of prolific street and graffiti artists!
- *We sometimes invite a Graffiti Artist to join - ONLY if they're available!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LOCO is right next to the "City Sightseeing" Bus Stop i.e. look out for the red bus stop on arrival, LOCO is right there!
Although, the Google Map location is given as 73 Juta Street, the exact location is:
12 De Beer Street
Braamfontein
Johannesburg
2001
NOTE!
Loco is closed on Mondays so we meet just outside of the restaurant instead of inside!
(Feel free to contact us if you're not sure where you are or where to go!)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
