Johannesburg Skateboarding Tour: Explore Cityscape with a Skate Lesson Included
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35 Ratings
Johannesburg

Experience the vibrant cityscape of Johannesburg through the eyes of a skater. Challenge stereotypes, learn to skate, and explore the urban space on this unique tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg - The experience starts in Maboneng (one of the world’s 12 coolest neighbourhoods - Forbes 2018) with a skate lesson before skating around this developing neighbourhood and experiencing its vibrant street life made up of street art, history, cool hangout spots and amazing people!

We then skate and walk through the culturally diverse streets until we reach Gandhi Square where we learn a bit more about Mohandas “Mohatma” Gandhi’s time in Johannesburg (1903 - 1913) and South Africa between 1893 - 1914!

From Gandhi Square, we skate through Marshalltown and learn about the origins and early history of Johannesburg (1886 - 1935) while also passing by the site of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo’s old law firm on Fox street!

We end off in Newtown where we continue to celebrate Joburg’s robust arts and culture scene i.e. its history and impact on the development of South Africa!

This tour is all about immersing yourself into Johannesburg’s rich and complicated history, development and ever evolving story in a fun and informative way!

NB!
No Prior Experience Required -
Experience has been designed to accommodate all skill levels from Beginners - Experienced i.e. includes a Skate Lesson!

What's Included
  • Transport back to the meeting point at Curiocity Backpackers.
  • Skateboarding gear provided: skateboards, pads, and helmets.
  • Skateboarding lesson: standing, pushing, turning, stopping.
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This adventure combines skateboarding and walking, allowing us to skate where possible and walk where necessary!

If you’re eager to try something new or explore Johannesburg in an entertaining and educational manner, this experience is perfect for you. No prior skateboarding experience is required, as we kick off with a Beginner’s Skate Lesson!

Johannesburg and South Africa have intricate histories, and this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about them from our viewpoint.

Skateboarding is a blast, and Joburg is an amazing city. Join us for a fun and engaging time in the heart of the city!

TIPS!
Here are some common slang terms you might hear along the way…

Shap Shap -
Used to say “Hello” or “Goodbye” or to express that something is good, e.g., the food/movie/experience was “Shap Shap”!

Ekse, Hola -
Also used as common greetings, meaning “Hello”!

Sawubona (singular)/Sanibonani (group) -
“Hello” in Zulu, one of the most widely spoken native languages in the city!

  • All minors (children under the age of 18) must be accompanied by atleast one adult for the full duration of the tour
Location
CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg
Fox Street
The meeting point is at Curiocity Backpackers (Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg) - once you arrive at Curiocity, if you're unable to identify Ayanda or one of the guides, please let the reception know that you're there for the "Skate Tour" and they will advise you on what to do.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pardo_lola
Mar 4, 2023
Unmissable for a comprehensive visit of Johannesburg - Our guide, Ayanda, was a good communicator, very knowledgeable, and inspirational. We not only learned about street art but also about city history and society. At the end, Ayanda, who has a caring attitude, patiently showed us different recommendations for a lovely evening in Maboneng. This excellent, 3 hours and a half street art walking tour was certainly one of the highlights of our visit to Johannesburg. Highly recommended!
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Lesliecap2022
Nov 27, 2022
Excellent tour! - We had a wonderful tour with Mike! After our initial reservation was cancelled due to rain, Mike and Ayanda were so accommodating when rescheduling. This was such a fun and unique way to explore Joburg's neighborhoods and art. Plus, we learned a new skill! Highly recommend and will recommend to friends!
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Garlen
Mar 24, 2022
Overall fantastic and unique experience!! - The City Skate Tour of Jo’burg was exceptional and a highlight of my first visit to Johannesburg. As an urban planner I love cities and am interested in how cities grow and change. The tour that Ayanda led included street art, history, architecture, urban planning and development, and politics. The ground level view provided by skateboarding (and some walking since I’m a newbie skater) really enabled you to gain a unique perspective. My 14 year old son who travels with his own skateboard just loved it. If you want a unique way to experience Johannesburg I highly recommend you book the 3-hour full tour you will not regret it!
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Justine3391
Mar 23, 2022
Great experience - The City Skate Tours' team knows it all about the Johannesburg CBD and made our first time skating experience a very nice one. Ayanda and Mike are super friendly and make you feel comfortable on the skate board.
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Ben
Oct 24, 2021
awesome Tour! - the trip with Ayanda was the best thing we‘ve experienced in Joburg! It was super interesting to see the city from his point of view and the skating was pretty much von as well! Thank you so much!
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Simon
Jul 22, 2021
Best way to discover Joburg - We did the E(ast) Scooter Tour with Ayanda. It was clearly the best way to discover this extraordinary city. Ayanda grew up in a neighbourhood of Joburg, so he takes you off the touristic roads to discover the reality of this city. What better way to enjoy a weekend with friends than with a local, very friendly and passionate about his city. We don’t see the time passing, thanks again !
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Floriane
Jul 11, 2021
Great experience ! - It was a great experience, we don't regret choosing this activity at all. We really felt like we were with friends, with very funny and interesting anecdotes about the neighborhood where Ayanda grew up. It is amazing to discover a part of Johannesburg by walking around in the open air and to discover a neighborhood full of life.
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Fainsingertim
Jun 14, 2021
Awesome fun and super interesting - Such a cool way to explore JHB. The skating was lots of fun and the perfect way to see the city. We felt so safe with our local tour guide who was incredibly passionate about the city and full of information about the pockets of excellence and challenges that exist in town. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone, even if you have never skated before.
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Helenaadnesgaard
Jun 2, 2021
Be a tourist in your own city - I had the best Sunday afternoon cruising around Marshalltown with Ayanda from City Skate Tours. I had only tried to skate once or twice before and with Ayanda's guidance was zooming through the Jo'burg streets. The tour is very informative, Ayanda has a lot of historical and architectural knowledge of the city. Can confirm that safety always comes first and you get legit safety gear and Ayanda takes your happiness and health seriously. 12/10 would recommend.
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Antonellaverardi
May 12, 2021
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! - I had the best time skateboarding around Maboneng with Ayanda. He was a great instructor, seeing as I had never skated before and that wasn't an issue at all - he taught me everything I needed to know to safely get by. I'll definitely do it again once I'm back in Joburg and recommend this wholeheartedly. It was so much fun!
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