Take to the streets with a tour of the city with a uniquely street culture twist. We’ll head out on skateboards to trace the origins and early history of Joburg, focussing on areas like Marshalltown, Ferreirasdrop and Newtown. It kicks off from Curiocity HQ and we’ll start off with a short skate lesson for newbies.

Sites visited:

Maboneng Precinct
Old Post Office
City Hall
Beyers Naude Square
Library Gardens
Corner House
Permanent Building
Standard Bank Building
Consolidated Building
Rand Club Building
Mary Fitzgerald Square
Museum Africa
History of Newtown
Graffiti

NB!
Includes Skate Lesson for First-Timers!

• Why walk, cycle or drive when you can skate instead…it’s as fun as it looks and not as hard as you think!
• Each tour starts with a skate lesson and comes with skateboards and safety gear too!
• A fun way to question and understand everything you’ve ever heard about Johannesburg!
• Learn about the rich history of the city and how the younger generation are slowly changing the narrative of its future!
• History, story telling, iconic buildings, friendly people and interesting anecdotes about our own experiences in the city!
• If you’re really nervous, no worries…this tour is also available as a walking option!
• The best way to understand why Johannesburg is the way it is today!

About your host

Bheki Dube

Dubbed the Minister of Tourism in the Maboneng Precinct, Bheki Dube is the force behind Curiocity Hostels and Main Street Walks.