Johannesburg Graffiti Tours

The word "graffiti" finds its roots in the Italian term "graffiato" meaning "to scratch".  Evidence of graffiti dating back centuries can be found around the world. From the doomed city of Pompeii to countries such as Sri Lanka, Egypt and Greece, graffiti can be found wherever there are people.

An urban canvas

Johannesburg is no different. From the bold graffiti found on the bridges over the highways to the paint-flecked street corners of the inner city, Joburg is a living, breathing gallery if you only care to notice.

So here’s an idea: next time you’re in the City of Gold explore beyond your Sandton accommodation and marvel at Joburg graffiti with an inner-city graffiti tour.

Depending on your hipster rating, you may or may not know that graffiti tours take place in most major cities in the world. From London, New York and Paris, eager graffiti aficionados have been appreciating the most rebellious and arguably the most enduring art form in the world. Graffiti tours exhibit a different side of the city, allowing visitors the chance to appreciate what most locals take for granted.

Explore the art around you

Past Experiences offers several different Joburg graffiti tours and there is even graffiti workshops for those interested in taking their appreciation to the next level. Organised by a group of individuals blatantly passionate about Joburg graffiti, the tours are both insightful and entertaining. Great for wannabe photographers, the tours offer overseas visitors the opportunity to pepper their photo albums from South Africa with pictures other than wild animals and gorgeous sunsets!

Tip: While enjoying the tour don’t forget to look out for the D. Kingsburg building in Pim Street which is over 100 years old!

Not limited to only art-loving adults, the tours are also suitable for kids, with a rowdy group of 7 year-olds being the youngest group ever hosted.

Did you know? Highly acclaimed graffiti artist Shepard Fairey recently completed a mural of Nelson Mandela in Braamfontein.
For more information about the Past Experiences Joburg graffiti tours email: past.experiences@hotmail.com