Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners!

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About this activity

This experience is done through a combination of skateboarding and walking i.e. we skate where we can skate and walk where we need to walk!

Anyone who is looking to try something new OR to experience Johannesburg from the ground in a fun and informative way should definitely book this experience: you don't need any skateboarding experience to join, we start with a Skate Lesson for Beginners!

Johannesburg and South Africa both have very complicated histories

so this is also a great way to hear about these from our perspective!

Skateboarding is fun and Joburg is cool...come have a fun and engaging time with us in the City!

TIPS!

Some common slang you may here along the way...

Shap Shap -

Used to say "Hello" OR "Goodbye" or to indicate that something is good i.e. the food/movie/experience was "Shap Shap"!

Ekse, Hola -

Also used as common greetings i.e. "Hello"!

Sawubona (singular)/Sanibonani (group) -

"Hello" in Zulu...one of the most spoken native languages in the City!

Historical Tours Walking Tours Small Group Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: City Skate Tours

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport back to the start/meeting point at Curiocity Backpackers after the tour ends!
Included: Skateboards, Knee Pads, Elbow Pads, Wrist Guards, and Helmets!
Included: Basics of Skateboarding lesson i.e. how to stand, push, turn and stop on a skateboard

Not included

Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

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!

Stop 1
Maboneng Precinct
Gandhi Square
Market Theatre

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Using your ticket

If you're unable to identify Ayanda or one of the guides at the start/meeting point at Curiocity Backpackers, please let the backpackers' reception know that you're there for the "Skate Tour" and they will assist you with the redemption of your ticket(s).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All minors (children under the age of 18) must be accompanied by atleast one adult for the full duration of the tour