Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Tour: Walking or E-scooter

See Johannesburg's street art and political history on your own pace

A guided walking or e-scooter tour through Braamfontein and Newtown in Johannesburg, covering Constitution Hill (a former prison and military fort), three museums of African art and history, and the area's street culture. Choose between walking or riding an e-scooter. The tour runs 2.5 hours with a live English-speaking guide and includes coffee or tea.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Johannesburg's history and art

• Visit Constitution Hill museum
• See theaters in Braamfontein
• Tour African artwork museum

The experience

You pick the pace on this one: walk the neighborhoods or ride an e-scooter through Braamfontein and Newtown, two districts where Johannesburg's street art and political past collide. The tour opens at Constitution Hill, a former prison and military fort that now tells the story of South Africa's democracy and the country's turbulent history. From there, you move through the area's museums (three stops that together hold thousands of pieces of African artwork spanning from historic to contemporary), while the guide unpacks the street culture and the history that shaped these neighborhoods.

The e-scooter option covers more ground in the same 2.5 hours. The walking tour lets you linger and absorb the street art at your own rhythm. Both routes follow the same stops and the same guide, so the choice is really about how you want to move through the city. Coffee or tea is included, and the guide speaks English throughout.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• entry to Constitution Hill and three museums.
• coffee or tea.

Options for this experience

2 options

Walking Tour.Guide in English · No fixed timeWater tour lasting 3 hours

E-scooter ExperienceGuide in English · No fixed timeThree-hour New Town and Braamfontein e-scooter outing at Museum Africa

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (21 to 34 years) · Senior (35 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Honest Travel Experience

Is this one for you?The e-scooter option suits travelers who want to cover all three museums and Constitution Hill without stopping for long stretches. The walking tour works better if you want time to study the street art and talk with the guide about the neighborhoods' history and culture. Both options are wheelchair accessible, and the tour welcomes strollers and service animals.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Constitution Hill and why does the tour start there?

Constitution Hill is a former prison and military fort that now functions as a living museum documenting South Africa's democracy and the country's turbulent past. It anchors the tour because it provides the historical foundation for understanding the neighborhoods and street culture you'll encounter in Braamfontein and Newtown.

Can I choose between walking and e-scooter on the day, or do I book one option?

You choose either the walking tour or the e-scooter experience when you book. You don't switch between them during the tour. The e-scooter option covers the same three museums and Constitution Hill but moves faster through the neighborhoods, while the walking tour gives you more time to absorb the street art and street culture.

What museums are included on this tour?

The tour covers three museums in Braamfontein and Newtown that showcase African artwork and history. One holds thousands of pieces ranging from historic to contemporary art. Another is a group of four theaters built in 1962. The guide explains the significance of each as part of the area's cultural landscape.

How long does the tour take and what's included?

The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes a live English-speaking guide, entry to the three museums and Constitution Hill, and coffee or tea. You'll need to book either the walking or e-scooter option. The e-scooter is not a Segway, and private transportation is not part of the experience.