Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners!
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Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners!
By City Skate Tours
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R 750,00
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Ages 8-100, max of 7 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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- Skateboards, Knee Pads, Elbow Pads, Wrist Guards, and Helmets!
- Basics of Skateboarding lesson i.e. how to stand, push, turn and stop on a skateboard
- Transport back to the start/meeting point at Curiocity Backpackers after the tour ends!
What's not included- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Departure details
- Curiocity, Maboneng Precinct, 302 Fox St, Jeppestown, Johannesburg, 2043, South Africa 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.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 221036P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- All minors (children under the age of 18) must be accompanied by atleast one adult for the full duration of the tour
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners! price starts from R 762,46. Discover and book Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners! on Tripadvisor
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- Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners! cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners! on Tripadvisor
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- Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners! is hosted by City Skate Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact City Skate Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners! on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 221036P1
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- Vidette K00Adventure in jhb cityThis was a pretty cool adventure. I especialy liked Ayanda's talks, and perspective. As someone who lives in the city and would love to see families or variety income live there.. and what he would change. It was interesting and certainly a unique way to experience the city on a skate board. It allows you to really feel the city vibe. Ayanda also has knowledge about the history and all the unique secret spots along the route. Makes you want to come back and visit again. I would recommend a map share and a personal mail from Ayanda closer to the time. I would also have liked if we were part of a larger group and that groups are combined, instead of it just be us on the tour.
- Simnag00Best city tour I've ever done!I loved every bit of it. The inner city of Joburg is very vibrant and there is a lot of history to discover. But at the same time as a tourist, it isn't a palce where you would just walk around. The skate tour was the perfect opportunity for my girlfriend and me to get in touch with this wonderful city. And at the same time it was also our first time on skateboards. Ayanda did a great job in teaching us how to skate and showing us around. Beeing from that neighbourhood, he knows a fair share about the history of this place and has a lot of insights. I can only recommend this tour to everybody who gets the opportunity. Thanks to Ayanda, I started to skate even at home.
- asayyed55500Unique city tourI had an incredible time with two friends on this tour. I had never skateboarded before but I enjoyed trying something new. It was very safe and we had lots of padding in case we fell. The streets were not busy where were skated. Ayanda has so much interesting knowledge about the city and he was able to answer all of our questions. We were three joburg locals who had no clue about a lot of the history until this tour. Definitely recommend!!
- MatebogoMabale00Beautiful experience!!First time on a skate board and once I got it right, it was exciting. Amazing way to see the city. 😁
- leilaskye00Great inner city experienceHad a great time exploring the streets of JHB, on a skate board, in a safe environment. Thanks to our great tour guide Ayanda! Such a cool experience.
- Paradise1726077843400A super fun tourI had never tried skate boarding before but they taught it well and made it really fun for beginners. Great tour guide, very informative and passionate. Showed us some great spots. Also great company to hang out with after the tour. Highly recommend!
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thobekamthembu
Johannesburg, South Africa1 contribution
Nov 2019 • Friends
We came to do an experience as sisters and had an amazing time. We 1st thought there was no way we would be able to actually catch on and skate but we eventually did with the help of Ayanda and his team. The experience was fun and such a out-of-the-box way of seeing the city. Apart from just skating, our guide Ayanda was knowledgeable about the city and would give us information as we moved across the city. This is an experience for almost everyone even if you're from Joburg like we are. You might end up wanting to get yourself a board after the experience.
Written 13 January 2020
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Hi Thobi!
We were so excited to have you and Senzi on our experience and we had such an amazing time!
So glad that despite the initial hesitation, you both overcome and were skating so smoothly after a while...
We always love getting Joburg locals on our experience cause its always cool sharing some of the city's more exciting and interesting stories that not everyone knows about!
Looking forward to having you again!
Written 14 November 2021
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The lover o
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Family
My 10 year old daughter and I decided to skate for the first time and City Skate Tours made the experience extra awesome. Ayanda is an amazing tour guide, we even forgot our fear of falling that's just how much fun we had. Definitely doing this again
Written 7 January 2020
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Hi Nomzamo,
Both you and your daughter were absolute rockstars on the boards from start to finish!
Thank you so much for being open-minded and showing your daughter that anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it!
Written 14 November 2021
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fainsingertim
Johannesburg, South Africa1 contribution
Jun 2021
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.
Written 14 June 2021
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Hi Tim,
We absolutely enjoyed having you and your crew skate with us - we always love getting open-minded locals who are willing to learn about and explore their own city!
Yes, Joburg can be a crazy city with its challenges but its not all doom and gloom!
Hopefully see you back again in the future, we'd love to have you again!
Written 13 November 2021
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Rebecca W
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May 2021
My sister and I took the Marshall Street package for the skateboard tour.
If you have never skated before, don't worry you are in good hands. Ayanda, explained to us how to skate and was very patient the whole way. Ayanda, also gave great detail on the important historical buildings along the skateboard route as well. Definitely a tour worth to go on. We went on a Sunday afternoon, therefore the roads were relatively quiet. Recommend trying this.
If you have never skated before, don't worry you are in good hands. Ayanda, explained to us how to skate and was very patient the whole way. Ayanda, also gave great detail on the important historical buildings along the skateboard route as well. Definitely a tour worth to go on. We went on a Sunday afternoon, therefore the roads were relatively quiet. Recommend trying this.
Written 12 May 2021
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Hi Rebecca,
We enjoyed having both you and your sister on our experience!
We always love having fellow "Joburgers" on our tour as its always fun to trade stories about our experiences in the city haha!
We're glad that you enjoyed the skateboarding too - it's a lot of fun!
Written 13 November 2021
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senzelwe2019
Johannesburg, South Africa3 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
I had an amazing experience skating through Johannesburg city with Ayanda who was an attentive guide/instructor and made us feel like we could easily grasp a new skill. Skating through the city centre is something I honestly did not think was possible as a local Joburger myself but Ayanda knows the area well and makes you feel safe and liberated while doing something new. I highly recommend this experience even for a beginner. You will leave with a different perspective of the vibrant city of Joburg and you’ll feel proud of yourself for doing something new!
Written 7 January 2020
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Hi Senzi,
Thanks for this amazing feedback...really great to hear that we can change perceptions about the inner city or atleast get people to give it a chance!
It was a lot of fun having you and your sister with us too...we were so excited to have both of you join!
Written 14 November 2021
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Victoria A
25 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We wanted to book this tour for months and when we finally did it was e m better than expected. Ayanda taught us to skate in a matter of minutes (we had never been on a board before) and guided us through parts of Johannesburg we had never seen before (even after living here for 4 years). His knowledge of each places history and patience with the group was fantastic. We also really enjoyed skating with the kids along the way
Written 6 January 2020
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Hey Vicky,
So amped that you and Andrew finally made it onto our experience!
Apart from the part of mistaking you for your twin sister, we had a really good time and jol with you and Andrew!
Thanks for pulling through and being open-minded!
Written 14 November 2021
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Simon C
Paris, France3 contributions
Jul 2021
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 !
Written 22 July 2021
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Hey Simon,
We're glad you enjoyed going off the beaten track and joining us for our unique experience...you were one of our first clients on our scooter tour so we're excited that you enjoyed it and learned something new about Johannesburg!
Written 13 November 2021
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Helen A
Johannesburg, South Africa8 contributions
May 2021
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.
Written 2 June 2021
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Hey Helen,
All we have to say is "Yaaaaaaaassssssss!"
It was such a vibe skating and exploring the city with you - Guild Hall is a proper vibe, yeah!
Let us know when you're back in SA so we can do it again!
Written 13 November 2021
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pardo_lola
London, United Kingdom4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
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!
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!
Written 4 March 2023
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lesliecap2022
Philadelphia, PA1 contribution
Nov 2022
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!
Written 27 November 2022
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