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Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners!
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$49.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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!
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!
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City Skate Tours - Exploring Cities on Skateboards
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Basics of Skateboarding lesson i.e. how to stand, push, turn and stop on a skateboard
- Skateboards, Knee Pads, Elbow Pads, Wrist Guards, and Helmets!
- Transport back to the start/meeting point at Curiocity Backpackers after the tour ends!
- Snacks
- Bottled water
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.
Return details
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.
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!
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!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
How it works?
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners!
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$49.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!