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City Sightseeing Johannesburg - Art Lover's Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus Tour

Embark on a unique exploration of Johannesburg's vibrant art scene with this specialized Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus experience! Accompanied by your own personal Art Guide, expertly trained and led by the renowned art-tourism connoisseur Thabo the Tourist, you'll delve into the heart of the city's top art galleries. Thabo the Tourist brings over a decade of experience navigating and understanding the Johannesburg art landscape, ensuring an enriching and insightful journey.

Inclusions:

• Walks between galleries at the beginning of the tour: Begin your artistic adventure with guided walks connecting the initial gallery visits.
• Official Hop-On Hop-Off Red Tour: Enjoy the flexibility of the City Sightseeing Red Bus for transportation between the featured art precincts.
• Visit 4 Top Art Galleries: Immerse yourself in the diverse collections and exhibitions at carefully selected premier art spaces in Johannesburg.
• Your own personal Art Guide: Benefit from the knowledge and insights of a dedicated Art Guide who will accompany you throughout the gallery visits, providing context and enriching your understanding of the art.
• Comfort and safety in the open-air: Travel between art precincts in the comfort and safety of the iconic open-top Red Bus, offering unique city views.
• 1 Day on the bus: Your ticket provides you with a full day of access to the Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus route, allowing you to further explore Johannesburg at your leisure after the guided art tour.

Exclusions:

• This is a truly unique Hop On Hop Off Red Bus experience which includes visits to 4 of Jozi's Top Art Galleries along the route whilst accompanied by your own personal Art Guide who is well trained and led by the one and only art-tourism connoisseur Thabo the Tourist who has been exploring the Johannesburg Art Scene for more than a decade.

Featured Art Galleries:

• The Keyes Art Precinct (Rosebank):
  • Everard Read Gallery: A prominent gallery showcasing a wide range of contemporary and historical South African art.
  • Origin Art Gallery: Focuses on contemporary African art, highlighting diverse artistic expressions from across the continent.
  • "Keyes Art Mile is the nucleus of Rosebank’s transformation into a major creative and cultural destination in Johannesburg. Increasingly referred to as the city’s most creative high street, the art precinct forms a collective of established galleries, contemporary showrooms and edgy exhibition spaces."
• The Melrose Gallery:
  • Dubbed the 'gallery of the people', The Melrose Gallery represents iconic South African artists such as Dr Esther Mahlangu, Dr Willie Bester, Mam Noria Mabasa, and Professor Pitika Ntuli. It also provides a platform for emerging contemporary artists from the African continent to share their narratives through various mediums.
• Transwerke Studio's:
  • Experience the vibrant and collaborative atmosphere of Transwerke Studio's, a dynamic creative hub housing numerous artists' studios and office spaces. This visit offers a glimpse into the working environment of Johannesburg's artistic community.

Tour Details:

• Starting Point: Rosebank (specific location within Rosebank will likely be communicated upon booking).
• Starting Time: 09:45 AM.
• Important Note: The tour begins with walking between the galleries within the Rosebank area before you board the Red Bus to travel to the Melrose Gallery and Transwerke Studio's.