Johannesburg e-scooter experience
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Johannesburg e-scooter experience

By Honest Travel Experience (Johannesburg)
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Ages 5-60
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English, French
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  • Use of bicycle
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Johannesburg
  • Entry/Admission - Johannesburg
  • Entry/Admission - Johannesburg
  • Entry/Admission - Johannesburg
  • Entry/Admission - The Playground


Start:
  • 100 Carr St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 139575P2

    • 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
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    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: 139575P2

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    • Honest Travel Experience (Johannesburg)
      4.8 of 5 bubbles348
      South Africa
      Joined in April 2019
    • Kevin N
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must do tour of a troubled but fascinating area!
      An unforgettable experience! My guides, Julian and Magugu, were amazing—extremely informative and made me feel safe in a neighborhood that has a reputation for being less than safe. The tour took us to areas most others wouldn’t, offering a raw and insightful look into the history and transformation of this troubled yet fascinating part of the city. The street food lunch was delicious, and my driver, Tye, was also excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to go beyond the typical tourist spots!
      Written 5 March 2025
    • 135kyungc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent walking tour of Maboneng and a variety of samplings of African cuisine
      Excellent tour of Maboneng’s neighborhood and art, along with tasting 4 different types of cuisine. Note that the description doesn’t make it clear, but there will be quite a bit of walking during the tour (which I thoroughly enjoyed). The restaurants were not fancy but provided simple, home-cooked meals and I enjoyed the variety. Although I wasn’t a big fan of one of them (I think it was Zimbabwe), the others were tasty and filling - make sure you measure yourself at each meal.
      Written 9 February 2025
    • Barcelonavisit1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent walking tour !
      I did my tour with Nkosi - it was great way to see the city and Nkosi was very knowledgeable on many aspects of the city and made it a lot of friend - it was a great way to see central joburg! I learnt a lot and had fun - highly recommend !
      Written 24 January 2025
    • Sightseer18089994502
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great food and even better vibes!
      Great tour guides they were knowledgeable and personable! The food was top tier! We were not disappointed. I didn’t realize that this tour included a maboneng art tour. That was a great component.
      Written 16 December 2024
    • 64mitchm
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Disappointed!
      The guide was certainly very knowledgable regarding the history of the area and the graffiti and art. He was also very friendly. However, as a food tasting and beer tasting experience I would avoid. Food tasting was in very low budget restaurants (Caged windows) with and beer was often picked up at a liquor store and then drunk from plastic glasses. For the amount I paid I was extremely disappointed as it certainly was not good value for money and I will never recommend to anyone visiting Johannesburg. Perhaps it was more of an authentic experience, but eating with your hands and often without plates wasn’t something I had in mind when I booked it.
      Written 22 November 2024
    • sharonda7
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best authentic experience!
      Visiting Soweto and learning about the rich culture and bravery of the Soweto community was such a blessing. Lebo (our guide) and Murundeni (our driver) helped us to feel welcomed and comfortable. We learned so much about the beautiful history of Soweto that will never be forgotten. The bike riding through the city and having lunch was amazing. It Truly was an enriching experience!
      Written 18 November 2024
    • Z1450DPdeborahw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The Real Johannesburg
      My tour guide had so much knowledge about the history of Johannesburg and on almost every street, square, park, etc. he could tell me what the area was like in years past and what caused changes, both good and bad, over the years. Since he is a well-known musical performer in Johannesburg, many people knew him and I got to meet some of the locals who live in the area. I also got to see parts of Johannesburg that were very artsy and creative--where a lot of the younger people in the city live. This gave me a better understanding of the people and culture there. Lunch was traditional South African food and I even got to learn some of their customs when eating a meal there. The driver who picked me up at the hotel to start the tour was great, too. I enjoyed getting to know both the driver and the guide on this tour and learning more about where they live.
      Written 7 November 2024
    • thomasanywhere
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing food and guides!
      We went for the food tour with Eunice and Murendeni and we had a great time! Their mix of humour and knowledge was perfect, and we saw many great places and were told interesting stories. The food was amazing, and we highly reccomend this tour to everyone wanting to try different and unique foods, aswell as exploring a cool part of Jburg! 10/10
      Written 2 November 2024
    • mashizan
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Insightful and tasty!
      It was such an interesting experience going on this walking tour. Our guide Nokia was very knowledgeable and took us on a fantastic journey through the art district of Maboneng. Thank you Nkosi!
      Written 27 October 2024
    • Trek31257542467
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Joburg's premier venue
      It is an mazing place with lots to see. Excellent for a Sunday outing. Loved the Ethiopian coffee, art galleries. Lots to choose from
      Written 6 October 2024
    • L8453JVrichards
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Easy pace and authentic
      Tigh was very knowledgeable and was a good communicator. The walking tour of Johannesburg was eye opening. We walked through some area that we felt a little uncomfortable, however, being with our guide gave us a sense of security. We did learn a lot about the history of Johannesburg
      Written 15 September 2024
    • Inspire60686072005
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      M the driver was great. He communicated with us on what time he would be at our hotel and what he was driving. Joe our guide was very good at explaining the different areas we walked through. The food and beer was great and different. I would recommend to anyone looking to see new cultures.
      Written 15 September 2024
    • troysX8953SP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great afternoon
      M the driver that picked us up communicated very well with when he would be at our hotel. Joe was our tour guide and very informative. We loved the food and beer. It was a very educational and fun afternoon
      Written 15 September 2024
    • tasharanurse
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      10/10 highly recommend
      I had an unforgettable experience on this tour! Even though I was the only participant due to a last-minute cancellation, it turned into a private tour, and it couldn't have been better. I was running late, but the company was incredibly accommodating, which I greatly appreciated. My guide, Joe, was exceptional—his deep knowledge of the history and culture of the areas we visited made every moment fascinating. He also shared insights from his life in South Africa, adding a personal touch that I loved. Exploring different neighborhoods, admiring the local art, and learning about the origins of each area was truly enriching. The food stops were fantastic—every meal was delicious, with generous portions that will definitely satisfy your appetite. Just be sure to start the tour on an empty stomach! My only wish was for a dessert stop to complete the experience. Overall, I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to dive deep into the local culture and history. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
      Written 3 September 2024
    • Keith C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience!
      Amazing experience, our Guide Malone took us to all the hot spots in Joburg, he was amazing and my brother and I felt safe the entire time. I could not recommend this tour enough if you want to experience night life in Joburg. If you can request Malone, please do amazing guy. Will absolutely do this tour again next time I'm in town
      Written 25 August 2024
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    Ami
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022
    My encounter was wonderful. I was fortunate to meet Tye, who was very polite, professional, and a native of Johannesburg. You actually learn more about Johannesburg's history while having a great time. However, I would caution any female solo travelers to be wary of Ivan, the tour guide. He traveled with Tye to host the event, and when I saw him a week later, he treated me with a great deal of contempt, rudeness, and disrespect. When Tye was around, he was kind, so I didn't understand why he was treating me as such, but after the working hours, I felt incredibly uncomfortable and unsafe. I'm hoping the Honest Travel Experience can help with that issue. It's not nice to have a worker who feels frightened by women, or whatever the case may be, because he doesn't even know me. Because of him, I had an extremely traumatic experience, but I put that to an immediate stop. In the end, it was enjoyable, and I gained a lot from it. I appreciate Tye and the rest of the Honest Travel Experience staff's cheers.
    Written 22 January 2023
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    Hi Aminata. Thank you for the review and we are sorry to hear about your interaction with Ivan after the tour . We are looking into the matter and will reach out to you on whatsapp to gather all information related to this matter. Thank you.
    Written 23 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Martin Z
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022 • Friends
    A very nice tour, covered parts of Joburg we would have missed otherwise, such as a very unique art gallery or a community gardening project. The guide was well-informed, had many interesting things to tell and answered our questions very nicely. One should just keep in mind that riding an e-scooter requires a bit of attention for the traffic, so if you are the type of person to just sit back and be driven around, this is probably not the best mode of transport. However, as we enjoy being within the city instead of watching everything through a bus window, it was a lot of fun.
    Written 11 May 2022
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    Claire
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2021
    The scooter tour was a super fun, new way to see the sights. No experience was needed as they give you a quick training session and your confidence builds very quickly. The guides were also friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend giving this a go as it is a better way to see and feel the city than driving in a car.
    Written 8 November 2021
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    Elodie
    Greater Johannesburg, South Africa11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021 • Friends
    What an amazing way to see the city.
    The day started at the beautiful Windybrow in Hillbrow where we could also experiment to ride the scooter safely on the parking... when everyone was confortable we started our visit through the city. Franck and Tye were very knowledgeable on every part of the city, and they were helping us getting comfortable with the scooter. We went all the way to Kensington, visiting some amazing mansions in Troyeville, and had a refreshing drink in Jewel City. That was a very nice day, and riding the scooter was extremely easy. We were a group of 6 and we were very comfortable, and felt safe all the way.
    Written 23 August 2021
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    Rae E
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Friends
    Fun and informative tour! The e-scooter made traveling all over so easy. Tye our guide was awesome and knowledgeable. We went to historical sites, cool places in the city, and got background of Jozi's history and redevelopment efforts.
    Written 18 January 2022
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    Kynaro
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021
    Experiencing the city on these electric scooters was the best thing ever. I have gone into Johannesburg so many times but I have never had such a unique experience. Our tour guides were amazing with a lot of knowledge on the city and they always put our safety first.

    From teaching you how to ride the e-scooter to which side of the road to stay on.

    If you are wanting to experience Jozi in a whole new way I strongly suggest doing this tour!!!
    Written 30 August 2021
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    Heartofhearts
    Runcorn, UK133 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Friends
    Me and my friend had a fab few hours zipping around on an e scooter. Up close and personal in the city centre. Really easy to ride felt very safe hands with our guide Tye. Would really recommend this. It started and finished at Victoria Yards another great place to hang around for a few hours shopping eating and drinking.
    Written 1 June 2022
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    Travis
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021 • Friends
    What an exotic experience. To not experience this, is to not experience Jozi. Between family time, time with your partner and the urban life, there is a thin line between feeling at home and feeling like you're in another world.
    Written 29 August 2021
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    langley14
    Chippenham, UK9 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2021
    Terrible experience. Meeting place was a closed down coffee shop.Stood there for half an hour being hassled by people trying to scam us or ask for money.Nobody turned up.Wasted our day in Johannesburg. Received a refund off Viator/Trip Advisor but not as much as we had paid No apology from either company.Poor customer service .Avoid
    Written 2 January 2022
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    Hi There, Sorry about this but we did not receive your booking in time and you did not even reach out to us about the tour so we did not know about the booking. Sorry about that.
    Written 23 March 2023
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    Dreamer10130373780
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Friends
    What an exceptional experience !!!
    Can’t remember when last we had such fun.
    The scooters were phenomenal - we now all want one. Amazing how much ground we covered, and how much we saw.
    Tye was amazing with his organisation and logistics ; and our guide was just superb. Intelligent, well informed, interesting, fun ; and he handled our 2 crazy boys so well.

    Can thoroughly recommend the scooter tours. I can’t wait to go back and do it again… or to go to one of the live music venues we stopped at in Maboneng for dinner.
    A very positive experience and adventure.
    So lovely to see JHB from a different perspective. And very professionally run.
    Written 30 June 2023
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