Experience FNB Art Joburg with City Sightseeing Johannesburg’s Hop-On Hop-Off Art Gallery Tour

If you’re looking to take a temperature reading of Joburg’s amazing art scene, City Sightseeing Johannesburg runs a 1-day art gallery hopping tour in partnership with Toura Travel Therapy. See art exhibitions at the city’s leading galleries and chat with passionate curators.

Plus, you can now experience FNB Art Joburg in a completely unique way with their FNB ArtJoburg Redbus Art Experience.

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Book the FNB ArtJoburg Redbus Art Experience now!

Toura Travel Therapy invites you to join them for their signature annual event, The Redbus Art Experience, taking place in alignment with Africa’s oldest art fair, FNB Art Joburg.

This experience serves as a premier networking opportunity and an essential introduction to the contemporary art landscape of Africa. Whether attending individually or as a team, participants gain direct exposure to the pulse of the continent’s creative sector across three dynamic stages:

Welcome Point: Workshop 17 The Bank (Cnr Tyrwhitt & 24 Craddock Avenue, Rosebank).
Private Studio Visits: Step into the sacred creative spaces of top contemporary artists and engage in intimate dialogue
- 1st Stop: Ellis House Art Building

Gallery Hopping: Connect with leading gallerists, curators, and fellow professionals while exploring the commercial side of art.
- 2nd Stop: The Melrose Gallery
- 3rd Stop: Artyli Gallery
- 4th Stop: Standard Bank Art Lab

FNB Art Joburg Fair: Gain exclusive access to premier galleries and art institutions from across Africa and the diaspora.
- 5th Stop: Sandton Convention Centre (The Main Event)

Cost: R630 per adult; R536 per child. Book via Quicket

When: Saturday, 5 September 2026 from 9am to 5pm
Where: Meet at Workshop17 The Bank, Shop K104, The Zone @ Rosebank, 31 Tyrwhitt Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg

What to expect on your City Sightseeing art gallery hopping tours

City Sightseeing offers six unique Redbus tour experiences for every type of art lover, featuring stops at the top art galleries in the city to locally created art murals:

Soweto Art Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of Soweto. From the iconic Vilakazi Street to hidden galleries and murals, experience the heartbeat of South African creativity through the eyes of a local guide.

The tour includes guidance by an expert guide, gallery entries, light refreshments and transport within Soweto.

Cost: From R950pp, book online

When: Monday to Sunday at 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm
Where: Meet at Vilakazi Street

Joburg Art Gallery Hopping Experience

Hop between Johannesburg’s most prestigious galleries and discover contemporary African art at its finest. Visit Everard Read, Goodman Gallery and more hidden gems in the Joburg art district.

The tour includes guidance by an expert guide, all gallery entries, an art catalogue and a coffee stop.

Cost: From R1100pp, book online

When: Monday to Saturday at 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm
Where: Meet at Rosebank

Redbus + Guided Art Tour

Combine the iconic City Sightseeing Red Bus experience with an exclusive guided art tour. See Joburg from the top deck and then dive deep into the city’s art scene on foot.

The experience includes a Red Bus ticket, guidance by an expert guide, gallery entries, a lunch stop and bottled water.

Cost: From R1500pp, book online

When: Monday to Saturday from 10am or 2pm
Where: Meet at City Sightseeing Bus Stop, Rosebank

Half Day Art Tour

A comprehensive half-day journey through the Keyes Art Mile and surrounding galleries. Perfect for art lovers who want a deeper dive into Joburg’s contemporary art landscape.

The experience includes guidance by an expert guide, all gallery entries, a light lunch and an art map.

Cost: From R1350pp, book online

When: Monday to Sunday from 10am or 2pm
Where: Meet at 19 Keyes Avenue, Keyes Art Mile

Art Studio Tour

Go behind the scenes and visit working artist studios across Johannesburg. Meet the creators, watch them work and gain exclusive insight into the artistic process.

The tour includes guidance by an expert guide, studio access to the studios of a painter, sculptor and mixed media artist, artist meet & greets/QnAs and refreshments.

Cost: From R1250pp, book online

When: Monday to Sunday at 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm
Where: Meet at Maboneng Precinct

Graffiti Art Tour (Jozi Triangle)

Explore the explosive graffiti and street art scene across Johannesburg’s Jozi Triangle. From Braamfontein to Maboneng, witness the city’s walls come alive with stories of resistance, hope and creativity.

The tour includes guidance by an expert guide walking tour, street food tasting, photo opportunities and an art zine.

Cost: From R1100pp, book online

When: Monday to Sunday at 10am or 2pm
Where: Meet at Maboneng Braamfontein