Salt River street art

Salt River, with over 100 murals, is the best place to see street art in the Mother City. From gigantic to tiny, political to pretty – the variety is huge.

Different areas in Salt River were the location of the annual International Public Art Festival for five years 2017-2021 (I was a guide for 2021).

Large murals have been commissioned by the Salt River Heritage Society and Community House.

The area is full of history and is changing constantly; some say for better, others for worse. Part of the enjoyment is walking round the neighbourhood, built mainly in the late 1800s as Cape Town’s first industrialised area, along with Woodstock next door.

We start at:

Loaves by Madame Baker
Bakery/café
Unit B3, Salt Orchard
12 Briar Road (corner of Yew Street)
Salt River, 8000

We tend to finish 10 minutes walk away at sculptor (and recent graffiti artist) Uwe Pfaff’s studio, Swift St (just off Durham Ave). Details will be sent nearer the time.

10am to noon.

A map, parking, images, what to wear/bring and a short history of street art will be sent beforehand.

Street parking easy to find (as ever, don’t leave valuables in sight)

R400 per person; R300 early bird paying at least 10 days in advance ie by 9 April 2024.

kate@cultureconnectsa.com WhatsApp/phone +27 72 377 8014 for bookings and info about private tours

I repeat this tour regularly, some weekdays, some Saturdays and in summer in the early evenings.

Let me know if you would like your own tour, or, suggest a date for future public, scheduled ones. This tour works well for families and schools.