Sir Lowry's Pass Village - Street Art Tours

Discover Street Art on Sir Lowry’s Pass

Tucked away in the scenic vista via the historic mountain pass between the Cape Winelands and the coast, Sir Lowry’s Pass has quietly become an unexpected hotspot for street art. Our guided tour brings the bold, colourful world of mural-making to life — set against the backdrop of the Hottentots Holland mountains, vineyards and freeway-fly-over views.

Why the tour is special

• Unexpected canvas: You wouldn’t expect to find vibrant urban murals amid semi-rural surroundings, yet the local community and visiting artists have transformed the village streets, lanes and industrial walls into open-air galleries.

• Local stories: Each piece of art tells a story — of farm labourers, of the passing trains and the road to Cape Town, of craft and culture at the edge of suburbia. The tour guides help you unpack the symbolism, the artists’ vision and the role of public art in community revitalisation.

• Photography heaven: With the mountain backdrop, light that filters between the vineyards and the roadside murals framed by vines or industrial heritage, both amateur and pro photographers will find themselves clicking away.

What to expect on your walk

You’ll begin near the old station where the pass climbs up from the winelands. We’ll wind our way past:

• Bold, large-scale murals on factory walls and underpasses.

• Smaller, more intimate pieces in alleyways and courtyard walls.

• Unexpected installations and pop-up art: stencils, paste-ups, 3-D effects — street art beyond painting.

• A stop by a local café or viewpoint, giving you a moment to reflect on the scene, enjoy a drink and take in the mountain view.

Good to know

• Duration & pace: The tour lasts around 1.5–2 hours, gentle walking on mostly flat surfaces with a few slopes.

• What to wear: Comfortable shoes (some surfaces are uneven). A hat and sunglasses if it’s sunny (which it generally is!).

• Photography tips: Bring your camera or phone — wide-angle shots work well for the bigger murals; for detail work, look down alleys or smaller side walls. Early morning or late afternoon gives the best light.

• Bring your curiosity: Ask questions! The guide will share local insights, artist backstories and the evolution of the street-art scene in the pass village.

• Weather: Even though it’s near the coast, weather can shift — a light jacket helps if the wind picks up on the pass.

Why this matters

Street art isn’t just decoration; it’s a statement. In Sir Lowry’s Pass, the art has become part of a larger story of community, connection and creative renewal. Walls that once stood plain and industrial are now conversation pieces. Visitors who join the tour don’t just walk past murals; they connect with the rhythm of the place — its history, its people, its mountain-road identity.

Book your spot

Visit the official tour page to reserve your place, check schedules and explore special edition walks (sunset tours, weekend brunch versions, or art-plus-wine tastings!).
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