Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg
Join a cultural tour of Orlando West in Soweto. Bike through homes of political icons who lived here while fighting the regime during apartheid.
Highlights
- Visit Hector Pietersen Museum, Mandela House, and Tutu House
- Meet locals and experience township culture
- Cycle along the famous Vilakazi Street
Description
This guided bicycle tour explores Soweto's urban complex, offering an authentic township experience. It suits visitors interested in history, culture, and active sightseeing.
Your tour begins in Killarney, a growing Soweto neighborhood. Learn about Soweto's creation in 1904 and the history of surrounding communities. Ride to Mzimhlophe and visit the Mzimhlophe Women's Hostel.
Continue to Mama Lilian Ngoyi's house, dedicated to the anti-apartheid activist. Cycle to the Hector Pietersen Museum, site of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, a pivotal event in South Africa's history.
See Mandela House, Nelson Mandela's residence from 1946 to 1962, and Tutu House on Vilakazi Street, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his family lived. Learn about their roles in ending apartheid.
Pause for lunch to try local South African sandwiches called kota before cycling back to the starting point.
Includes
- Food and drinks
- Local guide
- Bicycle
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- The tour typically includes a visit to an informal settlement with a local guide. Gratuities of R20 to R50 or more are welcome at your discretion.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures and less traffic.
