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Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Top rated
4.8245616 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8245616 out of 5 stars
228 reviews
Activity provider:One Day Africa
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Top rated
4.8245616 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8245616 out of 5 stars
228 reviews

Join a cultural tour of Orlando West in Soweto. Bike through homes of political icons who lived here while fighting the regime during apartheid.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
James – Singapore

Tahbo our guide was great, he’s so knowledgeable and brings the history of Soweto to life for visitors. The tour route gives you a chance to see the real life of Soweto and enjoy the unique sights in this part of the city. It is very well run and good value for money. Lunch is also a good addition to the tour.

J
Jason – United Kingdom

Thabo was amazing, knowledgable and easy to get on with. This is probably the best tour I have done in JHB.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Vilakazi Espresso

  • Timeline stop icon

    Hector Pieterson Memorial

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Mzimhlophe Internet Cafe

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour, Pass by (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Orlando East

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Orlando Stadium

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Orlando Community Centre

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Vilakazi Street, Orlando West

    Visit, Lunch, Food tasting (25 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Tutu House - Soweto tours

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Bike tour, Pass by (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Mandela's House

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Bike tour, Traditional dance show (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Vilakazi Espresso

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit Hector Pietersen Museum, Mandela House and Tutu House
  • Meet the locals and discover township culture
  • Bike along the famous Vilakazi Street

Full description

Embark on a fun and unique tour experience as you explore the urban complex of Soweto on a bicycle. Get to experience the township like a local. Get a glimpse of Hector Pietersen Museum, Mandela House and Tutu House.

Start your cycling tour in Killarney, an up-and-coming tourist destination in Soweto. Learn how this township was created in 1904 and share the history of these neighborhoods. Ride to Mzimhlophe and visit Mzimhlophe Women's hostel.

Continue to Mama Lilian Ngoyi's house, an anti-apartheid activist. Cycle to Hector Pietersen Museum where the Soweto uprising transpired which was one of the turning points of apartheid.

This tour will get you closer to all the highlights of Soweto. See the Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. Imbibe a slice of authentic history on the world's most famous former prisoner.

Then, pass by Tutu House on Vilakazi Street, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his family once resided. Talk about the Nobel Laureate's contribution to apartheid's downfall in South Africa.

Give your feet a break by stopping for lunch. Taste South African sandwiches called kota before cycling back to the starting point.

Includes

  • Food and drinks
  • Local Guide
  • Bicycle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People who can't ride a bike
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet at Vilakazi Espresso.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Typically, there is an informal settlement visit conducted with a local guide. During or at the end of the visit, you are welcome to offer a gratuity of R20 -R50, or more, at your discretion

From $44 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 228 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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James – SingaporeMay 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Tahbo our guide was great, he’s so knowledgeable and brings the history of Soweto to life for visitors. The tour route gives you a chance to see the real life of Soweto and enjoy the unique sights in this part of the city. It is very well run and good value for money. Lunch is also a good addition to the tour.
J
Jason – United KingdomMay 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Thabo was amazing, knowledgable and easy to get on with. This is probably the best tour I have done in JHB.
S
Sushee – ThailandMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Thabo is an excellent and passionate guide from One Day Africa. I learned and saw so much of Soweto. What an incredible experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for the awesome bicycle ride we did!

Product ID: 396458

Activity provider:One Day Africa
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