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Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide

4.6  / 586 reviews
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Guided tour
Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide
4.6  / 586 reviews

Learn about the 1976 student uprising, get to know the Hector Peterson's story, and experience life in Soweto.

About this activity

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Duration 2 - 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Kim – Netherlands

Great tour, amazing Guide. the bikes were not perfect but good enough. I would recommand.

K
Kim – Netherlands
G
Gustavo – Brazil

Pule, our guide was simply amazing explaining to us all the history of Soweto! We had a great experience!

G
Gustavo – Brazil

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 starting location options:

    Cycle in Soweto, Cycle in Soweto

  • Timeline stop icon

    Orlando West, Soweto

    Guided tour, Bike tour

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Cycle in Soweto, Cycle in Soweto

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the Hector Peterson memorial
  • Cycle along the most famous street on the African continent, Vilakazi Street
  • Interact with the locals
  • See the homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Full description

This tour will let you experience day-to-day life in the township. Meet your local tour guide and start the bike tour. You will be able to visit famous spots including Nelson Mandela's house, Archbishop Desmond Tutu's house, Vilakazi, Orlando Stadium, and the Hector Peterson memorial. Learn about the incidents that happened on the fateful day of 16 June in 1976 when Hector Peterson was shot and killed by the police during the student protests. This tour includes a little bit of exercise and is eco-friendly. You get to cycle on the most famous street on the African continent, Vilakazi Street. Interact with locals and see how life goes in South Africa's most famous township. You will have the opportunity to support local small businesses on the way. You can bring small change or items that you would like to donate. 

Includes

  • Bicycle
  • Helmet
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fee museums
  • Orlando towers bungee jumping
  • Food or drink

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  •  You must be at least 8 years old
  • You must be able to ride a bicycle
  •  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen and a hat
  •  Please advise us if you wish to arrange a different departure time

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 86 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    3.8/5

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Kim – NetherlandsAugust 8, 2024  – Verified booking
Great tour, amazing Guide. the bikes were not perfect but good enough. I would recommand.
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Gustavo – BrazilJune 8, 2024  – Verified booking
Pule, our guide was simply amazing explaining to us all the history of Soweto! We had a great experience!
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Aaron – GermanyFebruary 23, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was really nice. Local guide who showed me all of the area and was really informative
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Product ID: 188481

Activity provider:Cycles in Soweto

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