Johannesburg: Soweto Tuk-Tuk or Bike Tour

Discover the heart of Soweto on a guided tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Choose between a tuk-tuk or a bike, visit Vilakazi Street, local sites and enjoy an optional lunch.
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Johannesburg or Pretoria. Head straight to Soweto, immersing yourself in the vibrant township setting.

Arrive at your starting point near Vilakazi Street. After a quick briefing and being fitted with your chosen transport—a bike or a comfy, colorful tuk-tuk—dive straight into the heart of Soweto's historical narrative.

Head to the legendary Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners (Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu). Visit the Mandela House, a small yet powerfully significant museum to understand the family life of Nelson Mandela before his imprisonment. Pass by and appreciate the heritage of Archbishop Tutu's House.

Next, take a short ride to the solemn Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum. This is a crucial, reflective stop where you’ll honor the student uprising of June 16, 1976, and understand its pivotal role in South African history.

Leave the main tourist stretch to explore the real Soweto. Spend the next hour cruising through the residential areas (like Orlando West and Orlando East), exploring quieter streets rarely seen by large tour buses. Look out for local murals and street art, a canvas of political and cultural expression.

Ride through the shantytowns (informal settlements) to understand the social and economic complexity of the township. Stop to briefly interact with local vendors, wave at residents, and truly absorb the community atmosphere.

Park up and enjoy an optional lunch break. Choose to indulge in a truly African culinary experience with a buffet featuring local favorites like Pap (maize meal), Chakalaka (spicy vegetable relish), Morogo (wild spinach), and traditional Shisanyama (BBQ meat) in a vibrant, community setting.

Finally, head to the iconic Orlando Cooling Towers (Soweto Towers). These colorful landmarks dominate the skyline and represent a stunning blend of industrial history and modern adrenaline. Get epic photos with the iconic artwork and watch the brave (or perhaps you'll be one of them!) take the plunge on the bungee jump between the towers.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.