History Bicycle Tour of Soweto | La Vacanza Travel

History Bicycle Tour of Soweto

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria
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  • 4 hours
  • Pretoria
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This tour will let you experience day to day life in the township, from the first people living in Soweto up to today's flamboyant five star Soweto Hotel. You will visit a squatter camp and Regina Mundi church, see Nelson Mandela's house and hear stories about the struggle by black South Africans against Apartheid. You also experience 'the better life for all South Africans' starting after the first free elections in 1994.

You leave from Hector Pieterson museum in Orlando West and cycle through Soweto’s daily life.

With your guide you will cycle to the place where Soweto started in 1904. You will see the good, the bad an even the ugly side of this world famous township and will get lot’s of information about what happened during the tumultuous past.

Some of the things you’ll see are churches, you will pass an orphanage, hostel for mineworkers and of course see Winnie Mandela's, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu’s and Nelson Mandela’s house.

At Orlando West High school your guide will explain the local struggle against the Apartheid system which led to a student uprising and the killing of Hector Pieterson.

You end the tour at Coffee and Cream coffee shop. If you like you can visit the Hector Pieterson museum in your own time after.

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Infant seats available
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Hector Pieterson Memorial, 8287 Khumalo Rd, Orlando West, Johannesburg, 1804, South Africa


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

sarapP1138DP

21 Dec, 2019

It was our first day on holiday and we wanted to go straight to Soweto. The tour was hard as it was a lot of ups and downs on old bicycles and rough streets and paths, but it was amazing! What a great way to experience the history of this country and meet the people. People were yelling hello to us as we went by on the bikes and encouraging us as we were going back up the hills. It was an experience we will never forget! Well worth the money and time!

Nora C

15 Mar, 2018

My friend and I went out with Tumi and Lerato and had the best day! They took us around, gave us really interesting insight into Soweto's history and current life. They were super fun and adaptable to what we were interested in. This trip was honestly the highlight of our time in Joburg (save our friend's wedding). I cannot recommend this enough.

constance b

10 Apr, 2017

This was valuable with the caveat that one needs to be prepared for intense heat - remember to wear a full hat I just had a cap and total sunscreen. Surprisingly, lots of uphill biking on shouldn't have been surprising old bikes. But worth it all - I'll never forget it. So grateful for the fine young men escorting and explaining everything we saw. Thank you so much!

Judi S

21 Jan, 2017

Fun Fun Fun is the best way to describe. Cycling around on very basic bikes on very interesting roads was quite an experience not for the faint hearted. Loved the little food places visited and very friendly neighborhood. Our guides were excellent highly recommend.

hans g

29 Aug, 2019

De fietsen waren slecht. Remmen niet goed. De gids kwam onderweg allemaal bekenden tegen en maakte regelmatig contact. Hij had overal vriendjes die weer iets wilde verdienen.

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