Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch | La Vacanza Travel

Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Johannesburg
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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, to learn how Soweto was created in 1904 and share the history of this Township.
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.
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.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Phomolong, Moleofi St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa

Sharing stories about different family generations, how apartheid had an impact in everyone, and how Soweto has changed today.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mzimhlophe, South Africa

Visiting the only former women’s hostel, which housed domestic workers from the rural areas working for the whites in johannesburg.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Nkungu Street, Nkungu St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa

Visiting Mama Lillian Mgoyi's home, an anti-apartheid activist, President of the Women's League and she is one of the women who led a women's march of 20,000 women to the Union Buildings of Pretoria in protest against the apartheid government requiring women to carry passbooks as part of the pass laws.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa

1976. youth uprising

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng

Biking around the township

Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Vilakazi Street Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa

famous house of Nelson Mandela

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa

2 Noble piece price winners

Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Lunch - Local Burger (Kota)
  • Private transportation

Exclusions
  • All additional Items and Cost and Entrance – Nelson Mandela House

Additional Info

  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

7346 Kumalo St, Orlando West, Johannesburg, 1804, South Africa


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

jeanelled2023

27 Apr, 2024

The whole experience was a humbling, informative and enjoyable one. Themba our guide was such a lovely, fun person who did a great job taking us through the historic and cultural highlights of Orlando West and East. The cycling itself is a bit up and down, but it takes you places I don’t think you’d otherwise get to, and I’d really recommend it. It also felt much less intrusive than the two or three large tourist parties we came across at Vilakazi Street, the tourist ‘hub’ of this area. The ‘kota’ for lunch was quite the tasty experience! A great morning.

Alexander_H

22 Apr, 2024

A great combination of exercise, history, and culture education in one. The guide was knowledgeable and provided a good background and contextual information in the beginning. He then pointed to various sites of importance. Lunch was plentiful and the interaction was friendly. The bikes need an upgrade to multi gear. The ride was hilly and not for the faint hearted on single gear. All in all a pleasant experience.

arthure501

13 Apr, 2024

Linda from Lebo’s bicycle tours took us on an immersive tour of Soweto and was such an amazing guide. Full of knowledge, humour and all round great guy. This warm and vibrant community welcomed us with open hearts and we learnt so much about the history of Soweto within this atmosphere topped off by a delicious lunch back at the community hostel. The hostel itself is a truly magical and unique place. If you want to feel a part of the Soweto community. Do this! Sending love and thanks. xx Monica Edwards

John_G

09 Apr, 2024

Our guide thato was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the Soweto history and gave us lots of interesting facts. Cycling Soweto was an experience. I found the people to be very friendly with many shouting and waving hello to us as we passed. The only downside was that the bikes are not really suitable for riding the hills in Soweto. They should have gears.

Danielle_d

08 Apr, 2024

Our guide Themba was great! Saw a lot of Soweto on the bicycle. Perhaps good to mention that it’s a little workout and one needs to be prepared to go up and down some hills

User's Picture Gallery

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Fun exercise and culture

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Fun and informative introduction to Soweto

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Best guide Wellile

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Insightful and enjoyable tour

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Wonderfully unique experience

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A reliable and humorous tour guide

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Mulalo was a great guide....

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Cycle/Walking Tour of Soweto

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Bike tour with sunset included!

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JNB FLOOR

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Informative, enjoyable

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Mixed emotions after the ride

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Must do in Joho

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Top notch guide and experience

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Perfecto 👍

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Just amazing

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An absolute must!

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Seei Soweto life on a bike!

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Dumi is amazing

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Great insights into everyday township life

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We did the walking tour...

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Unforgettable

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Brilliant tour around soweto

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Super half day tour in Soweto

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