Explore Soweto on a bicycle for a unique cultural South African experience. The city is world-famous for its rich history and vibrant cultural diversity. From fascinating heritage tours to traditional meals at street taverns and adrenaline-packed activities, this tour offers a wide variety of entertainment for young and old.
The late Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu both called this vibrant community their home. Vilakazi Street is the only street in the world which has been home to two Nobel Prize winners. A knowledgeable guide will take you to many of the historic sites and monuments in Soweto and introduce you to the friendly people of Soweto as you safely cycle your way around the bustling city.
Lunch at the Boma & Outdoor Restaurant at Backpacker’s Lodge in Soweto. Time permitting, the adrenalin junkies have the option of bungee jumping off Orlando Towers.
A buffet can be booked with the tour at an additional R 135 per person.
Explore Soweto on a bicycle for a unique cultural South African experience. The city is world-famous for its rich history and vibrant cultural diversity. From fascinating heritage tours to traditional meals at street taverns and adrenaline-packed activities, this tour offers a wide variety of entertainment for young and old.
The late Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu both called this vibrant community their home. Vilakazi Street is the only street in the world which has been home to two Nobel Prize winners. A knowledgeable guide will take you to many of the historic sites and monuments in Soweto and introduce you to the friendly people of Soweto as you safely cycle your way around the bustling city.
Lunch at the Boma & Outdoor Restaurant at Backpacker’s Lodge in Soweto. Time permitting, the adrenalin junkies have the option of bungee jumping off Orlando Towers.
A buffet can be booked with the tour at an additional R 135 per person.
Tours depart from Soweto Backpackers at 10h00, 13h00 and 15h00.
Lunch is served after the 10h00 tour and before the 13h00 and 15h00 tour.
Vilakazi Street
Both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu lived in Vilakazi Street. Both men won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and 1984 respectively. Madiba’s home is known today as the Mandela House Museum and is open to the public. Vilakazi Street is the entertainment hub of Soweto and a vibrant place to visit and meet the friendly people of Soweto.
Hector Pieterson Museum
Hector Pieterson was a South African schoolboy who was shot and killed by police during the 1976 Soweto Uprisings, a peaceful student protest that turned violent and brought the plight of Black South Africans enduring brutal rule during the apartheid era to the world’s attention. At the museum you can learn more about the history of the anti-Apartheid struggle that played out in the streets of Soweto.
Orlando Towers
The Orlando Towers are two cooling towers painted in bright colours, with reminders of the local lifestyle. They are what remain of a massive power station. Today, tourists can bungee jump 100 metres from the suspension bridge between the towers or do the highest SCAD freefall in the world.
African-style lunch
Lunch at the Outdoor Restaurant is a unique cultural experience. Stews, known as “potjie” in Afrikaans, and curries are prepared on a fire and served inside a hollowed-out loaf bread. This is known as a “bunny chow”. An alternative to bread is “pap” or maize porridge.
You can opt for a buffet with the various stews, a traditional barbeque, referred to as a “braai”, and side salads.
The braai buffet it only available for groups of 5 or more. The potjiekos buffet can be booked for 1 or more guests.
We also offer a buffet and traditional beer tasting tour, which can be booked without the tour at R 250 per person.
Group tours
MoAfrika Tours and its service providers offer cost effective group tours and transfers ranging from 2 – 12 persons per vehicle, please do inform us if you would prefer a private tour (additional rates may apply).
Collection / Drop off
This tour excludes all transport to and from Soweto.
Please note
If you plan to fly out of OR Tambo International Airport on the last day of your travels, we suggest reserving a domestic flight that departs no earlier than 19h30 and an international flight that departs no earlier than 21h00.
Tours depart from Soweto Backpackers at 10h00, 13h00 and 15h00.
Lunch is served after the 10h00 tour and before the 13h00 and 15h00 tour.
Vilakazi Street
Both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu lived in Vilakazi Street. Both men won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and 1984 respectively. Madiba’s home is known today as the Mandela House Museum and is open to the public. Vilakazi Street is the entertainment hub of Soweto and a vibrant place to visit and meet the friendly people of Soweto.
Hector Pieterson Museum
Hector Pieterson was a South African schoolboy who was shot and killed by police during the 1976 Soweto Uprisings, a peaceful student protest that turned violent and brought the plight of Black South Africans enduring brutal rule during the apartheid era to the world’s attention. At the museum you can learn more about the history of the anti-Apartheid struggle that played out in the streets of Soweto.
Orlando Towers
The Orlando Towers are two cooling towers painted in bright colours, with reminders of the local lifestyle. They are what remain of a massive power station. Today, tourists can bungee jump 100 metres from the suspension bridge between the towers or do the highest SCAD freefall in the world.
African-style lunch
Lunch at the Outdoor Restaurant is a unique cultural experience. Stews, known as “potjie” in Afrikaans, and curries are prepared on a fire and served inside a hollowed-out loaf bread. This is known as a “bunny chow”. An alternative to bread is “pap” or maize porridge.
You can opt for a buffet with the various stews, a traditional barbeque, referred to as a “braai”, and side salads.
The braai buffet it only available for groups of 5 or more. The potjiekos buffet can be booked for 1 or more guests.
We also offer a buffet and traditional beer tasting tour, which can be booked without the tour at R 250 per person.
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