Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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Embark on a fun and unique tour experience as you explore the urban complexity 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 at the Hector Pietersen, to learn how Soweto's Establishment in 1904 and the history of this famous 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.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Bicycle and Helmet

Local Burger (Kota)

All additional Items and Cost

Pick-up and Drop-off

Mandela House

What To Expect

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

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Visiting the only former women’s residential hostel in Soweto, which housed domestic workers working in the Suburbs of Johannesburg.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Soweto Bicycle Tour
Duration: 4 hours
lunch

Reviews

4.81

188 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

166

Thembo was a very...
Mika O,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Thembo was a very knowledgeable guide. He is from the area so that gave it a personal feel. Also very friendly and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!
Thabo was great! Very...
Elizabeth K,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Thabo was great! Very knowledgeable and upbeat! We had a great time getting to explore Soweto with him
Perfect local experience
Gunnva A,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The cycling tour was well-organized, and our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. A fun and meaningful way to experience a unique part of Johannesburg.
Amazing experience
David C,
Feb 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Thambo was an exceptional guide. He explained us all the historical features about SOWETO, the apartheid and South African culture. His knowledge was very good with a point of humanity and kindness and also with the local point of view. Even if we had saw a lot about history the previous days he was able to show us new things and challenge our minds. Cycling through SOWETO allowed us to discover more places than walking and make us a better understanding about this special place. Thambo was very careful with our security (on the road) but also gave us a lot of peacefulness. We absolutely recommend that experience.
5 star tour with an amazing guide Thabo!
HannahW,
Jan 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Brilliant way to learn about Soweto. We had such a great tour with an amazing guide Thabo. He made us feel totally safe and welcome. The bikes have been upgraded since the last reviews and they now have gears that makes getting up the hill much easier. 5 star tour!