Departure Point
Lebo Soweto Backpackers (10823A Pooe St Orlando West)
* This tour does not include hotel pickup. Please meet us at the location above.
Overview
This 4-hour guided cycling tour offers an active and immersive way to discover the history and soul of Soweto. The journey takes you through iconic sites including the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum and the world-famous Vilakazi Street where you can see the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Cyclists navigate the bustling streets to visit the vibrant Orlando Towers which are a landmark of the township urban renewal. The experience features an authentic African style lunch prepared over an open fire where guests can enjoy traditional stews and bunny chow at the Boma and Outdoor Restaurant
Included
- ✔ 4-hour guided cultural tour of Soweto on a bicycle
- ✔ Services of a professional local cycle guide
- ✔ Traditional African lunch at the Outdoor Restaurant
- ✔ Bicycle and safety helmet rental
Not Included
- ✖ Transport to and from the meeting point in Soweto
- ✖ Entrance fees to the Mandela House or Hector Pieterson Museum
- ✖ Beverages and bottled water
- ✖ Purchases of a personal nature
- ✖ Optional activities such as bungee jumping off Orlando Towers
- ✖ Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
Cycle through History
Navigate the historic streets to visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and learn about the 1976 student uprisings
Vilakazi Street Hub
Pedal through the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners
Orlando Towers Landmark
Visit the iconic painted cooling towers for photos and optional adventure activities
Traditional Outdoor Lunch
Enjoy a cultural meal prepared on an open fire at the end of the cycling route
Important Information
- Meeting Point Tours depart from the office on Pooe Street in Orlando West
- Self Drive Guests must arrange their own transport to the start location in Soweto
- Time Slots Morning (10h00) and Afternoon (13h00) and Late Afternoon (15h00)
- Lunch Schedule Served after the 10h00 tour or before the 13h00 tour
- Fitness Note A basic level of cycling fitness is required for this 4-hour exploration
- Cancellation Policy 30-day notice forfeits 25% and 20-day notice forfeits 50% and 7-day notice forfeits 100%