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 Tuk Tuk excursion offers a deep dive into the vibrant culture and turbulent history of South Africa most famous township. The extended duration allows for a more relaxed pace as you visit iconic heritage sites: including the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the world-famous Vilakazi Street. You will learn about the lives of Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu while navigating the bustling local neighborhoods. The tour includes a stop at the Orlando Towers: a colorful landmark of urban renewal: and concludes with an authentic South African lunch prepared over an open fire at the Boma and Outdoor Restaurant.
Included
- ✔ 4-hour guided cultural tour of Soweto on a popular Tuk Tuk
- ✔ Services of a professional and knowledgeable local guide
- ✔ Traditional South African lunch at the Outdoor Restaurant
- ✔ Bunny chow or potjiekos meal options
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
Historic Vilakazi Street
Explore the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Hector Pieterson Memorial
Visit the site commemorating the 1976 student uprisings and learn about the struggle for equality.
Orlando Towers Landmark
Stop at the iconic cooling towers for photos and to watch the bungee jumpers.
Traditional Outdoor Lunch
Enjoy a cultural meal prepared on an open fire at the end of the Tuk Tuk 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): Afternoon (13h00): and Late Afternoon (15h00).
- Lunch Schedule: Served after the 10h00 tour or before the 13h00 tour.
- Bungee Jumping: Available at Orlando Towers at own cost and time permitting.
- Cancellation Policy: 30-day notice forfeits 25% | 20-day notice forfeits 50% | 7-day notice forfeits 100%.