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 private Tuk Tuk excursion offers an intimate and flexible way to discover the "city within a city" that is Soweto. With two duration options available: guests can choose a focused 2-hour highlights tour or a comprehensive 4-hour deep dive into the township history. The journey navigates through significant landmarks: including the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the world-famous Vilakazi Street: where both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu once lived. The tour provides a personal look into the struggle for equality and the modern urban renewal seen at the Orlando Towers. The experience concludes with a traditional South African meal: such as potjiekos or bunny chow: prepared over an open fire.
Included
- ✔ Private cultural tour of Soweto on a popular Tuk Tuk
- ✔ Services of a dedicated professional local guide
- ✔ Traditional South African lunch at the Outdoor Restaurant
- ✔ Choice of 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
- ✖ Optional activities such as bungee jumping off Orlando Towers
- ✖ Purchases of a personal nature
- ✖ Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
Vilakazi Street Exploration:
Visit the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Historic Memorials:
A stop at the Hector Pieterson Memorial to learn about the 1976 student uprisings.
Orlando Towers Stop:
View the iconic painted cooling towers and watch the high-speed adventure activities.
Traditional Outdoor Lunch:
Enjoy a cultural meal prepared on an open fire at the end of the tour 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: Tours depart daily at 10:00: 13:00: and 15:00.
- Private Nature: As a private tour: the guide can tailor the pace and focus to your interests.
- Lunch Schedule: Served after the 10h00 tour or before the 13h00 and 15h00 tours.
- Cancellation Policy: 30-day notice forfeits 25% | 20-day notice forfeits 50% | 7-day notice forfeits 100%.