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By Roots Of Africa Tours (johannesburg)
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$218 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience the vibrant heart of Soweto through its bustling streets and historic landmarks. Connect with the local culture as you visit iconic sites like Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Orlando Towers. Your local guide shares fascinating stories that delve into Soweto's rich history and street art, providing a deeper understanding of the township. The tour concludes with a traditional lunch, allowing you to savour authentic township flavours before concluding your memorable journey.

    • Walikng tour through the vibrant streets of Soweto
    • Visit iconic sites, including Vilakazi Street and Hector Pieterson Memorial
    • Learn about local history and culture from an expert guide
    • Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch featuring local flavours

Activity location

  • Mandela House
    • 8115 Orlando West Street,
    • 1804, Soweto, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 20 Kruger St
    • 20 Kruger Street
    • 2094, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Soweto Half-Day Bike Tour with

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 7 hours
Lunch is on us: Drinks are excluded

Language options: English
Price details
AU$218.43 x 1 YouthAU$218.43
Total
Price is AU$218.43

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport after meetup is on us!!
  • Inclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Maboneng Precinct (Pass by)

Find out more about Maboneng and the rich history behind it as our meet up point

Gold Reef City (Pass by)

Gold Reef City is a popular entertainment and theme park in Johannesburg, built on an old gold mine that operated during the 1886 gold rush. The whole place is designed to look like Johannesburg in the early mining days, with old-style buildings, mine shafts, and real mining equipment. Visitors can enjoy fun rides, roller coasters, family attractions, and even go on an underground mine tour to see how miners worked more than 100 years ago. It’s a place where you can learn about Joburg’s gold-mining history while having a full day of fun, food, and entertainment.

Mandela House

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover Mandela House on Vilakazi Street in Soweto is the former home of Nelson Mandela where visitors can see his original family home and learn about his life before and after prison, his role in the fight against apartheid, and the important history of Soweto. The house still has real photos, furniture, and personal items that help tell Mandela’s storey in a clear and meaningful way, making it a short but powerful stop on any tour. more on the rich heritage of Soweto. were you will learn everything possible about what took place in Soweto history.

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum in Soweto tells the storey of the 1976 Student Uprising, where 12-year-old Hector Pieterson became a symbol of the struggle for freedom in South Africa. Visitors learn about the events of June 16, the bravery of the students who protested against apartheid education, and how their actions helped change the country. The museum uses photos, videos, and personal stories to give a clear and emotional understanding of what happened that day and why it remains an important part of South Africa’s history.

Soweto

  • 2h
Travellers visiting Soweto will explore famous places like Vilakazi Street, where Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu once lived, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and key spots linked to the 1976 uprising. They will see local markets, colourful street art, buzzing shebeens, and everyday township life. From historic monuments to vibrant culture, music, food, and warm community energy, Soweto gives visitors a real and meaningful look into South Africa’s past and present.

Location

Activity location

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    Mandela House
    • 8115 Orlando West Street,
    • 1804, Soweto, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    20 Kruger St
    • 20 Kruger Street
    • 2094, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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