Soweto Exploration by Bicycle: Visit Iconic Landmarks and Enjoy Local Cuisine

Experience the vibrant Soweto on a bicycle tour. Visit iconic landmarks, taste local cuisine, and learn about the history of apartheid. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phomolong - Sharing stories about different family generations, how apartheid had an impact in everyone, and how Soweto has changed today.
  • Mzimhlophe - Visiting the only former women’s residential hostel in Soweto, which housed domestic workers working in the Suburbs of Johannesburg.
  • Nkungu Street - Visiting Mama Lillian Mgoyi’s home,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Bicycle and Helmet
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • All additional Items and Cost
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

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….

Location
7346 Kumalo St
Kumalo Street
Meet your guide in front of the Vilakazi Espresso, opposite the Hector Pieterson Memorial. Please wait INSIDE the coffee shop if you arrive before your tour starts! (We will communicate with you via WhatsApp or Message before your tour starts)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jshirls0110
Feb 17, 2026
Great tour and experience with Teboho! - I had an excellent tour experience with Teboho!! He was very kind, informative, and accommodating. I learned so much from him and truly enjoyed my experience! I would definitely recommend the tour with him as your guide.
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Meganld7004ii
Jan 22, 2026
Bike tour of Soweto - Thabo was a great friendly guide, providing a very knowledgeable and informative tour of Soweto. Getting around by bike was a fun means of transportation and meant that we could cover more of the local / less touristy side of Soweto and everywhere we went the people esp children were so friendly. Well paced and a delicious lunch at the end of the tour. Our whole family (including 4 teenagers) really enjoyed the tour and chatting to Thabo along the way. Thanks for a great experience.
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Cristina_f
Jan 20, 2026
We had a great time... - We had a great time exploring Soweto, learning about the people and the history and biking all around town - our tour guide was excellent and knowledgable
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Chad_m
Jan 8, 2026
Solo bike tour - The tour was very informative and safe. My tour guide Thabo was great wouldn’t ask for anyone else. Also lunch was good too.
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602familiev
Dec 29, 2025
Impressive bike tour of Soweto with delicious lunch. - What an impressive experience our bike ride through Soweta was. Guide Sia takes us to Soweto. The bike tour is doable, a little fitness is useful. Sia is well known in the streets where we come and the children are hopeful and happy. Poverty affects us while the children are so hopeful and uninhibited. It brings tears when we cycle away again. This is an experience we will not soon forget. We understand that a visit to the street where Nelson Mandela’s house is located is part of this bike tour but for us this detracted from the bike tour because this section is hugely touristy. We'll let this piece out. Lunch was delicious and relaxed. Highly recommended this bike tour!
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Andrea_h
Dec 25, 2025
Our guide Teboho was... - Our guide Teboho was excellent. He told a lot about the history of Soweto and we also had time to visit the Mandela House on our own. The bikes were good and it was a great experience to explore Soweto that way. I definitely will recommend the tour.
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Neptune1112016
Dec 12, 2025
Informative and fun - We did a morning tour with our wonderful tour guide, Thabo. We enjoyed it thoroughly - it was good exercise which was a nice change from doing a car tour and my 7year old who enjoys cycling, coped well. We felt like we had a very good view of Soweto and covered all the important history and sites.
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Amanda
Nov 29, 2025
Great bike tour! - We did a big group tour with Teboho and he was excellent! Super knowledgeable about Soweto and its history and kept us all safe as we biked through traffic. Be prepared for lots of hills, wear sunscreen, and bring a backpack if you’re wanting to buy any souvenirs along the way. Many in our group hadn’t biked in years, and we all managed well. Highly recommend this over doing a car tour!
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Hmw190
Nov 2, 2025
Wonderful Afternoon - Thabo was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable with great humour. Interesting to learn more about the history of Soweto.
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Ann_c
Oct 7, 2025
“see” Soweto - In depth ride thru Soweto. Thabo was fantastic and shared so much history with us We really were able to “see” this area. The ride is fairly long and there are several hills. Be prepared
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).