Day 01
Tour Start and Departure Time
- Departure is at 9 am or 1 pm.
South Africa · Cycle
4-Hour Soweto Bicycle Tour with Lunch and Historic Landmarks
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Explore the Hector Pieterson Memorial and learn about its significance
- 02 Cycle through historic Soweto neighbourhoods including Mzimhlophe and Orlando
- 03 Visit Mama Lilian Ngoyi House, Desmond Tutu House, and Nelson Mandela House
- 04 Enjoy a kota lunch at Kek Restaurant during the tour
Explore Soweto like a local on a guided bicycle tour through one of South Africa's most historic townships. Visit key landmarks including the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Mama Lilian Ngoyi House, Desmond Tutu House, and Nelson Mandela House, while learning about the people and places that shaped the anti-apartheid struggle. Ride through neighbourhoods such as Mzimhlophe, Orlando East, and Orlando West, and enjoy a kota lunch at Kek Restaurant before ending near Vilakazi Street.
Ride through neighbourhoods such as Mzimhlophe, Orlando East, and Orlando West, and enjoy a kota lunch at Kek Restaurant before ending near Vilakazi Street.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
4 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Johannesburg, Soweto
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial
- Explore the memorial and learn about its significance.
Duration: 20 minutes
Day 03
Photo Stop at Hector Pieterson Memorial
- Take photos around the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
Duration: 5 minutes
Day 04
Walk to the Bicycle Storage Area
- Walk to the bicycle storage area.
Duration: 5 minutes
Day 05
Cycle to Mzimhlophe World War II Houses
- Cycle to the Mzimhlophe World War II Houses.
Duration: 15 minutes
Day 06
Learn at the Women's Hostel
- Learn about the history and significance of the women's hostel.
Duration: 20 minutes
Day 07
Stop at Mama Lilian Ngoyi House
- Make a brief stop to learn about Lilian Ngoyi's contributions as an anti-apartheid activist.
Duration: 10 minutes
Day 08
Orlando East Community Visit
- Get a quick overview of the area's underprivileged community.
Duration: 5 minutes
Day 09
Visit Orlando Stadium
- Learn about the stadium's history and significance.
Duration: 5 minutes
Day 10
See Orlando's First Brick House
- Read about the history of the first brick house in Orlando.
Duration: 5 minutes
Day 11
Historic Buildings of Orlando
- Get an overview of the historic police station, library, and the DOCC Building, and learn about their roles.
Duration: 10 minutes
Day 12
Cycle Back to Orlando West
- Cycle back to Orlando West.
Duration: 10 minutes
Day 13
Lunch at Kek Restaurant
- Relax and enjoy lunch.
Duration: 25 minutes
Day 14
Visit Desmond Tutu House
- Learn about Desmond Tutu's contributions.
Duration: 5 minutes
Day 15
Explore Nelson Mandela House
- Explore Nelson Mandela's former residence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Day 16
Cycle Back to Bike Storage
- Cycle back to the bike storage area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Day 17
Tour Ends at Vilakazi Espresso
- End the tour with a 5-minute walk to Vilakazi Espresso.
Where this trip takes you
Hector Pieterson Memorial, Nelson Mandela House, Mama Lilian Ngoyi House, Kek Restaurant
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Food and drinks
- Local guide
- Bicycle
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Raincoat
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Vilakazi Espresso, Kumalo Street, Orlando West, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour start
7346 Kumalo St, Orlando West, Johannesburg, 1804, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 4 hours finish where they began, in 7346 Kumalo St.
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