Soweto by - Bike, Walking or E-scooter
Overview
Soweto is where it all started for most black people in South Africa and on this experience we will be covering the past present but most importantly the future of Soweto and South Africa as a whole.
The experience is done in 3 forms:
Walking
Bike
E-scooter
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle
- Use of Segway
- Local Guide
- Entry/Admission - Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
- Entry/Admission - Vilakazi Street
- Entry/Admission - Mandela House
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
Right in the heart of South Africa’s largest, and the world’s most famous, township (so big, it’s practically a city in its own right) Vilakazi Street is where Nelson Mandela spent the first couple of nights upon his release after 27 years of imprisonment, with his former wife, Winnie Mandela. Number 8115 Orlando West was also where he lived between 1946 and 1962. Home to some well-known Sowetan party spots like Kwa-Lichaba, it's the place to go in Soweto!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meadowlands East Zone 4, Meadowlands East, 1852, South Africa
Popularly known as "Ndofaya" to the locals, Meadowlands Zone 4 has some niche pubs where you can mingle & socialise with the locals. It's a place off the beaten path with its own offering of nightlife.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Diepkloof Zone 3, Diepmeadow, 1862, South Africa
This is home to places like Meat Meet, Establishment Pub & Pat's Kitchen at Opozit Lounge where the after party for the Soweto Pride usually takes place.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147, Johannesburg South Africa
First National Bank Stadium or simply FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City and The Calabash, is an association football and Rugby union stadium located in Nasrec, bordering the Soweto area of Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Orlando West Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
The Nelson Mandela National Museum, commonly referred to as Mandela House, is the house on Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had several experiences with honest travel, Soweto walking tour, inner city walking tour and Pan Africa cooking dinner. Everything was just perfect,our guide Tyrese is knowledgeable, and pleasent, arrived on time, always smiles, I highly recommend them
We had several experiences with honest travel, Soweto walking tour, inner city walking tour and Pan Africa cooking dinner. Everything was just perfect,our guide Tyrese is knowledgeable, and pleasent, arrived on time, always smiles, I highly recommend themWith escooters,our guides Phiwe and Mike could take us to interesting streets that buses cant access, we could get to places wiickly and it was really fun. I am 62 yet the escooter was easy to use. Our guides were from Soweto and knew many of the folks around Soweto, they showed us what a wonderf...
With escooters,our guides Phiwe and Mike could take us to interesting streets that buses cant access, we could get to places wiickly and it was really fun. I am 62 yet the escooter was easy to use. Our guides were from Soweto and knew many of the folks around Soweto, they showed us what a wonderful community vibe there is in Soweto. The cost was very reasonable, includes entry into Hector Pietersen museum and Nelson Mandela house. Phiwe and Mike were extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much from our visit, it was both fun and somewhat sobering when you learn the history of Soweto, so much connected to the history of South Africa and the Apartheid regieme. Despite the history and hardship, the community of Soweto continues to demonstrate its strength and character. We would certainly take this tour again, it was truly one of the highlights of our visit to South Africa.Soweto is the most important tourist spot in Joburg but obviously I wouldn't be comfortable going there alone. That's where Tye came in! He showed me around and educated me while keeping me laughing the whole way, which was very impressive! There were plenty of highlights but nothing hit me harde...
Soweto is the most important tourist spot in Joburg but obviously I wouldn't be comfortable going there alone. That's where Tye came in! He showed me around and educated me while keeping me laughing the whole way, which was very impressive! There were plenty of highlights but nothing hit me harder than the Hector Pieterson Museum. It is a struggle to face that ugly past but I came away with a greater perspective of this country's progression, still with problems today but an incredible place all the same. If you're thinking of doing this tour, then go through this company for sure!It was a nice trip. We just got a lot of Informations. It was good organized. Tye was funny. And we met Franky he gave us a lot of information about soweto and apartheid. Thanks for that. It is just to recommend. We booked the grafting tour as well!
It was a nice trip. We just got a lot of Informations. It was good organized. Tye was funny. And we met Franky he gave us a lot of information about soweto and apartheid. Thanks for that. It is just to recommend. We booked the grafting tour as well!We came from US and Tye is excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable! We explore Soweto and the history is very interesting! Highly recommended.
We came from US and Tye is excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable! We explore Soweto and the history is very interesting! Highly recommended.Tye provided us with an amazing experience of Soweto. He has a very deep understanding. He started us with the foundation and weaved us through on a complete journey. To top it all off we had an amazing meal. A must do!!
Tye provided us with an amazing experience of Soweto. He has a very deep understanding. He started us with the foundation and weaved us through on a complete journey. To top it all off we had an amazing meal. A must do!!