Pretoria
History Bicycle Tour of Soweto
This tour will let you experience day to day life in the township, from the first people living in Soweto up to today’s flamboyant five star Soweto Hotel. You will visit a squatter camp and Regina Mundi church, see Nelson Mandela’s house and hear stories about the struggle by black South Africans against Apartheid. You also experience ‘the better life for all South Africans’ starting after the first free elections in 1994.
Itinerary
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You leave from Hector Pieterson museum in Orlando West and cycle through Sowetou2019s daily life.nnWith your guide you will cycle to the place where Soweto started in 1904. You will see the good, the bad an even the ugly side of this world famous township and will get lotu2019s of information about what happened during the tumultuous past.nnSome of the things youu2019ll see are churches, you will pass an orphanage, hostel for mineworkers and of course see Winnie Mandela's, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutuu2019s and Nelson Mandelau2019s house.nnAt Orlando West High school your guide will explain the local struggle against the Apartheid system which led to a student uprising and the killing of Hector Pieterson.nnYou end the tour at Coffee and Cream coffee shop. If you like you can visit the Hector Pieterson museum in your own time after.
What's included
- Local guide
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund 1+ days before departure
- 0% refund Within 1 days of departure
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required