Set Departure Point
Lebo Soweto Backpackers (10823A Pooe St Orlando West)
About this experience
This private Tuk Tuk excursion offers an intimate and flexible way to discover the "city within a city" that is Soweto. With two duration options available: guests can choose a focused 2-hour highlights tour or a comprehensive 4-hour deep dive into the township history. The journey navigates through significant landmarks: including the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the world-famous Vilakazi Street: where both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu once lived. The tour provides a personal look into the struggle for equality and the modern urban renewal seen at the Orlando Towers. The experience concludes with a traditional South African meal: such as potjiekos or bunny chow: prepared over an open fire.
What is included
- Private cultural tour of Soweto on a popular Tuk Tuk
- Services of a dedicated professional local guide
- Traditional South African lunch at the Outdoor Restaurant
- Choice of bunny chow or potjiekos meal options
Not included
- Transport to and from the meeting point in Soweto
- Entrance fees to the Mandela House or Hector Pieterson Museum
- Beverages and bottled water
- Optional activities such as bungee jumping off Orlando Towers
- Purchases of a personal nature
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
Vilakazi Street Exploration:
Visit the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Historic Memorials:
A stop at the Hector Pieterson Memorial to learn about the 1976 student uprisings.
Orlando Towers Stop:
View the iconic painted cooling towers and watch the high-speed adventure activities.
Traditional Outdoor Lunch:
Enjoy a cultural meal prepared on an open fire at the end of the tour route.
Things to know
- •Meeting Point: Tours depart from the office on Pooe Street in Orlando West.
- •Self Drive: Guests must arrange their own transport to the start location in Soweto.
- •Time Slots: Tours depart daily at 10:00: 13:00: and 15:00.
- •Private Nature: As a private tour: the guide can tailor the pace and focus to your interests.
- •Lunch Schedule: Served after the 10h00 tour or before the 13h00 and 15h00 tours.
- •Cancellation Policy: 30-day notice forfeits 25% | 20-day notice forfeits 50% | 7-day notice forfeits 100%.