History Bicycle Tour of Soweto

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Summary

Depart from the Hector Pieterson Museum in Orlando West and begin your cycling tour of Soweto. See where the township was first established in 1904, and learn about the historic events that have taken place there since. Hear about the good, bad, ugly, and sad aspects of Soweto's history as you see some important places in the township. See a mineworkers' hostel, an orphanage, several churches, and the homes once lived in by Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Stop at Orlando West High School to learn about the student uprising against Apartheid in 1976 that led to the death of Hector Pieterson. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum on your own after the tour. The tour concludes at the Coffee and Cream cafe.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

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.

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What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Use of bicycle

  • Use of helmet

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Cycle in Soweto

About operator:

Bike tour around the township. Lets you escape the bus, watch more, have real interactions and enjoy the fresh air.Designed and run by local guides and offer a unique experience.The costs include: bike rental, minimum op uphills, professional (multi lingual) guide service.

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