Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience
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Is Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience worth booking?
Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience is a 4-hour experience in Pretoria, South Africa, from $1680 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (9)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $1680 per person
Explore a Soweto Guided cultural experience on a bicycle and an optional guided walking tour in a Shantytown. This tour offers a wide variety of entertainment for both young and old. Cycle on Vilakazi Street, once home t
What you get
- Private transportation
- Use of Tuk tuk
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Explore a Soweto Guided cultural experience on a bicycle and an optional guided walking tour in a Shantytown. This tour offers a wide variety of entertainment for both young and old. Cycle on Vilakazi Street, once home to two Noble Prize winners the late Nelson Mandela and late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Experience welcoming traditional dances on this street. Visit the Hector Peterson Museum and Mandela House. Experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on this tour. Meet friendly locals, learn about the vibrant history, and immerse yourself in the colorful atmosphere of these fascinating communities. Lunch at the Boma & Outdoor Restaurant at the Backpacker’s Lodge is a unique cultural experience. Stews, known as “potjie” in Afrikaans, and curries are prepared on a fire and served with traditional steamed bread. An alternative to bread is “pap” or maize porridge buffet served with various stews, a traditional barbeque, referred to as a “braai”, and side salads
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Use of Tuk tuk
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bicycle use
Not included
- Personal Purchases
- Soft drinks
What you'll see and do
Johannesburg
Pick up from your hotel, welcome, general introduction and itinerary briefing
30 minutes here
Our guide will drive straight to Soweto, depending on the starting time of tour, you may have lunch before or after the tour. Our guide will help you report to Backpacker’s reception, your bicycles or tuk tuks will get prepared for you. The program Guides will welcome and brief about the tour.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
A self guided tour this Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising and named after one of its victims a thirteen year old boy. The museum today is a symbol of resistance against the brutality of the apartheid regime
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Vilakazi Street
The thriving heart of Soweto is one of the most well-known streets in South Africa, Vilakazi Street. While Vilakazi Street may be the only street in the world that can claim to have had two Nobel Laureates as residents - the late Nelson Mandela and late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. The true electricity of this street comes from those who now call it home, each with their own beautiful stories. Enjoy welcoming Zulu and Tswana traditional dances on Vilakazi Street and get a chance to shop on African hand made artefacts sold on the streets.
20 minutes here
Mandela House
Explore in a guided tour the exhibits and artefacts in a previous house of the nation's revered former president Nelson Mandela. This house been entrenched as one of South Africa's most significant heritage sites, it tells the tales and stories in sound, film, interpretive panels and guided tours.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Orlando Towers
The two cooling towers are a prominent landmark in Soweto. Now used as an entertainment center housing a famous Bungee jump and a barbecue restaurant. Get to taste the famous locally brewed Soweto Gold beer. Visit a Shantytown on a guided tour. The site guides will take on a 10 minute walking tour explaining to you about general life of people living in Shantys
30 minutes here · Admission not included
The bicycle or Tuk Tuk tour will end back to where you started. You will meet our guide who will drive you back to your hotel in Johannesburg
20 minutes here
Johannesburg
After this wonderful and fascinating experience you will be dropped at your hotel in Johannesburg
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
4 hour - Tuk tuk tour
Walking tour in Shantytown Guided tour Duration: 6 hours Lunch Round trip : Transport from Hotel and back is provided Pickup included
Tuk Tuk Soweto Half day Guided Experience
Walking tour in Shantytown Guided tour Duration: 4 hours Lunch Round trip : Transport from hotel and back is provided Pickup included
2 Hour -Tuk tuk tour
Walking tour in Shantytown Guided tour Duration: 4 hours Lunch Round trip : Transport from hotel and back is provided Pickup included
4 hour Bicycle tour
Walking in Shantytown Guided tour Duration: 6 hours Lunch Round trip : Transport from hotel and back is provided Pickup included
2 hour Bicycle tour
Walking tour in Shantytown Guided tour Duration: 4 hours Lunch Round trip : Transport from hotel and back is provided Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Thiya Tours and Safaris
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1680 to $2400
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Pretoria.
How much does Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience cost?
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Prices start at $1680 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Pretoria usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Pretoria is not rushed.
Is Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Pretoria, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Pretoria can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Pretoria and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Pretoria within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Pretoria?
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On Outty we rank every Pretoria experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soweto Half Day Tour, Elephant Experience & Lesedi Cultural Village, Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Pretoria?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Pretoria?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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