Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide
ID: GYG188481-305246
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn about the 1976 student uprising, get to know the Hector Peterson's story, and experience life in Soweto.
This short tour will let you experience day to day life in the township. Meet your local tour guide and start the bike tour. You will be able to visit famous spots including Nelson Mandela's house, Archbishop Desmond Tutu's house, Vilakazi, Orlando stadium, and the Hector Peterson memorial. Learn about the incidents that happened on the fateful day of 16 June in 1976 when Hector Peterson was shot and killed by the police during the student protests.
This tour includes a little bit of exercise and is eco-friendly. You get to cycle on the most famous street on the African continent, Vilakazi Street. Interact with locals and see how life goes in South Africa's most famous township. You will have the opportunity to support local small businesses on the way. You can bring small change or items that you would like to donate.
Highlights
- Visit the Hector Peterson memorial
- Cycle along the most famous street on the African continent, Vilakazi Street
- Interact with the locals
- See the homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You must be at least 8 years old
• You must be able to ride a bicycle
• Please wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen and a hat
• Please advise us if you wish to arrange a different departure time
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
7481 Litabe Street, Orlando, Soweto, 1804.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
