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Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

1. Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Embark on a fun and unique tour experience as you explore the urban complex of Soweto on a bicycle. Get to experience the township like a local. Get a glimpse of Hector Pietersen Museum, Mandela House and Tutu House. Start your cycling tour in Killarney, an up-and-coming tourist destination in Soweto. Learn how this township was created in 1904 and share the history of these neighborhoods. Ride to Mzimhlophe and visit Mzimhlophe Women's hostel. Continue to Mama Lilian Ngoyi's house, an anti-apartheid activist. Cycle to Hector Pietersen Museum where the Soweto uprising transpired which was one of the turning points of apartheid. This tour will get you closer to all the highlights of Soweto. See the Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. Imbibe a slice of authentic history on the world's most famous former prisoner. Then, pass by Tutu House on Vilakazi Street, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his family once resided. Talk about the Nobel Laureate's contribution to apartheid's downfall in South Africa. Give your feet a break by stopping for lunch. Taste South African sandwiches called kota before cycling back to the starting point.

Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide

2. Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide

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. 

From Pretoria: E-Bike in the wild with game near Jo'burg

3. From Pretoria: E-Bike in the wild with game near Jo'burg

The ride begins at Groenkloof Nature Reserve (30 to 40 minutes drive from Sandton) with setting up the bike for the height of the person and explaining how the gears work and how they can increase the power to the pedal assist if needed. E-bikers then practice before moving out. e-Bikes effectively make the world flat and are exhilarating to drive uphill. -e-Bikes can accelerate quickly so it is important for safety that participants keep behind the tour guide who will set the pace of 10 to 20kph. E-Biking is dangerous, so this rule must be obeyed. The e-bikes will not go on the tricky mountain bike trails. They will stay on the road used by cars. These vary in quality, but with their wide tyres, the e-bikes are geared to handle broken and sand roads. Participants can expect to see some of the dozen varieties of animal species including giraffe, ostriches, zebra and several varieties of buck. Groenkloof Nature Reserve is a time capsule that was proclaimed some 125 years ago. The guide will also tell you interesting things about the birds, the history (including the iron age caves) and the warring tribes and settlers who made this paradise, with its abundant water from underground springs, their home. After the ride while you freshen up a light tea will be served where locally home-made traditional South African treats like melktert, koeksusters and vetkoek are served with a beverage.

Johannesburg: Guided Bike Tour of the city

4. Johannesburg: Guided Bike Tour of the city

Embark on a fun and unique tour experience as you explore inner Johannesburg on a bicycle. Get a glimpse of Bertrams, Ellis Park Stadium, Maboneng, Braamfontein & Newtown. See more of Johannesburg's suburbs in less time. This tour will not only let you in on the city's history but also take you through the transformation of the city from the 1990s until now. Meet your guide at Biking Bandits, 68 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001. starting point to receive your bike and helmet. Begin with a brief on what your day will look like in Johannesburg as many things to see and on this tour we will be covering famous landmarks and points of interest in the city like: - Braamfontein - Newtown - Marshalltown - Jewel city - Jeppes Town - Maboneng - Victoria yards Each of these areas have a unique story to tell and your host will be taking you through all the areas and providing you with a deeper sense of understanding to what happened to the inner city of Johannesburg The tour is about 10km long and with very few hills which will allow you to really enjoy riding in the city. The tour is child friendly and does not require a lot of fitness to complete.

Johannesburg: East City Cycle Tour

5. Johannesburg: East City Cycle Tour

Embark on a 2-hour cycling tour of Johannesburg and experience its history, public art and cultural sites. Peddle through Joburg's iconic east-side districts, marvel at its incredible architecture, and breathe in the fresh air.  Visit Jeppestown, established after 1886 by C.E.G. Julius Jeppe, who formed the Ford and Jeppe Estate Company with his son. Then, learn about the cultural history of the Maboneng Precinct, which has been transformed from a place of downtown urban decay to a center of creative energy for Johannesburg’s urban artists. Maboneng, a Sotho word meaning “place of light”, is a fitting name for this regenerated district. See its vibrant restaurants, coffee shops, clothing boutiques and art galleries, and its chic, art-loving crowd.  Cycle to Doornfontein – the area, whose name means "thorn fountain", was once a site for digging gold. Visit Victoria Yards, a uniquely integrated urban complex where tenants thrive as a community. Finish your illuminating cycle at Troyeville, another product of the gold rush. Learn about Joburg's fascinating urban history from your knowledgable guide, and get active as you explore the city!

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Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 21 reviews

We really enjoyed the tour and all the information Eco provided. He really took his time to explain the background of the area and what the 2030 vision was that they were working towards. We never felt like he was rushing to the next stop and the panoramic view from the hallmark house was definitely a highlight. Pro's: we covered quite a bit more ground than if we were walking and saw beautiful graffiti art from local and international artists Con's: the roads are busy so you need to be vigilant and have at least some level of fitness and bike riding experience. The bikes are not the fanciest but will get you from point A to point B.

Our tour was very impressive. Our young and cheerful guide showed us the sights and the different sides of Soweto. He explained to us the social and political structures of today and of the past. We had good conversations with the guide, who was also interested in our lives. Thanks to explanations from our guide, the tour showed us the progress and problems of the country and the township and we learned a lot. The bikes were top quality and also withstood the broken glass on the streets. We felt safe with our guide, which was also due to the friendliness of the residents. Highly recommended

This was the perfect experience to round out our time in South Africa. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. I don't usually ride bikes, but we went at an easy enough pace. It seemed like we hit all the high points of the area, and we got plenty of insight into the important social factors that have shaped the past and present of South Africa. The tour provided invaluable context for our trip, and we had plenty of fun as well. I wish the best to our guide and hope he's able to pursue his goal of a degree in biotechnology!

We were a small group of five and Dumisane a really great guide, friendly, funny, knowledgeable and super open to our preferences. I can really highly recommend this experience!

Very nice tour and a professional tour guide. Thanks for this amazing day. The coffee was very nice.