• Johannesburg - Begin with a hotel pick-up, a warm welcome, and a comprehensive introduction and itinerary overview.
• Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers - The guide will take you directly to Soweto. Depending on the tour’s start time, lunch may be enjoyed before or after the tour. The guide will assist with check-in at Backpacker’s reception, and your bicycles or tuk-tuks will be prepared. Program guides will provide a warm welcome and tour briefing.
• Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - Engage in a self-guided tour of this museum, which documents the 1976 Soweto student uprising and is named after a young victim, a thirteen-year-old boy. Today, the museum stands as a symbol of resistance against apartheid brutality.
• Vilakazi Street - Known as the vibrant heart of Soweto, Vilakazi Street is one of South Africa’s most famous streets.

Vilakazi Street is unique for having housed two Nobel Laureates, the late Nelson Mandela and the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. The street’s true vibrancy comes from its current residents, each with their own captivating stories.

Experience traditional Zulu and Tswana dances on Vilakazi Street and explore African handmade artifacts available for purchase.

• Mandela House - Participate in a guided tour of the exhibits and artifacts in the former home of the nation’s esteemed former president, Nelson Mandela. This house is a significant heritage site in South Africa, sharing stories through sound, film, interpretive panels, and guided tours.
• Orlando Towers - These two cooling towers are a notable landmark in Soweto, now serving as an entertainment hub with a renowned bungee jump and a barbecue restaurant. Sample the famous locally brewed Soweto Gold beer.

Take a guided tour of a Shantytown. Site guides will lead a 10-minute walking tour, explaining the daily life of Shanty residents.

• Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers - The bicycle or tuk-tuk tour concludes at the starting point. Meet the guide who will drive you back to your Johannesburg hotel.
• Johannesburg - After this delightful and intriguing experience, you will be returned to your hotel in Johannesburg.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Use of Tuk tuk
• Lunch
• English speaking guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bicycle use

• Personal Purchases
• Soft drinks

Discover a guided cultural experience in Soweto by bicycle, with an optional walking tour in a Shantytown. This tour provides a diverse range of entertainment suitable for all ages.

Pedal along Vilakazi Street, the former residence of two Nobel Prize laureates, the late Nelson Mandela and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Enjoy traditional dances that warmly welcome visitors on this historic street. Explore the Hector Peterson Museum and Mandela House.

Delve into the rich cultural heritage of South Africa’s townships on this tour. Engage with friendly locals, uncover the vibrant history, and soak in the lively atmosphere of these captivating communities. Dining at the Boma & Outdoor Restaurant at the Backpacker’s Lodge offers a distinctive cultural experience. Enjoy stews, known as “potjie” in Afrikaans, and curries cooked over an open fire, served with traditional steamed bread. Alternatively, savor “pap” or maize porridge buffet accompanied by various stews, a traditional barbeque called a “braai”, and side salads.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.