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Soweto Bicycle Tour

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Duration

clock3 hours 30 minutes

Overview

    A cycling cultural tour of Orlando West in Soweto, where political Icons lived during Apartheid fighting against the regime. Sharing stories about different family generations, how apartheid had an impact in everyone, and how Soweto has changed today.
    The cycling tour will start in Orlando West. talk first about how this township was formed and share the history of these neighbourhoods. We ride to Mzimhlophe and visit the only former women’s hostel, We continue to Mama Lillian Mgoyi's home, an anti-apartheid activist, then cycle to Hector Pietersen Museum where the Soweto uprising transpired which was one of the turning point of apartheid. You will then be introduced to the house of Nelson Mandela, where he lived before his imprisonment for 27 years. We also show you Arch bishop Desmond Tutu's house in the popular Vilakazi Street, and talk about his influence in the down fall of Apartheid.
    LUNCH! taste the delicious local burger called "Kota" before cycling back to our starting point.

What's Included

  • Local Burger (Kota)
  • Private transportation

What to Expect

    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, to learn how Soweto was created in 1904 and share the history of this Township. 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. 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.

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