Soweto Bicycle Extension with Bookibhoni
Details
Requirements:
Strictly by Pre-booking
Bookings can only be made from 10h33 till 13h33.
Includes:
One-hour live-guided bicycle tour
Authentic bicycle experience
Excludes:
Entry fees to any additional museums or attractions not specified in the bicycle route are not included.
Timing and Last Tour Note:
Important: Guests on the last Soweto Red Bus tour cannot access the bicycle tour unless they arrange alternative transportation (e.g., Uber) back to the north. The final tour bus will not have a sweep-back service to Gold Reef City.
Additional Notes:
This bicycle experience is an add-on to the City Sightseeing and Soweto combo package. Purchasing this combo does not include the bicycle tour; it must be bought separately upon arrival at Hector Pieterson.
This collaboration brings a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore Soweto from a local perspective, providing a seamless and enriching addition to your City Sightseeing experience.
Sowetoo Bicycle Extension with BookiBhoni:
Discover Soweto on Two Wheels!
In collaboration with BookiBhoni, Soweto Tours now offers an immersive one-hour guided bicycle tour through the heart of Soweto. This unique experience lets you hop off the Red Bus at the Hector Pieterson Memorial, switch to a bicycle, and explore vibrant local routes before ending at the historic Nelson Mandela House.
How it works:
- Start Your Journey
Begin by boarding the City Sightseeing double-decker Red Bus from your location, connecting to the Soweto Red Bus at Gold Reef City.
As part of your regular Soweto and city combo package, you’ll enjoy hop-on, hop-off access to explore key stops in the area.
- Hop-Off for the Bicycle Tour
When you arrive at the Hector Pieterson Memorial stop, you can choose to extend your adventure with the Bookibhoni Bicycle Experience.
For an additional R150, enjoy a live-guided, one-hour bicycle tour showcasing some of Soweto’s most captivating sights, ultimately concluding at the Nelson Mandela House.
- Return and Continue
After the bicycle tour, you can rejoin the Soweto Red Bus at the Nelson Mandela House stop, which will take you back to Gold Reef City.
From there, you can board the City Sightseeing double-decker Red Bus to return to your original location, such as Rosebank or other northern area
Highlights of the tour:
- Hector Pieterson Memorial: Make a brief stop at this poignant memorial, which commemorates the young student who became a symbol of the Soweto Uprising in 1976.
- Albertina Sisulu Residence: Cycle past the home of one of South Africa’s most iconic activists, who played a pivotal role in the struggle for freedom and equality.
- Mandela Sisulu Clinic: Glide by this important community health facility, providing essential services to the local population.
- Hastings Ndlovu House: Make a stop to learn about sacrifice and contributions made during the struggle for freedom.
- Dube Township: Pass through this vibrant township, known for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit.
- Theo Mthembu’s Home: Glide by the home of this notable community leader, who has made significant contributions to social justice and development in the area.
- Jozi FM: Experience the local media scene as you pedal past this well-known radio station, a hub for community news and entertainment.
- Vilakazi Street: Cruise down this iconic street, with stops at the legendary Mandela House and Desmond Tutu’s home, both of which highlight the rich history of the area.
Price:
R150 per person
Book your tickets for the Soweto and City combo, and join the bicycle tour by purchasing the add-on at the Hector Pieterson stop at the BookiBhoni shop.