Few places in the world can tell you so much about a country’s history like Soweto does. Few places in South Africa are a true reflection of modern day South African society, like Soweto is. This is why South Western Township is the world’s most famous township. And this is why a visit to this special corner of the world will enrich your travel experience and give you a personal and up close encounter with South Africa and its people.
Our community is safe to explore on your own and we are on a walking distance from many of Soweto’s famous sites such as the Hector Pieterson memorial and Vilakazi Street with Nelson Mandela’s former home.
We offer a unique and interactive tour experience of Soweto. All our guides are from around Soweto and will show you their neighborhoods and have first-hand information on Soweto’s history, life and culture. If you choose to stay at our Backpackers you will get a discount on our popular guided tours by bicycle, walk or tuk tuk.
Bicycle Tours
Join us on a fun, interactive and informative tour of Soweto. By using bicycles we easily move between the various neighborhoods making it easy to experience life and culture and to interact with people and at the same time learning about Soweto’s rich history.
Tuk Tuk Tours
Our tuk tuk tour is another interactive tour experience that takes you to the back streets of Soweto as well as the famous historical sites around. Move easily from neighborhood to neighborhood in our three-wheeler while you easily meet and greet people along the way and step out in the various areas to take in the culture, life and history.
Walking Tours
Take a relaxed stroll around our area of Orlando West. Our guide will take you past historical sites as well as giving you an insight into the different streets and neighborhoods you are passing through. Learn some lingo and greetings and interact with people along the route.
