SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 7 tuk-tuks tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
A small-group tuk-tuk tour through Soweto’s most important sites, with local guides, smart photo stops, and a Kota lunch included.
“It was really interesting tour! Thabo is a great Guide!”
3-hour Port Elizabeth tuk-tuk tour with sea air views, Cape Recife penguin rehab, lighthouse and WWII lookout, with doorstep pickup.
“First hour of tour was not done in a tuk tuk , due to issues . We were not told in advance , waited 15 minutes before alternative transportation arrived . This tour was absolutely not good value for money and no discount offered for the tuk tuk issues we faced. I unfortunately do not…”
Ride a tuk-tuk through Soweto’s key landmarks, learn the apartheid story with a local guide, enjoy lunch, and finish with a classic kota sandwich.
“Riding through Soweto in a tuk tuk with Mulalo Mphuma was a thrilling and eye-opening experience. He took us deep into the heart of the township, showing the contrast between neighborhoods and sharing powerful stories—including his own Read more”
Hop through Johannesburg’s CBD by tuk-tuk for Constitution Hill, art stops in Newtown and Maboneng, plus bottled water and pickup.
“Bait & Switch. None of their Tuk-Tuks were working and all needed maixtenance but would we accept a bus instead.? Now if “all” of their tuk-tuks are broken then why keep advertising that they have them? Nope, no other conclusion: bait & switch. We didn’t bite.”
Ride a tuk-tuk through Soweto for food and beer tastings near the Hector Pieterson Museum. 4-hour local guide tour for $49.
“Great tour, lovely guides. Well worth it.”
Tuk-tuk coastal tour in Port Elizabeth with SANCOBB penguins, Cape Recife lighthouse, and a WWII lookout for big bay views.
“Perfect day exploring Port Elizabeth! We learned a lot and loved that our driver was enjoying just as much as we were. The library tour was super good and we loved seeing the great work that is happening at the penguin rehab center!”
Private bike or tuk tuk tour in Soweto from Pretoria, with Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, key museums, and a fire-cooked lunch.
“This was amazing tour. Had a great time visiting the local and riding on tutu. Would definitely do it again. The tour guide was amazing too”
