Best South Africa Tuk Tuk Tours: Our Top 7 Picks

1.Johannesburg: Soweto Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 2h 30m · from $59 per person Our pick

Ride through Soweto with local guides such as Mulalo and Thabo, covering Orlando West, Orlando East, Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, Regina Mundi, and the Soweto Towers. The small group tuk-tuk reaches neighborhoods beyond the usual route, with a local Kota sandwich and drinks included.

“The tour was OUTSTANDING from start to finish. Teboho, my driver, was professional, punctual and an excellent communicator. He gave me a detailed breakdown of what to expect on the drive and the tour. He allowed me time before and after the tour to take care of my personal needs and do my favorite activity, some light retail shopping. Mulalo mphuma, my Soweto tour, was delightful and extremely knowledgeable. He pointed out all historical structures, points of interest and various residential areas. The pace that he used to navigate through the communities was great and enabled us to have in-depth Q & A. Overall, I would highly recommend the tour…”

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2.Port Elizabeth tuk-tuk tour, experience the natural beauty.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $151 per person

Spend three hours exploring Nelson Mandela Bay in an open-sided tuk-tuk. Your guide, possibly Sean or Anton, collects you from your hotel or guest house and leads you past heritage sites, the beachfront, Penguin Rehabilitation Center, Cape Recife Lighthouse, and a World War II observation post.

“Anton als Guide war toll und hat uns sehr pünktlich im Hotel abgeholt !! Er weiß sehr viel und kann es in einem verständlichen Englisch gut erklären und nimmt sich viel Zeit . Ohne ihn hätten wir diese diversen Punkte in Port Elizabeth nie angefahren oder auch geschichtlich einordnen können. Unbedingt zu empfehlen!!! Sehr kurzweilig auch . Die Zeit verging so schnell . Danke an Anton !!!! Er bringt seine Stadt überzeugend rüber . Als Highlight wäre als Optimierung nur zu empfehlen einen typischen Snack oder ein Getränk aus der Gegend anzubieten auf der Tour . Dann gäbe es 6 Sterne 😜”

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3.Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $53 per person Top rated

Ride through Soweto with local guide Mulalo Mphuma, seeing Orlando West and East, Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, an informal settlement, a former women’s hostel, and the Hector Pietersen Museum. The 2.5-hour private tour includes transport, water, lunch at Chaf Pozi, and a local 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”

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4.Downtown Johannesburg Tuk tuk Tour with a local lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $78 per person

Ride through Johannesburg’s CBD by tuk tuk with a local guide, stopping at Constitution Hill, Victoria Yards, Maboneng, and Newtown. You’ll see apartheid-era sites, new creative districts, murals, and community projects. Pickup is offered, bottled water is included, and the group can reach 20 people. Confirm the local lunch details before booking.

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5.Soweto Tuk-Tuk Food & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $49 per person Best value

Meet beside the Hector Pieterson Museum and tour Soweto by tuk-tuk with an English-speaking local guide. Try amagwinya, a township snack, the famous kota sandwich, and shared beers at local stops. Expect history, conversation, safe parking, and a personal look at Soweto life. Hotel pickup is not included.

“This is a great tour, we tuk-tuk’d through the vibrant streets of Soweto, welcomed with warm smiles. We tasted tradition, sipped local beer, and listened—really listened—to stories of resilience, hardship, and hope. Progress is happening, but slowly. Te struggles are real, yet the spirit here is unbreakable. What stood out most? Humanity. Here, it’s not just a word—it’s a way of life. Grateful for every moment, every lesson, every connection.❤️🇿🇦 Thanks boys!”

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6.Port Elizabeth Adventure: Tuk-Tuk, Penguins, & Cape Recife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $98 per person

Ride a tuk-tuk along Port Elizabeth’s beachfront, visit the SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Center, and see Cape Recife Lighthouse and a WWII coastal observation post. Guides such as Wayne and Sean add local detail. The outing is usually about two to three hours, with pickup available.

“👍Nice trip, good explanations and good luck with the weather The animal rescue shelter and the library were the best”

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7.Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $95 per person

Spend four hours exploring Soweto by bicycle or tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide. Visit Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, Orlando Towers, and a shantytown, then enjoy a traditional lunch of potjie, pap, braai, and salads at Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers.

“I highly recommend this tour. We did the Tuk Tuk since rain was in the forecast. It was an interesting way to see the difference in ways of living for South Africans. Lunch was delicious.”

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