7 Tuk-Tuk Tours in South Africa Worth the Day

1.Soweto Tour by Tuk Tuk

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

Tuk tuk through Soweto with a local English guide, from Hector Pieterson Museum and Vilakazi Street to a kota sandwich, 150 minutes.

“Our Guide, Thabo was everything and more you could hope for in a Guide. Thabo was extraordinarily knowledgeable, personable and a true gentleman. He was passionate and certainly gave us a concise and accurate overview of Sewto He answered all of our questions honestly and went above and beyond to ensure we understood the history and evolution of the community. A typical African style lunch was included. I would highly recommend this tour and without hesitation recommend Thabo.”

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

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

Ride a tuk-tuk along Nelson Mandela Bay, visit Cape Recife penguin rehab, the 1849 lighthouse and WW2 coastal views in 3 hours.

“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 $53Top rated

Tuk-tuk Soweto tour with a local guide: Mandela and Tutu houses, Hector Pietersen Museum, informal settlement, and lunch with kota.

“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

Johannesburg CBD tuk tuk tour with Constitution Hill, Victoria Yards, Maboneng and Newtown, pickup and bottled water, about 3 hours.

“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.”

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5.Soweto Tuk-Tuk Food & Beer Tour

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

Tuk-tuk food and beer tour through Soweto with an English guide, starting near Hector Pieterson Museum and tasting amagwinya and Kota.

“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

Tuk-Tuk adventure in Port Elizabeth: Cape Recife lighthouse, SANCOBB penguins, and a WW2 lookout post for great coastal photos.

“Great way to see all the highlights of Port Elizabeth with quite some variety. Our friendly and knowledgeable guides took good care of us.. The tour did not involve much walking, which was suitable for my 87 year old, mother (well, we both refrained from climbing up the lighthouses). Highly recommended.!”

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7.Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $95

A 4-hour Soweto guided bike or tuk tuk tour with Vilakazi Street, Hector Pieterson Museum area, Mandela House, Orlando Towers, and a potjie 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”

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