The 5 Best Tuk-Tuk Tours in South Africa

1.Soweto Tour by Tuk Tuk

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

Spend 150 minutes touring Soweto in a tuk-tuk with a local English-speaking guide such as Mulalo or Thabo. See Mandela House, Vilakazi Street, Orlando Towers, Regina Mundi, an informal settlement, and the Hector Pieterson Museum, then finish with a Kota sandwich.

“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

Set out from your hotel or guest house with a live English-speaking guide such as Sean or Anton. In three hours, ride Port Elizabeth’s beachfront, visit the Penguin Rehabilitation Center, Cape Recife Lighthouse, the sanctuary, 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.Downtown Johannesburg Tuk tuk Tour with a local lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $78

Ride through Johannesburg’s CBD by tuk-tuk with a local guide, stopping at Constitution Hill, Victoria Yards, Maboneng, and Newtown. The tour covers apartheid history, public art, creative spaces, and changing city districts, with pickup offered and bottled water included. Confirm the lunch details before booking.

“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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4.Soweto Tuk-Tuk Food & Beer Tour

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

Ride a tuk-tuk through Soweto with an English-speaking local guide, beginning near the Hector Pieterson Museum. Taste amagwinya, another township snack, and a classic kota sandwich, with shared beer stops and stories about Soweto life. Meet at 7346 Kumalo Street.

“We really enjoyed our tour around Soweto with this awesome team! The tuk tuk was fun to ride around and it was a great local experience. Definitely choose this tour if you’re looking for a local guide to show you around Soweto with lots of information about the history and culture. Everything was awesome, including the beer and local street food!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $98

Explore Port Elizabeth by tuk-tuk with a local guide such as Wayne, Sean, or Carl. Visit SANCCOB’s penguin rehabilitation center, Cape Recife Lighthouse, the shoreline, and a WWII observation post. Expect coastal views, short walks, lively commentary, and a small-group feel.

“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!”

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