Top 3 Tuk-Tuk Tours in South Africa

1.Soweto Tour by Tuk Tuk

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

Explore Soweto in a small group of up to five by tuk-tuk, with local guides such as Mulalo and Thabo. The 150-minute route links Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, Orlando East, Soweto Towers, Regina Mundi Church, an informal settlement, and a Kota sandwich stop.

“We loved the Soweto Tour by Tuk Tuk. Our guide Thabo has been super knowledgeable and nice and it was amazing to hear so many insights from him. He took the time to show us different areas of Soweto and we were impressed by its diversity. We can only recommend to take this tour and would absolutely book it again. Thanks Thabo!”

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

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

Explore Nelson Mandela Bay by tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Sean or Anton. Starting at your hotel, guest house, or another agreed point, you will see heritage sites, the beachfront, a penguin rehabilitation center, Cape Recife Lighthouse, and a World War II coastal post. Expect sea air, open views, and plenty of local stories.

“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 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 beers at local stops. You will hear personal stories about Soweto, visit food and beer spots, and return to Kumalo Street after four hours.

“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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