Bicycle Township Tour in Cape Town

Dear Hermandejonge, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both your township tour and cooking workshop, as well as your Cape Town bike tour. Combining cultural experiences, local stories, and authentic interactions is something we strive for, and we're pleased that your guide's enthusiasm and insights helped bring the township's history, community initiatives, and culinary traditions to life. The opportunity to explore by both bike and on foot allows guests to connect more closely with the people, projects, and daily life of the communities they visit. We're glad you found the experience both informative and engaging. It's also wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your Cape Town bike tour and appreciated learning about the city's rich history from your guide. We believe that exploring by bicycle offers a unique perspective, allowing guests to discover far more than they might on a traditional walking tour while still being immersed in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the city. Thank you for choosing AWOL for multiple experiences during your visit. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.

Dear Suzanne - Thank you for coming o our 3 hour immersive City Cycle Tour. We are so glad that you enjoyed all Vincents historical tales about the History of Cape Town All our City Cycle Guides are passionate about our city and her people We hope that you will share your positive experience of Cape Town with all your friends and family

Thank you for taking the time to feedback to us anout our popular City Cycle Tour of the Mother City of Cape Town. Whilst our history is difficult - this tour is not! Three hours of easy - paced cyclig with interesting Guides through our beautiful city makes for a loely start or end to a vist to Cape Town !

Thank you so much for stopping in to rate our City Cycle Tour that you experienced in Cape Town We are so happy that you chose AWOL Tours, and hope that you will be back soon to do another cycle or hike with us. Amber is a very enthusiastic and professional guide and we do love having her on our team, so glad you were lucky enough to book on one of her group tours .

Dear Hilda J Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on the AWOL Tours Township Bike Tour. We are delighted that you found the tour enriching and that it offered a realistic and insightful glimpse into township life. AWOL guide Lutho is an experienced local guide who is passionate about sharing his community. It’s wonderful to hear that Lutho made you feel comfortable, answered all your questions clearly, and ensured your safety throughout the tour — all while sharing a friendly smile and a joke or two! We understand that some guests may have reservations about visiting an informal settlement and may feel uneasy about witnessing poverty firsthand. However, the residents of the townships warmly welcome visitors and actively encourage these tours, as they provide a valuable opportunity for local involvement in the tourism sector. Our township tours are operated on a non-profit basis, with fees directly supporting the individuals and communities we visit—those who make these experiences possible. The AWOL tourism project in Masiphumelele has created significant, sustainable benefits, offering real and lasting positive impacts for the local people. The residents of Masiphumelele have so much to offer, and we look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with many more guests in Cape Town. Thank you again for this very much appreciation recommendation. Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.

Dear Franck F, Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. We truly appreciate your kind words about your experience with AWOL Tours and our guide, Lutho. It is wonderful to hear that our communication met your expectations and that you enjoyed exploring the township, visiting churches, and experiencing local traditions—including the delicious Tchakalaka! We are especially grateful for your recognition of the community projects that aim to improve the lives of children. Providing authentic and respectful experiences is at the heart of what we do, and we’re delighted that you felt welcomed and engaged without a “voyeuristic gaze.” . AWOL guide Lutho takes great pride in sharing his community and culture with our visitors. We understand that some guests may have reservations about visiting an informal settlement and may feel uneasy about witnessing poverty firsthand. However, the residents of the townships warmly welcome visitors and actively encourage these tours, as they provide a valuable opportunity for local involvement in the tourism sector. Our township tours are operated on a non-profit basis, with fees directly supporting the individuals and communities we visit—those who make these experiences possible. The AWOL tourism project in Masiphumelele has created significant, sustainable benefits, offering real and lasting positive impacts for the local people. The residents of Masiphumelele have so much to offer, and we look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with many more guests in Cape Town. Thank you again for this very much appreciation recommendation. Kind regards, Helen for AWOL Tours.

Beste Sacha V, Bedankt dat je de tijd hebt genomen om je culturele townshiptour door AWOL Tours te beoordelen. Wij stellen de aanbeveling zeer op prijs.We are so pleased that you enjoyed the company of your guide Lutho; yes the Masiphumelele cultural tour is an authentic experience guided by resident guides who live in Masiphumelele. We understand that this is not a leisure tour and guests might have reservations about visiting an informal settlement and feel awkward at viewing people’s obvious poverty. The local residents in Townships welcome you and encourage tours to take place in their communities, as it is one way in which they have an opportunity to get involved in the Tourism sector. The tours are operated at a non profit basis and a fee goes directly to the people we visit and who make this tour possible. The AWOL tourism project in Masiphumelele has generated significant, sustainable benefits and has proven to provide real, lasting benefits for the local people. The residents of Masiphumelele have so much to offer and we look forward to sharing the experience with many more guests to Cape Town. Kind regards, Helen AWOL Tours.

Thank you for taking the time to review your AWOL Tours Tours cultural township tour experience. We are so pleased that we could contribute meaningfully to your Cape Town stay. We very much appreciate this review and recommendation. AWOL Guide Lutho really enjoys sharing his community and his culture with our guests. Guests might have reservations about visiting an informal settlement and awkward at viewing people’s obvious poverty. The local residents in Townships welcome you and encourage tours to take place in their communities, as it is one way in which they have an opportunity to get involved in the Tourism sector. The tours are operated at a non profit basis and a fee goes directly to the people we visit and who make this tour possible. The AWOL tourism project in Masiphumelele has generated significant, sustainable benefits and has proven to provide real, lasting benefits for the local people. The residents of Masiphumelele has so much to offer and we look forward to sharing the experience with many more guests to Cape Town. Kind regards, Helen AWOL Tours.