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Durban: City Sightseeing and Walking Tour

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
84 reviews
Activity provider:
1st Zulu Safaris C.C
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Durban: City Sightseeing and Walking Tour
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
84 reviews

See the top attractions of Durban city on a sightseeing tour that takes in a variety of landmarks highlighting the city’s history and its culture. Take a walk through the city center and visit the Botanical Garden and the Kwa-Muhle Apartheid Museum.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Greek, French, Portuguese
Pickup included
Pick up is available at all hotels/accommodations within a 5 kilometer radius of the local supplier's office at the Gooderson Tropicana Hotel (85 O R Tambo Parade, South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa), as well as the Durban Harbour passenger terminal. Contact the local supplier for special arrangements.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
D
David Reay – United Kingdom

Our tour was really good, showing us the good, the bad and the ugly! We saw everything e wanted to see and our tour guide Freddie was very knowledgeable and friendly answering all our questions, so pleased we did this tour!

5
5 out of 5 stars
A
Alice – Canada

We were very happy with our tour and with our tour guide Eddie. He gave us a great overview of Durban ensuring everyone was happy. I would highly recommend

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a walk through Durban’s city center
  • Relax to the sounds of birds and the sight of lovely flowers in the Botanical Garden
  • Visit the Kwa-Muhle Apartheid Museum

Full description

The 4-hour tour begins with a pick-up at your hotel, and you’ll then embark on a scenic tour of Durban to see a variety of landmarks that highlight the city's diverse history and culture. On Victoria Street you’ll see traditional Zulu attire and traditional healers offering different kinds of umothi (Zulu medicines). This is a popular area for local residents to meet for shopping and lunch.

After, your tour guide will show you around the exterior of the Moses Mabhida Stadium and explain its history, use and significance. You will be given time to go to the sky platform by an elevator called the Sky Car for an additional fee. The tour also includes a visit to uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the famous Golden Mile Beachfront on Durban’s or Tambo parade. There you will be given time to shop and have lunch.

Visit the Kwa-Muhle Museum and learn about the history of apartheid in Durban. It also houses a very interesting HIV / Aids exhibition which educates the public on the South African HIV/ Aids situation.

Relax at the Botanical Garden and listen to the lovely melodies of different species of birds. Admire the many varieties of South African flowers as well. Afterwards you’ll be taken on a drive to the Durban’s City Hall, Durban Harbour and Umgeni Hindu temple. This is where your tour ends, and you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Includes

  • Transportation
  • Professional tour guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Sky Car Moses Mabhida Stadium admission ticket
  • Lunch and drinks

Important information

Know before you go

  • Casual clothing and flat shoes are recommended
  • Be sure to bring sun protection
  • For all last minute bookings, you must contact the local partner the day before the tour to confirm
  • German and Polish languages can be requested
  • If you are a wheelchair user, please inform the local partner prior to the start of the tour
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4.4 /5
4.4 out of 5 stars

based on 84 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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David Reay – United KingdomJanuary 17, 2024 – Verified booking
Our tour was really good, showing us the good, the bad and the ugly! We saw everything e wanted to see and our tour guide Freddie was very knowledgeable and friendly answering all our questions, so pleased we did this tour!
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Alice – CanadaJanuary 15, 2024 – Verified booking
We were very happy with our tour and with our tour guide Eddie. He gave us a great overview of Durban ensuring everyone was happy. I would highly recommend
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Joan – United KingdomJanuary 13, 2024 – Verified booking
Very informative . Guide very knowledgeable and showed us both sides of Durban which we were happy we had seen. He went over the time we expected as he took time to let us have pictures taken. Would certainly recommend him .

Product ID: 52369

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