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Durban City Tour (Half Day)

4 Hours Round trip from Durban Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided half-day tour of Durban and Ethekwini
02 Shop at Victoria Street Market
03 Visit the Zulu Medicine Market and “Inyanga (Doctors) lane”
04 See the exterior of Moses Mabhida Stadium
05 Free time at uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk
06 Explore the historic Botanical Gardens
07 Visit KwaMuhle Museum and its Apartheid and HIV exhibition
08 Quick stops at Durban City Hall, Durban Harbour, and the Shiva Statue

Discover Durban on a guided half-day tour that brings together the city’s culture, history, markets, gardens, and waterfront highlights. Travel with a knowledgeable local guide as you explore key landmarks across Durban and the wider Ethekwini municipality.

Browse African-inspired crafts and souvenirs at Victoria Street Market, learn about traditional practices at the Zulu Medicine Market, and see the striking Moses Mabhida Stadium. The tour also visits uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the Golden Mile, the historic Botanical Gardens, and KwaMuhle Museum, with additional city stops including Durban City Hall, Durban Harbour, and the Shiva Statue at the Umgeni Hindu Temple.

Browse African-inspired crafts and souvenirs at Victoria Street Market, learn about traditional practices at the Zulu Medicine Market, and see the striking Moses Mabhida Stadium.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Durban

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Durban City Tour (Half Day)

Embark on a scenic and guided half day tour of Durban and Ethekwini municipality. An experienced and knowledgeable local guide will show you a variety of landmarks which highlight Durban’s diverse culture and history.

At Victoria Street Market you will be given time to shop for African inspired accessories, clothing, souvenirs, home decorations, paintings and luggage etc. Next to the Victoria Street Market is the Zulu Medicine Market where your guide will take you on an informative tour of “Inyanga (Doctors) lane”. The Zulu Medicine Market is a unique place where Zulu culture has survived in the modern urban environment.

The Moses Mabhida stadium has become a defining feature of the Durban skyline. It has a high-rise platform on top of its arch which is accessible by an elevator called the Sky Car for an additional fee. Your tour guide will show you around the exterior of the stadium and explain its history, use and significance. You will be given time to go to the sky platform if desired.

The tour 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. uShaka Village Walk is home to Durban’s most unique shopping experiences, offering a shopper’s paradise in an open-air environment, affording guests a world of
entertainment, family fun, shopping and dining

The tour includes a stop at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which is the oldest Botanical Gardens in Africa, est 1849. Your guide will show you some of the interesting and beautiful features of the gardens and give you the option of extra time to explore alone. The KwaMuhle Museum was once the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and the centre of Durban’s harsh system of labour control. Now it has been transformed into Durban’s Apartheid Museum that seeks to reflect Durban’s urban growth and the history of its residents. It also houses a very interesting HIV / Aids exhibition which educates the public on the South African HIV/ Aids situation

The tour also includes various quick stops which include Durban’s City Hall, Durban Harbour & the Shiva Statue at the Umgeni Hindu Temple

Tour Itinerary:

· Moses Mabhida Stadium

· Zulu Medicine Market

· Victoria Street Market African

· City Centre; City Hall

· Hindu Temple; Shiva Statue.

· uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk

· KwaMuhle Museum; Apartheid and HIV Exhibition

· Durban’s Harbour

· Durban’s Promenade

· Botanical Gardens

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Durban 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional guide,Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only),Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Meals and drinks/ lunch, however opportunity is provided to get something to eat

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service within a 5km radius of Durban (from Tropicana hotel) / (If its further 5km radius)
DEPARTURE TIME: Mornings 9AM / Afternoons 12PM
RETURN TIME: Mornings 1PM / Afternoon 4:30PM
WEAR: Comfortable clothing, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket.
AGE: All ages welcome
DATES: All year round
TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
You are looking for sightseeing cultural day tour.
You want short travel time.
You want to see the sights of Durban.
You want to learn about South African history and culture
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
We also do pick-up at the Durban Passenger Cruise Terminal, Richards Bay Passsenger Cruise Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius of Tropicana hotel
Prices vary by group size and are priced per person, per your booking for your group