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Half Day Durban City Sightseeing Tour
Product code 12189P248
From
From ZAR 2,039
Dates
Jul 30, 2026 to Jul 28, 2027
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 5-12, Adult ages 13-80
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Half Day Durban City Sightseeing Tour
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Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From
From ZAR 2,039
Half Day Durban City Sightseeing Tour
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Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
Discover Durban’s highlights on this half-day guided tour. Visit Victoria Street Market and the Zulu Medicine Market to shop and explore local traditions. See the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, with an option to ride the Sky Car for panoramic views. Enjoy time at uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the Golden Mile, with a chance for lunch. Relax in the historic Durban Botanical Gardens, and learn about Durban’s past at KwaMuhle Museum, including its Health and Wellness exhibit. The tour finishes with quick stops at Durban’s City Hall and Harbour. Experience the city’s vibrant culture, history, and scenic spots in just a few hours.
Overview
Discover Durban’s highlights on this half-day guided tour. Visit Victoria Street Market and the Zulu Medicine Market to shop and explore local traditions. See the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, with an option to ride the Sky Car for panoramic views. Enjoy time at uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the Golden Mile, with a chance for lunch. Relax in the historic Durban Botanical Gardens, and learn about Durban’s past at KwaMuhle Museum, including its Health and Wellness exhibit. The tour finishes with quick stops at Durban’s City Hall and Harbour. Experience the city’s vibrant culture, history, and scenic spots in just a few hours.
What's Included
Included
Bottled water onboard the vehicle
Pick up and drop off within a 16km radius of Durban
Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle & Fuel
Entrance fees to places of interest
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Drinks (alcohol beverages are higher in price and relative to location)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Your tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Durban at 9:00 AM, as you embark on an engaging 4-hour half-day Durban City Tour.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Next, enjoy time at Victoria Street Market to shop for African accessories, clothing, souvenirs, and home décor. Adjacent to the market, your guide will take you on an informative tour of “Inyanga (Doctors) lane” at the Zulu Medicine Market, a vibrant space where traditional Zulu culture thrives amid the modern city.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
The iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium is a highlight of Durban’s skyline. Your guide will show you around the exterior, sharing its history and significance. For those interested, you can take the Sky Car to the top of the arch for stunning panoramic views, available for an additional fee.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
The tour also includes a visit to uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk, located along the iconic Golden Mile beachfront on Durban’s OR Tambo Parade, offering shopping, entertainment, and a seaside ambiance.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
You’ll have time to shop and enjoy lunch at uShaka Village Walk, a vibrant open-air shopping destination along Durban’s Golden Mile. It offers a unique mix of shopping, entertainment, family fun, and seaside dining.
Stop 6
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
The tour also includes a visit to the beautiful Durban Botanical Gardens, Africa’s oldest botanical garden established in 1849. Your guide will highlight its stunning features, with optional free time to explore and enjoy its peaceful surroundings.
Stop 7
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
Next, we dive into the rich history the city has to offer. The KwaMuhle Museum, once the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and a symbol of labor control, has been transformed into Durban’s Apartheid Museum. It reflects the city’s urban growth and history, and features an insightful exhibition educating visitors about the health and wellness of South Africa.
Stop 8
1 hour
Stop 8
The tour will conclude with a quick drive past Durban’s City Hall, the bustling Durban Harbour, and the Shiva Statue at the Umgeni Hindu Temple. You will then be dropped off in Durban at 1:00 PM, ending a memorable day of culture, history, and scenic highlights.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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