Cruise Liner Special: Swakopmund Historical City Tour
Description
Swakopmund is full of surprises! On this city tour, you’ll wander through streets dotted with colonial-style buildings, take in panoramic ocean views from the famous Jetty, and get a taste of the town’s rich culture. It’s a perfect way to see the highlights and enjoy some stunning views along the way! This tour will also take you past the Flamingos and Pink Salt lakes in Walvis Bay. There will be a little time shopping.
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Itinerary
Hohenzollernhaus is an iconic historical landmark located in the heart of Swakopmund, Namibia. This stunning building, which showcases a blend of German colonial architecture and local influences, is a must-visit for any history enthusiast or traveler seeking to understand the unique cultural heritage of the region. Originally constructed in the late 19th century, Hohenzollernhaus has witnessed the evolution of Swakopmund from a bustling harbor town to a vibrant tourist destination. Its intricate design and charming facades make it a popular spot for photography, allowing visitors to capture the essence of this coastal city.
The Swakopmund Jetty is a historic, 245-meter-long wooden structure extending into the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views of the sea and the city, and is a popular spot for fishermen, photographers, and those seeking a scenic walk
With its German-style façade and tower latticed in green and gold, historic Woermannhaus is a Swakopmund icon that's among the city's oldest buildings. Today, that national landmark holds a public library and art center
Here you will see hundreds of pink flamingos wading in the shallow waters, their vibrant colors standing out against the blue lagoon. The scenic mudflats also attract other bird species like pelicans and cormorants.
we pass Dune 7 close to Walvis Bay. Unfortunately we do not climb the dune we only have time to view it. We then head to the flamingos and the pink salt lakes
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet you at our Desert Dunes and Dust Tours Gazebo at the entrance of the harbor on a cruise liner, we will stand in the port with name boards. Please take note all cruise liner passengers. We stand in the port after the first gate with a Gazebo that has our logo on. Please note your guide will also stand with a name board. please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour Pick up time starts an HOUR after you have docked. NO MATTER WHAT TIME YOU DOCK. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half After the Pick time. Late comers are considered a no show.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
- We need two passengers to start this tour.
- Should this tour not start we offer another time slot, another tour or full refund
Reviews(18)
Terrific Tour with a fabulous tour guide named Warren. He was engaging, went to great lengths to ensure we were confortable and answered our relentless questions happily. Thoroughly enjoyed his tour and his company. He is an asset to his tour company.
We really appreciate the review and glad you had a great time with us. Thank you for your support. It means a lot to our team 🤗🙌. Thanks Uwe
A personal tour with another couple and the guide. Interesting journey to the town on excellent roads through dunes area. The town has some fascinating old buildings and also a surprising number of luxury shops. On the way back we visited the salt pans and saw flamingos in the distance and a couple of pelicans by the side of the road. The guide was very informative and personable.
Lovely to hear that the guide was informative and personable, thank you for the wonderful feedback 😊. Warm regards Uwe
Four in a car and a fabulous guide. Guide took us to out of the way places and showed us all aspects of his country.
Thank you for the 5-star review! Warm regards Uwe
Riaan our tour guide was amazing- friendly, insightful and generous with his humour and attention. He made the tour our highlight of visiting Namibia. Swakopmund is an interesting place, with German architecture and culture overlaid with modern Namibian life. The dunes, flamingoes and beautiful water setting were also great to see. There are few places like it in the world and it is well worth a visit. Can highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for the warm Feedback! glad you got to experience Swakopmund with its German agriculture and culture all at once 😊. We look forward to welcoming you to Namibia soon. Safe travels! Warm regards Uwe
Exceptional tour Ludwig was a great guide. His English was quite good explained a lot of things as we drove, was able to make personalized stops. Return to the ship at the time specified if we’re here on another cruise, we would gladly take the same tour.
Thank you so much for the warm and wonderful feedback! glad you had an exceptional tour 🤗 with a great guide. Time management is very important for Desert, Dunes and Dust Tours. We got a lot to offer and hope to welcome you back soon 😊! Thanks Uwe
This was a very good experience if you want to learn about Namibia and get a brief overview of what is around Walvis Bay. The pick up at the cruise terminal was a little muddled as the guide we had been told to look out for wasn't the one we went with. We started off with another guide, changed and were then told we were doing a different tour. However, on a further check, this was rectified and we were really happy with the tour. Vincent is a wonderful young man who is passionate about his hometown and is a great ambassador for Namibia. We had a fabulous few hours and were very fortunate with our travelling companions. Thank you Vincent, and thank you too to Martina & John.
Grateful for your feedback, so glad our team left a lasting impression and that you enjoyed your experience throughout - see you again soon 🤗. Thanks Uwe
We had a great tour by Riann, a fabulous local guide who told us all.about the history of Swakopmund. We walked, talked, took pictures and soaked in as much as we could on our tour. Thank you Riann!
We appreciate your feedback! Glad you enjoyed your tour so much. We wish to welcome you back for another adventure. Thanks Uwe
Warren was our guide and he was remarkable. Spoke perfect English answered every question, was very knowledgeable and professional. We saw all of the things mentioned on the tour. No pressure to rush. He was such a wonderful ambassador for his nation and his employer. Would book with him again in a heart beat.
Thank you for taking your time to write this detailed and warm review, glad you had such a wonderful experience in the city. We look forward to future recommendations from you to your family and friends so that they too can experience the beauty and history of Swakopmund, Namibia 😊. Thanks Uwe
We really enjoy our visit with Vicente. Nevertheless, it would be appreciated if the tour provides also a little free time in the city, 20 or 30 mn.
Thank you for the kind feedback! we shall take it into consideration. Thanks Uwe
Great small group with a terrific driver/guide Andrew. Saw all the sites on the itinerary, plus a stop at some great street art.
It was a pleasure having you on this adventure, thank you for choosing Desert Dunes and Dust Tours. Thank you for exploring Swakopmund with us. Thanks Uwe
