Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour
Description
Embark on a scenic and guided full day tour of Durban’s Top 10. An experienced and knowledgeable local guide will show you a variety of landmarks which highlight Durban’s diverse culture and history. Attractions to see include the Mahatma Gandhi's House, Umhlanga Promenade, Durban's Golden Mile beachfront, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Botanic Gardens, Victoria Street Market, Zulu Medicine & Herb Market, City Hall, KwaMuhle Museum and Ushaka Village Walk.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will visit here for shopping and lunch at the halfway point of the tour.
A short visit to the stadium allows tourists to see inside. The Sky Car is available to go up if its functioning or if the weather allows. Admission fee on sky car is not included.
At Victoria Street Market you will be given time to shop for international spices, African inspired accessories, clothing, souvenirs, home decorations, paintings and luggage etc.
You will visit the Zulu Medicine and Herb Market for a cultural visit to see how Zulu medicine is sold in Durban.
Visit the oldest surviving Botanical Gardens in Africa.
Visit the Umhlanga Pier and take in the view of the Indian Ocean and Durban in the south.
Visit the home of Gandhi. Gandhi lived in South Africa for 21 years from 1893 - 1914. His house stands as a memorial to his life and all he achieved here.
This is the old Native Administration Building which is now a museum showing the Durban System exhibition about the control of African people in the city before democracy.
Take a brief stop at Durban's historical Center to see where the city started.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, a fee is applicable to pick up at your desired location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
- Please Note:During Holidays & Weekends KwaMuhle Museum is Close
- If you are using a wheelchair, please contact the local partner for type of disability and size of wheelchair
Reviews(58)
Bule gave us the best tour experience of Durban. Every location that he took us to, we were so enlightened. For us, the best part of the tour was the Durban Botanical Gardens. Vishnu was so passionate about his job and his love for the garden (trees and plants). He took excellent pictures and videos! He made you feel like you were in a photo shoot and video production 😄. Do spend the extra for the golf cart, your legs will thank you for it. Thanks again to Bule and 1st Zulu Safari for a wonderful and unforgettable Durban experience! I encourage everyone to visit Durban; it's a BEAUTIFUL PLACE 😍
I will like you to know, that I can give my tour guide Fortune the best recommendation possible. Fortune is knowing and highly informative as a tour guide, and a very pleasant person to be in contact with. I have had a very good, safe and interesting day in his company.
first, There was no email sent to me the night prior regarding the tour or who the tour guide is. Then this morning when we waited outside the ship at 08:30, we did not see anyone except another tour guide from this tour operator who was very rude to us. Finally at 9:05am , the director from the tour operator came and put us in a minibus. When I told the director about the bad communication this morning, he responded in an unfriendly tone. The tour guide seems to be assigned to this tour at the last minute. As he was not very well prepared. He did not tell us the itinerary clearly, nor time it properly. We were supposed to end our two at three o'clock, but it ended at two pm instead.
We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. On the day of the trip, there were 3 vessels docking simultaneously which was not communicated with the local guides which created unforeseen challenges. Booking details provided did not specify the exact terminal where the guests will be docking hence the allocated guide arrived shortly after 9, trying to locate the correct terminal. Imani & all our guides are registered & professional guides. we value your feedback
Durban iconic attraction of Moses mabhida soccer stadium.home of amazulu FC and this place we have different types of service
This is the closest description i could find to the trip we did - Not one of the better tours on our trip to South Africa just one stop at either the Gandi rebuilt house in township or central Museum would have been better - didnt get to a market too muh traffic / no parking and no point in really looking at very outside of a stadium might as well just have driven by if yiu canniot visit - Botanical Gardens were nice and could have done woth longer there
This provides multiple insights into the life & history of Durban. The Apartheid Museum was confronting, but essential for an understanding of the history of South Africa. We had a Zulu man as our guide - his name translated to English means Wonderman - he was very passionate about life now in South Africa.
The tour was great and the guide and driver were excellent. Very informative and interesting tour. Recommend
We were picked up at the hotel on time. By car, we visited various sights such as the Gandhi Museum in a township, an authentic market and the Apartheid Museum. Bule, our guide, used his extensive knowledge to give us a deeper understanding of the city of Durban. We highly recommend the tour and hope that you get Bule as your guide! 😊
We had a wonderful experience exploring Durban and learning more about Ghandi’s impact on South Africa. The botanical gardens were beautiful. Our guide/driver was very prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. This was our second tour through 1st Zulu and we highly recommend them.
Really great day trip to do,our guide Alain was excellent, gave a great commentary and made sure we saw all the sights including the Zulu medicine market.it was very easy to do for someone who wanted a less strenuous tour around the city, highly recommend this tour.
