Tours/Durban/Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour
Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour
4.7(6)Durban3h 30min
VIATOR4.7(6)
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At a glance
Duration
3h 30min
Price from
$85 / person
Location
Durban, South Africa
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 6 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Cullinan Guided Journeys
Description
Durban, once known as the last British Bastion and renowned for its old colonial homes and architecture, has become a veritable melting pot of culture and intrigue. Disembark and meet with your local guide who will take you on a personalised small group tour of Durban. Allow us to take you on a journey of sight, smell and sound as you drive along the well-known Golden Mile, the long stretch of hotels overlooking the golden beach. View the magnificent historical buildings in the city centre, wander through lush tropical Botanical Gardens, savour amazing panoramic views and interact with local traders at the famous Victoria Street Indian Market. You will have the opportunity to taste the traditional, unique bunny chow (for own account). Continue to the renowned Moses Mabhida Football Stadium, for photo stop. Return to the port in good time for your ship’s departure.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM and 1:00 PM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 2+)
$85
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $170.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Morning / Afternoon Departure
Departures: Morning departure between 08:30 & 09:00 / Return between 12:00 & 12:30
Afternoon departure 13:00 / Return 16:30
Itinerary
U Shaka Marine World
Pass by
Sea Worlsd - Aquarium / Water World
Durban City Hall
Pass by
opened some 100 years ago, but it’s still the pulsating heart of Durban’s civic life.
Durban Botanic Gardens
Admission included30 min
The Durban Botanic Gardens is situated in the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is Durban’s oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanical gardens
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Return transfers from Durban port
Services of a qualified guide
Not included
Optional (for own account): Bunny chow lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
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How it compares in Durban
Starting price $85 is 59% below the typical $208 for tours of similar length in Durban
Excurgo comparison of 357 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure time may be scheduled around Ship arrival time.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, arrival time, ship departing time
Cullinan Guided Journeys strictly follow the SA Government approved TBCSA Health and Safety COVID-19 Protocols. Should guests present COVID-19 symptoms, COVID testing and quarantine will be at their own cost. We recommend that you ensure that your guests take adequate personal travel insurance cover before departure from home.
Morning Tour - Ship should arrive early morning and guests need to be disembarked by 08:00.
Morning tour - Ship departure time should not be before 14h00
Afternoon tour - Ship should arrive late morning and guests need to be disembarked by 12h30.
Afternoon tour - Ship departure time should not be before 18h00.
Small Group Tour, guests may be joined by other guests who are on the same Cruise ship.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour take?
Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour cost?
Prices start at $85 per person for this Durban experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $170. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What languages is Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cullinan Guided Journeys.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Sue_H
March 31, 2026 · via Viator
Durban
It was very interesting tour and David was a really good guide. His English was excellent and he was very informative. I would recommend it to anyone travelling to Durban.
Operator response
Good Morning
Thank you for taking the time and providing us with your feedback. We are pleased to hear
you had a great day
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CATHERINE_R
January 9, 2026 · via Viator
Problem resolved beautifully
We had a problem meeting our guide due to ship docking in different terminal so we arranged to do the trip the following day and received a lovely gift in compensation which was not really Viator's fault. Anyway our guide was superb and showed us around the city and stopped to give us good photo opportunities. She took us to the botanical gardens and recommend a fabulous guide to show us around the site and explain to us all about the trees and plants. We even had a longer trip than expected so she could cover all the highlights so all in all we had a great day.
I would say that communications are always difficult when travelling abroad as we didn't have the correct e-sim for our phone as this would have clarified the meeting point so next trip abroad I will buy one.
Operator response
Good Morning
Thank you for taking the time and providing us with your feedback. We are pleased to hear you had a great day.
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Alexander_M
February 13, 2025 · via Viator
Good trip in Mercedes...
Good trip in Mercedes saloon. The driver, Tammy, was great. He showed us most of the main sites in Durban
Operator response
Good Afternoon
Thank you for taking the time and providing us with your feedback.
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Jeanne_B
February 6, 2024 · via Viator
Durban private tour
Ended up being a private tour with Moses who was great. Be sure to bring money for stop at the market. Botanical gardens are free.
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Debbie_W
February 20, 2020 · via Viator
Durban
Good tour with Patrick, very courteous driver with great personality and knowledgeable about the city
Operator response
Good Morning
Thank you for taking the time and providing us with your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your excursion with us.
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John_S
December 20, 2016 · via Viator
Our ship was an hour late but the...
<p>Our ship was an hour late but the guide still there. The best part we beat the cruise ship tours to the city sites before them. We had all our questions quicker and the Toyota van let us get around lot easier. We say and did a lot more. We needed to stop at a pharmacy on Sunday so the guide called a neighbor and went off the normal route.</p>
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