Durban Top Attractions: Small-Group City Tour with Pickup

9 hours Free cancellation

Ushaka Beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bot Gardens — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Durban’s vibrant spirit on an exciting full-day tour! Explore Gandhi’s House, a powerful museum of his fight against racial oppression, and drive through Inanda Township. Shop at Victoria Street Market and visit the Zulu Medicine Market to experience local traditions. Marvel at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium and take a Sky Car ride for breathtaking views. Relax at uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk with shopping, entertainment, and lunch options. Walk through Africa’s oldest botanical garden and delve into Durban’s history at KwaMuhle Museum, highlighting its apartheid past. Finish with quick stops at City Hall and the thriving harbor. An unforgettable journey into Durban’s culture, history, and stunning scenery!

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Beyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water onboard the vehicle
Included: Pick up and drop off within a 16km radius of Durban
Included: Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle & Fuel
Included: Entrance fees to places of interest

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Drinks (alcohol beverages are higher in price and relative to location)
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Durban

30 min

Clients will be picked up at their hotel in Durban or King Shaka International Airport at 9:00 am and proceed on a full-day tour of the Top 10 attractions to see on the Durban City Tour.
Stop 2

one hour Admission included

Welcome to the first stop of our top 10 Durban attractions!

We visit Gandhi’s House in Inanda, now a museum honoring his 21 years in South Africa. His experiences there shaped his future activism.

The tour then continues with a drive through Inanda Township before heading to Umhlanga Promenade and the pier for stunning coastal views.
Victoria Street Market

one hour

The tour continues with a visit to Victoria Street Market, where you'll have time to shop for African accessories, clothing, souvenirs, and home décor.

Next door, explore the Zulu Medicine Market with your guide, who will take you on an informative tour of “Inyanga (Doctors) lane.”

This vibrant market showcases how Zulu culture thrives within the modern urban landscape.
Moses Mabhida Stadium

one hour Admission included

Next, visit the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, a striking feature of Durban’s skyline.

Your guide will showcase the exterior, and for an extra fee, you can take the Sky Car elevator up to the sky platform for breathtaking views of the city.
U Shaka Marine World

2 hours

The tour also includes a visit to uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk, located on the famous Golden Mile beachfront along Durban’s OR Tambo Parade.

Here, you’ll have time to shop and enjoy lunch.

uShaka Village Walk offers a unique open-air shopping experience with a variety of entertainment, family fun, and dining options in a vibrant seaside setting.
Stop 6

one hour Admission included

The tour then includes a stop at the stunning Durban Botanical Gardens, the oldest botanical garden in Africa, established in 1849, offering a peaceful oasis of lush greenery and diverse plant collections.
KwaMuhle Museum

one hour Admission included

Next, visit the KwaMuhle Museum, formerly the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and a symbol of apartheid-era labor control.

It has now been transformed into Durban’s Apartheid Museum, offering powerful historical insights.
Durban

one hour

The rest of the tour includes quick stops at Durban’s City Hall, the bustling Durban Harbour, and the Shiva Statue at the Umgeni Hindu Temple.

At the end of the day, you'll be dropped off back at Durban City Centre.