Half Day Durban City Sightseeing Tour

5 hours Free cancellation

Cultural Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 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: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Drinks (alcohol beverages are higher in price and relative to location)

Itinerary

Durban

30 min

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.
Victoria Street Market

30 min Admission included

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.
Moses Mabhida Stadium

30 min

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.
U Shaka Marine World

30 min

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.
uShaka Village Walk

30 min

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 min Admission included

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.
KwaMuhle Museum

30 min Admission included

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.
Durban

one hour

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.