Durban city tour

DURBAN CITY ORIENTATION TOUR

Tour style:

Choice of tour:

-       Cultural and heritage Tour in and around Durban

English speaking guide, Entrance fees and transportation as indicated, Lunch, Entrance Fees as indicated.

Group size: Maximum 9 PAX per trip twice daily

Schedule details:

Duration: 4-5 hours

Start time: 09:30h00 and 2: pm next 12:30-16:30 daily

Additional information:

Voucher exchange details:

Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour in Durban.

Dress standard: Even in winter,Durban has a temperate climate. However, it is also unpredictable. Layered clothing is recommended and it is important to respect the city’s varied cultures and wear conservative clothing (less-revealing tops or short skirts. Shorts should be knee-length.

Please be sensible about displaying money and jewellery.

Child policy:

Children must be 6 to 11 years inclusively.  Children below the age of 6 are not permitted.

Language: English

Also runs from 1 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2013

Itinerary (Durban City Tour)

Visit KwaMuhle local history museum 

Visit the Grey Street Market

Drive pass Juma Masjid Mosque, Madressa Arcade

Drive pass Emmanuel Cathedral Church

Visit Victoria Street Market-African craft and Indian spice Market

Visit Muti Market-Herbalists — Traditional healers Market

Visit the music market

Visit the Bovine head cookers Restaurant

Visit the Wilsons Wharf (boat optional)

Visit Moses Mabhida World cup stadium — ride a sky car see Durban from the sky (optional)

End of Tour-5hrs

Part of this tour is a walking tour that takes in the historic area of Grey Street (now renamed Yusuf Dadoo) which is associated with the history of the Indian population in South Africa.Durbanhas the largest population of Indians outside ofIndia. The area is rich in architectural design as most of the buildings were constructed in the 1920’s and 30’s and are influenced by the art deco movement.

The tour incorporates the Old Station/Tourism Junction, the Indian War Memorial (Red Square), the Juma Masjid Mosque, Madressa Arcade, Emmanuel Cathedral, Victoria Street Market, the Hazrath Badshe Peer Market and the grain stores ofDr Goonam Street.

We then move on to the busy Warwick Junction precinct which houses a bustling market area. Here you will visit the Bovine Head Cookers, the Early Morning Market, Herbalists’ Bridge, Music Market, Clay Market and the Hazrath Badshaw Peer Market/Brook Street Market as well as the Victoria Street Market and the Brook Street Bead Sellers Market. The streets and pavements are lined with traders of all kinds and the Berea Station offers more shops.

A short drive finds us back at the Wilsons wharf to you enjoy cruise and view Durban from the sea and thereafter to Moses Mabhida stadium to view Durban from the sky (optional)

Close of Tour:

You will be able to relax and enjoy fine traditional African cuisine as well as SAB brew at the Wharf or stadium. They also offer some of the best South African wines. African crafts, beadwork and baskets will be available for purchase at the markets.

Our team has a combined experience of 20 years in the Hospitality, Tourism & Travel industry. We are able to communicate in different international and local languages ie: German, Greek, and Portuguese, French, Swahili and all eleven South African official languages.

 TOUR COST USD99.00 Per person includes transport, guide and entry fees to staduim or boat ride

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip — though not compulsory — is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many tourism destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

Agarason Pascal

Tour Specialist