Durban Half-Day City Highlights Tour

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.

What's included:

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

Not included:

• Lunch
• Gratuities (optional)
• Drinks (alcohol beverages are higher in price and relative to location)

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

Durban

Durban

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.

30 minutes

Victoria Street Market

151/155 Victoria St, Durban, 4001

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Moses Mabhida Stadium

44 Isaiah Tshangase Road, , Durban, 4023

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.

30 minutes

U Shaka Marine World

1 King Shaka Avenue, Durban, 4001

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.

30 minutes

uShaka Village Walk

1 Bell Street, uShaka Marine World, Durban, 4001

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.

30 minutes

Durban Botanic Gardens

9A John Zikhali Rd, Berea, Durban, 4001, South Africa

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

KwaMuhle Museum

130 Bram Fischer Road, Durban, 4001

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Durban

Durban

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.

1 hour