Port Elizabeth City Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Cape Recife Lighthouse, located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, stands as a prominent maritime beacon. Constructed in 1851, it features a striking white and red striped design, reaching a height of 66 feet (20 meters).

   30 min

2. The Donkin Reserve is a historic public park located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Established in 1820, it commemorates Sir Rufane Donkin, the acting governor of the Cape Colony. Note: At this point we will be going up the light house (optional)

   30 minAdmission included

3. Fort Frederick is a historic fortress located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Built in 1799 by Colonel John Graham, it was constructed to protect the British settlement from potential threats during the early colonial period

   15 min

4. The Athenaeum, also known as the Port Elizabeth Athenaeum, is a historic cultural and community center located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

   15 min

5. Port Elizabeth City Hall, completed in 1862, is a notable landmark located in the city center of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

   15 min

6. Wozani Art Gallery is an important cultural venue in Port Elizabeth, contributing to the city's artistic landscape and community engagement in the arts.

   15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 29 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5A nice tour with a friendly guide

  We really enjoyed ourselves, and learned a lot about the area and it's history. A huge thank you to Kyle for making us feel welcome, and for making the tour the best it could be despite the difficult weather! Especially enjoyed stopping unplanned at the pier to see a huge pod of dolphins as they played and passed by! Also learning about the South End community and history.

  EmilyGibbs90August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5PE City tour was a highlight

  We really enjoyed our city tour. Kyle was very knowledgeable and made it interesting. I would really recommend this to anyone that’s interested in the history of Port Elizabeth or just to get to know the city a bit better.

  daleenm2026July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Intro to PE

  City tour: Great morning with Kyle who was very nice and made me feel welcome. The selected spots were lovely, with either history, architecture or landscape. Had a great time. Thanks.

  Carlos_CApril 2026via Viator

• 5Friendly Urban Africa

  City tour: Great morning with Kyle who was very nice and made me feel welcome. The selected spots were lovely, with either history, architecture or landscape. Had a great time. Thanks.

  foxcharlesApril 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent

  Excellent and informative tour. Was given a choice to change the day as the weather was poor. Very friendly guide.

  sofiabel1March 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Easy way to see the Highlights

  Kyle was a great guide and happy to answer any questions we had. It was a good way to see the highlights of Port Elizabeth. We enjoyed the beach and lighthouse stops.

  Dianne_KFebruary 2026via Viator

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How it compares in Port Elizabeth

• Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 170 experiences we list in Port Elizabeth.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 170.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth, also known as Gqeberha, is a sunny city on Algoa Bay in South Africa's Eastern Cape, with long beaches and wildlife parks nearby.

Port Elizabeth lies on Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape, and since 2021 the city has also been called Gqeberha, a name from the Xhosa language; the surrounding municipality is Nelson Mandela Bay. British settlers landed here in 1820. The Donkin Reserve, a hilltop park with a stone pyramid and a lighthouse, overlooks the centre, and Route 67 is a walk lined with public sculptures. Beaches such as Hobie Beach and King's Beach run along the bay.

Top-ranked sights in Port Elizabeth: Kragga Kamma Game Park, Donkin Reserve.

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