Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour

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Itinerary

1. You will visit here for shopping and lunch at the halfway point of the tour.

   1.5 h

2. A short visit to the stadium allows tourists to see inside. The Sky Car is available to go up if its functioning or if the weather allows. Admission fee on sky car is not included.

   20 min

3. At Victoria Street Market you will be given time to shop for international spices, African inspired accessories, clothing, souvenirs, home decorations, paintings and luggage etc.

   45 min

4. You will visit the Zulu Medicine and Herb Market for a cultural visit to see how Zulu medicine is sold in Durban.

   15 min

5. Visit the oldest surviving Botanical Gardens in Africa.

   45 min

6. Visit the Umhlanga Pier and take in the view of the Indian Ocean and Durban in the south.

   20 min

7. Visit the home of Gandhi. Gandhi lived in South Africa for 21 years from 1893 - 1914. His house stands as a memorial to his life and all he achieved here.

   45 min

8. This is the old Native Administration Building which is now a museum showing the Durban System exhibition about the control of African people in the city before democracy.

   30 min

9. Take a brief stop at Durban's historical Center to see where the city started.

   15 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 60 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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• 5Wonderful Excursion

  This was one of the best excursions we have experienced. Bule our guide was superb, he explained every aspect of the tour so clearly and it is clear that he is passionate about his country and heritage. The visit to the Phoenix settlement was so moving and learning about Ghandi was inspirational. The visit to the Kwamuhle museum was amazing and brought to life with Bule’s knowledge of history. Our visit to the Botanic Gardens was a highlight with Vishnu as our guide- thoroughly recommend taking the buggy with Vishnu pointing out the must see aspects- he is so funny and takes marvellous photographs! Travelling around Durban, we saw Umglanga Rocks, the docks, cruise terminal, football stadium with the huge statue of Nelson Mandela and Market of Warwick- all described so well by Bule. He answered are many questions and we gained so much in a day Booking was easy, pick up was from our hotel was punctual and we felt safe throughout the journey. Would thoroughly recommend this tour and Bule as a guide. Thank you

  Susan_RSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Fantastic Experience

  The host was super knowledgeable and so nice. Thank you for all the information you gave, including all the new experiences.

  Keke_CAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Bule was the BEST!!!

  Bule gave us the best tour experience of Durban. Every location that he took us to, we were so enlightened. For us, the best part of the tour was the Durban Botanical Gardens. Vishnu was so passionate about his job and his love for the garden (trees and plants). He took excellent pictures and videos! He made you feel like you were in a photo shoot and video production 😄. Do spend the extra for the golf cart, your legs will thank you for it. Thanks again to Bule and 1st Zulu Safari for a wonderful and unforgettable Durban experience! I encourage everyone to visit Durban; it's a BEAUTIFUL PLACE 😍

  Erica_CMarch 2026via Viator

• 5I have had an immensely interesting, safe, pleasant and informative tour learning about the history of Durban and about aparthei

  I will like you to know, that I can give my tour guide Fortune the best recommendation possible. Fortune is knowing and highly informative as a tour guide, and a very pleasant person to be in contact with. I have had a very good, safe and interesting day in his company.

  Jette Maria EFebruary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Poor local tour operator - Zulu Safaris

  first, There was no email sent to me the night prior regarding the tour or who the tour guide is. Then this morning when we waited outside the ship at 08:30, we did not see anyone except another tour guide from this tour operator who was very rude to us. Finally at 9:05am , the director from the tour operator came and put us in a minibus. When I told the director about the bad communication this morning, he responded in an unfriendly tone. The tour guide seems to be assigned to this tour at the last minute. As he was not very well prepared. He did not tell us the itinerary clearly, nor time it properly. We were supposed to end our two at three o'clock, but it ended at two pm instead.

  Jocelyn_HDecember 2025via Viator

• 5Guide experience with the best service and knowledgeable about the history of stadium with its own design and events for many mo

  Durban iconic attraction of Moses mabhida soccer stadium.home of amazulu FC and this place we have different types of service

  Jabulani Robert SDecember 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Durban

• Its from-price is 11% above the median of the 10 city tours we list in Durban.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 10.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Durban

Durban is South Africa's warm Indian Ocean port, a city of golden beaches, Zulu and Indian culture, curry and the hills of KwaZulu-Natal.

Durban sits on a natural bay on the Indian Ocean in KwaZulu-Natal, and its port is one of the busiest in Africa. The Golden Mile, a promenade backed by hotels and lined with sand, runs along the beachfront, and the Moses Mabhida Stadium, built for the 2010 World Cup, has a great arch that visitors can climb or ride up. The city has a subtropical climate with warm sea water all year.

Top-ranked sights in Durban: Sani Pass, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Victoria Street Market.

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