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Durban City Walk Tour

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Highlights:

• Experience the Indian cultural delights of Grey Street
• Visit one of the biggest mosques in the Southern Hemisphere
• See the historic Emmanuel Cathedral
• Explore the vibrant Victoria Street Market
• Admire street stalls full of colourful handicrafts

 

Tour style:Walking & Orientation, Market visits, Local Life & Culture
Inclusion:

Tour Guide and Transport

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Food, Drinks, gratuities and tips for drivers and guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 4 - 5 hours
• Meeting point:

  Hotels located centrally in Durban

• Start time: 8.00 AM-8.30 AM,12.00 PM-12.30 PM
• Finish point:

  Hotels located centrally in Durban

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

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

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Durban Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

• 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.

  For the Muti tour, please be sensible about displaying money and jewellery

• Child policy:

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

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Experience the atmospheric vibe of Durban from street-level on this revealing walking tour infused with the essence of India. Durban's Indian population has shaped the face of this cosmopolitan city, bringing rich culinary traditions, age-old customs and Eastern artistic influences to this thriving African port.

 

Start the tour with a local guide and discover the historic Grey Street area (also known as Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street). Explore the arcades and alleys lined with shops selling iridescent saris, fragrant spices and fiery curries - you'd be forgiven for thinking you were walking down the streets of Mumbai or Delhi! Don't forget to take time to appreciate the fine Art Deco architecture of the buildings in this area, which give Durban an elegant, historic feel. The Victoria Street Market reveals hawker-style food, traditional healers, beaded jewellery and other sensory wonders bound to captivate and enthrall.

 

Next, follow your guide to the bustling Warwick Junction precinct where more than 5000 traders market their wares on a daily basis. The atmosphere here is raw and electric, as stalls featuring Zulu clay pots, fresh produce, African art, bright clothing, beaded necklaces, herbal medicine and freshly-caught seafood provide an unfolding array of things to try, buy, taste and photograph!

 

Finish this tantalising tour at a restaurant located near the Stable Theatre, where you can choose to sip a smooth South African wine, down a crisp Zulu beer or sample some traditional African cuisine - a fine way to end this tour through Durban's memorable markets.

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

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 Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

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