Culture Walking Tour of Durban with Local Markets, Beachfront, and Lunch
by Spot on Safaris and Tours
Overview
This walking tour of Durban lasts five to six hours and is led by a local guide named Johnny. The tour begins with an introduction to Durban's history and culture. Participants then travel by local minibus combi to visit several markets, including the early morning market, Bridge Market, Indian markets, African medicine (Muti) market, African market, and Victoria Street Market. About three hours are spent walking through these markets, allowing time to explore and shop. After the market visits, the group continues through the city using a combination of walking and local transport to reach Durban's beachfront. The tour concludes with a lunch featuring Bunny Chow, a local Durban dish. The price includes the personal guide, local minibus combi transportation from the starting point and back to the tour's end, and lunch. Drinks, personal expenses, and hotel pickup are not included.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Victoria Street Market
After a historical introduction to Durban, the group uses local transport to visit several markets over the morning. These include the early morning market, Bridge Market, Indian markets, African medicine (Muti) market, African market, and Victoria Street Market. The visit allows walking through the markets and the opportunity to shop.
180 min
Beachfront Lunch
Following the market tour, the group travels on foot and by local transport through the city to reach the beachfront. There, a lunch featuring Durban’s specialty dish, Bunny Chow, is served.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet at Tekweni Backpackers on 9th Avenue just off Florida Road in Morningside.
End point
The tours end at North beach after lunch
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.