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Durban Cultural Exploration: Engaging Walking Tour with a Local Expert
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94 Ratings
Durban
Johnny is a true Durbanite and knows the city and it’s people like no other. Therefore, a city tour with Johnny shows the unique sides of Durban that you will never forget. The tour will take you through town to the markets and the beach by using the famous combi’s to get from one place to another. Fun and adventure guaranteed!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Victoria Street Market - After an introduction to Durbans history we will take local transport to the markets and spend the morning walking through Durban’s markets: The early morning market, the bridge market, the Indian markets, the African medicine (Muti) market, the African market and Victoria street market.
Experience the real Durban and do your shopping on the way.
- Durban Beach Front - After a detailed tour of the markets we will proceed through the city on foot and by using local transport. We will end up at the beachfront for a lovely lunch:Durban’s specialty Bunny Chow
What's Included
- Personal guide
- Transportation via local minibus combi for the tour’s duration
- Lunch included
What's Not Included
- No drinks included
- Personal expenses
- Pick-up from hotel
Location
169 Ninth Ave
Ninth Avenue
Meet at Tekweni Backpackers on 9th Avenue just off Florida Road in Morningside.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lawrence_l
May 24, 2024
Johnny is awesome! - Johnny is extremely knowledgeable and fun. He truly cares about the city and shows you what it is all about. I highly recommend this tour
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Erica_b
May 24, 2024
The real Durban - Good tour. Got to see Durban in a way that I wouldn't have on my own. I got to different parts of the city and Johnny has a wealth of knowledge and clearly respected in the community. Plus I got to taste dish that Durban is known for! If you have a chance to take a tour with him- do it!
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Jaqueline
May 2, 2024
Perfect - The experience was perfect, Jhony was very polite and cheerful, he gave us all the information throughout the tour, it was a lesson in history and geography at the same time without losing the joy and lightness, and he took us to places that we could only visit with a local guide. It was all wonderful. Good tour, good history and excellent food
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Soonerboston
Apr 26, 2024
Simply Fabulous!!!! - Absolutely loved this tour. Johnny our guide was excellent, Congenial, knowledgeable, easy to converse with, and a complete gentlemen. He gave us a history lesson from apartheid, to African healers, to produce markets, cow cheeks and Bunny Chow. A truly amazing day, we hated for it to end. If we get to Durban we will call Johnny and have him hook us up with another tour. He and his Durban tour are not to be missed. Thank Johnny!!!!
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225barrieh
Apr 26, 2024
Awesome tour - Johnny was great!! We really felt like we got to know the culture and the area. He is so knowledgeable and easy to be around. We loved every minute and wished we had more time. Would highly recommend him!!
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Ranvirj2015
Apr 15, 2024
Superb, fun and insightful! Johnny is THE best! - Johnny did not disappoint on any level. He exceeded our expectations as he was genuinely interested in sharing stories and insights about the Durban of the past, present and future! His approach included walking; taking a local bus; a minivan; tasting food in local markets; interacting with shop owners; taking in panoramic views and engaging in questions about South Africa's apartheid and current society. At short notice, he coordinated a tour of the Sani Pass with an another operator which was an excellent adventure! We left behind our favourite coffee mug and he arranged for its return on our way to the airport! Johnny is THE best!
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Quitneyp
Apr 5, 2024
Good Tour in Durban - My friend and I just so happened to meet Johnny as he was picking up another guest from our hostel. He was kind enough to let us join his tour. It was a wonderful experience. We really got to see a different side of Durban and gain a better understanding of the history and culture. Johnny was very knowledgeable and guided our group through some interesting areas and delicious food items. He even helped us to get a ride from the tour straight to the airport. Would highly recommend for a good tour in Durban.
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Keather
Mar 31, 2024
A Tour Like No Other! - This experience is like other. We got to explore places in Durban we would never see on our own. The tour included a unique view into the landscape, people and resourceful transportation in and around the neighborhoods, city, and Durban Beach.
Johnny is a great guide! We tried new and unique food and had time to do some local shopping. I bought a beautiful skirt and love the looks on the faces of the people at our resort when they learned where I got it.
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H9981eykellym
Mar 7, 2024
Fantastic Durban cultural tour! - Johnny was a fabulous guide. We learned the history, culture,politics of Durban while visiting neighborhoods,African markets, and tasting delicious African food that we wouldn't even know to order. We walked, we rode the local buses and we finished with a lunch of bunny chow on the beach
The tour could not have been better! Highly recommend our guide Johnny and this tour!
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Lunad903
Feb 28, 2024
Awesome experience! Very welcoming and well-planned - I couldn't have thought of a better first impression of Durban than what I got through Johnny! He has so many stories to tell and so much information about south africas politics, culture and people and he takes you to beautiful, authentic markets you'd probably never visit on your own. I can really recommend this tour to anybody coming to Durban!
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