Unforgettable experience at all levels - Unforgettable experience. I was very impressed by Johnny and Hanne who offered me exceptional customer service. They are very attentive to detail, responsive and kind, and thanks to them, my trip to the Drakensberg mountains, Lesotho and Durban was magical. A few days before my Check-out for Kwazulu-Natal, I asked them at the last minute if it was possible to go to Drakensberg, Sani Pass and Lesotho, and they organized a dream tour with a very competent Guide. Johnny adapted to all my last minute needs (pick up and drop off at the airport, and even a last minute detour to Pietermaritzburg for a surprise visit to a friend). Captivating tour of Durban with Johnny, who gave me a detailed history of the city and took the time to show me the beautiful Botanical Gardens, downtown, markets and waterfront where we had a delicious lunch. I highly recommend at all levels. Many thanks to Johnny and Hanne who are very professional and friendly and have coordinated my trip perfectly since day one!

Amazing experience. - We had an amazing experience getting to experience central Durban in ways we definitely wouldn't have otherwise. Our guide was amazing and super knowledgeable about everything Durban. It was all around wonderful and we would definitely recommend if you are in Durban.

Full-on recommendation for Johnny & this tour - Booked the tour with Johnny for the whole family with two adult children. And none of us will ever forget this incredible experience. We felt Johnny was the perfect guide, showing us a scope of life in Durban we would otherwise not have seen. Sharing his insights on what makes Durban special, putting it in context with overall info on South Africa, and sprinkling it with some good humour: Johnny is a very knowledgable guide and great company.

Amazing Experience - Durban is an amazing city, but it does have its issues! This was my second time in Durban and I really did not want to spend it again in the immediate area of my hotel and being bused everywhere else. After researching the options available I settled on Johhny Matthews 'Cultural Walking Tour of Durban' what a fantastic decision this was. Six of us booked a morning tour (which turned out to be a private tour) with Johnny who has 30-plus years of experience in tourism and it shows. The tour is scheduled for 4/5 hours, ours was 6 hours for which we were very grateful (if you want it shorter, tell Johnny he is very accommodating). I am writing this review as a guide myself. Because of Johnny's background and experience in tourism, he quickly assesses what his clients are interested in. He is a local and has a wealth of information on both Durban and South Africa, he gave us a wonderful insight into the history, culture, diversity, inclusion, changes (both positive and negative), and what he believes will be the future for Durban. We rode with locals on the local taxi service (white minibusses) which is an experience all in its own. We went to a wonderful lookout point with great views over the city, we walked through the suburbs all the time Johnny telling us interesting details about the buildings the people, and the neighborhoods. Then we headed for the markets, the majority of people will tell you "Do Not Go To The Markets" and I would agree with them, unless you go with Johnny. Before we got to the markets he told us that there would be only 6 white people in the markets that day, and that would be us! Johnny has been running this tour for 11 years and all the traders appear to know him, he will tell you the Do's & Dont's before you enter the markets. In the markets (which are huge) we were met with smiles and shouts of "Shoot Me" meaning photograph me or selfie with me. We spoke with traders and Johnny was on hand to explain the different items on sale that we might not be familiar with. But remember, it is a market and people rely on sales to live, so if you can, please support them, even a little. After the markets, we headed to North Beach for lunch overlooking the beach and the Indian Ocean arranged by Johnny. I know this has been a long review, but I believe it was needed to try to get across the wonderful experience we had on this tour, at no time did we feel uncomfortable or in danger. Six hours seems a lot but it flew by. Johnny Matthews is a wonderful guide and ambassador for Durban and South Africa. If you are thinking of doing a walking tour of Durban, then I highly recommend that you do this one.

Excellent Experience - I really, really enjoyed this. Johnny is a delightful guide. He's flexible and friendly and the rapport he has with street vendors and others we encountered felt very authentic. His enthusiasm and knowledge about Durban made this well worth the price.

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

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!

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

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!!!!

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!!