Cruise Liner Special: Swakopmund Historical City Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Mobile ticket

Swakopmund is full of surprises! On this city tour, you’ll wander through streets dotted with colonial-style buildings, take in panoramic ocean views from the famous Jetty, and get a taste of the town’s rich culture. It’s a perfect way to see the highlights and enjoy some stunning views along the way!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Hohenzollernhaus

Hohenzollernhaus is an iconic historical landmark located in the heart of Swakopmund, Namibia. This stunning building, which showcases a blend of German colonial architecture and local influences, is a must-visit for any history enthusiast or traveler seeking to understand the unique cultural heritage of the region. Originally constructed in the late 19th century, Hohenzollernhaus has witnessed the evolution of Swakopmund from a bustling harbor town to a vibrant tourist destination. Its intricate design and charming facades make it a popular spot for photography, allowing visitors to capture the essence of this coastal city.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Swakopmund Jetty

The Swakopmund Jetty is a historic, 245-meter-long wooden structure extending into the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views of the sea and the city, and is a popular spot for fishermen, photographers, and those seeking a scenic walk

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Jackets

wind breaker

Options

Cruise Liner Special: Swakopmund Historical City Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Swakopmund Tour
Eleanor T,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great trip with Riaan who went the extra mile to make sure myself and my parents enjoyed our tour. We loved seeing the beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. His pride and enthusiasm for his home town were clear. We had a fabulous time and left with memories that will last a lifetime. The tour was very well organised. Riaan messaged the day before to introduce himself and picked us up straight from the cruise pier the morning of the tour. He was happy to give us extra time for shopping and to tailor the tour so my parents didn’t have to walk too far in one go.
The trip was a lot...
Susan M,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The trip was a lot shorter than expected - only 2.5 hours. It would have been longer if we had paid extra to go into the museum or gone for a coffee etc but we expected the tour to be planned so that it took at least 4 hours. The guide was very good and provided a lot of information. There just wasn’t that much to see. Plus, he had another booking to get back to which meant we couldn’t have had much longer even if we had wanted it.
Good excursion with lots of information
Vitus S,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A nice trip and our driver gave us a lot of information and we saw a lot. We were also able to influence the route and length of stay.
Excellent tour
MISSEVELYNA H,,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Highly recommend this trip ,Annis was a tremendous guide,very knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we enjoyed our trip, we had plenty of time for coffee and shopping for souvenirs as well as looking around the town and seeing the sights. Not having to Walvis Bay and Swakamund before we really enjoyed the day... I also would like to commend Viator for the communication they have provided for these trips that we have done ,with coping with all the changes from our itinerary. We really appreciate their understanding with all the changes
Swakopmund day trip
Pip F,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Hannes was very informative and happy to accommodate any attractions that we wanted to see. He was also happy to stop if we needed anything to take back to the ship
Do not trust this tour.
Richard M,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
They left early without 2 couples. Left us in hot sun for 2 hours. Then put us on short tour to somewhere else as compensation! More went wrong but I waited 1 month before writing this review as I didn't want to be too harsh.
A taste of German west Africa
michael t,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting city with much German influence and tour guide knew where the places of interest were. If we had been on our own we would have never found most of them
Tour time shorter than stated, guide inexperienced
Michael R,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Tour was supposed to last from 10am to 3pm according to the ticket but were simply dropped off at 2am and taken over by another driver and driven to the ship. Guide was inexperienced and from the prescribed tour we had not seen Dune 7 and Walvis Bay with the Pelicans at all. Are practised the abrupt end of the tour very disappointed and felt it was a kick-out.