Durban from Within : An Immersive City Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Start the day strolling through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanical Gardens with our passionate horticulturalist tapping into its history and unique collection. Time to meet Mama Nkosi otherwise known as the dancing curator of one of the largest collections of traditional art as she reveals indigenous beliefs and tribal culture.

Tuck into lunch (own cost) and sample the popular flavours of Durban — ever tried a bunny chow? With your energy levels restored, enter into the beating heart of the city — Victoria Street Market — and meet local merchants as they peddle their wares.

Drive through the city centre as your guide brings it to life with historical anecdotes and an encyclopaedia of knowledge. Moses Mabhida Stadium isn’t just great to look at, it’s also terrific to jump off (own cost).

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Durban Botanic Gardens

The first stop on this tour is the Durban Botanical Gardens. Here we will meet a passionate local horticulturalist who will help you unlock this living museum after all these gardens have museum status. Explore the gardens and which is home to the loneliest man on the planet (don't stress, it's a plant).

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Phansi Museum

Phansi Museum is home to one of the largest collections of indigenous art and craft in South Africa. Meet Phumzile, the dancing curator of the museum, as you explore South Africa's cultural diversity through art and design.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Artisan Gelato Tasting

Lunch

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Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic Day of Memorable Experiences!!!
BruceDotten,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience that covered so many different aspects of Durban. We had been to Durban a few times before this tour, but on this tour we visited sites we didn't know existed. The added bonus was the personalized tour and info provided at each site by a resident expert. We highly recommend this tour to first time visitors, plus people who visited before as well. You won't be disappointed!
Fascinating Day
Sally J,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour with David from Wild Routes, we throughly enjoyed our visit to Durban with a range of activities. David was prompt, polite and the van was clean and cool. The botanical gardens are full of surprises we were whizzed around in a golf cart and shown highlights of the interesting flora and fauna. The museums, art gallery and especially the markets added to our most fascinating day.
a Durban City tour with depth and joy
371judithk,Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thabo is an experienced guide with a wealth of knowledge. Together with Lindo they were the perfect dream team to see Durban from lots of different sides. The tour involves different people so that you always have the 'best person for the job' and different small businesses and organisations can participate. The day just flew by. We can wholeheartedly recommend the tour.
Felt like we were experiencing Durban with old friends!
Nik-n-Dusty,Dec 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From the moment we met in the hotel lobby, we just clicked! Justin and Thabo are fantastic people and we had a wonderful day with them. And the people we met along the way were just as lovely. We explored the street art scene with Mook and it was absolutely fascinating. We really did feel like we were spending the day with old friends. And it didn't feel like a typical sightseeing excursion. It truly felt like local friends, passionate about their town, showing us around. And we loved every minute of it. From taking the plunge at the Big Rush, to checking out the market, to a bunny chow lunch, to rounding it all out with gin AND gelato tastings, it was a great way to spend the day and see Durban. Highly recommend!