Durban: City and Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

Outdoor activities Tours Landmarks & monuments Day Trips From Luxury experiences Guided tours Day trips Viewing points Sightseeing Air & helicopter tours Private tours

Take a helicopter tour over Durban and Umhlanga and explore the city on a guided tour. See the city from the air and on the ground with this tour

Highlights

  • Soar over the city of Durban and the Umhlanga coast on a helicopter tour
  • See the city from the air and on the ground with a city tour in a vehicle
  • Learn about the history of Durban with a visit to the KwaMuhle Museum
  • Stop at the Victoria Street Market and the Zulu Medicine Market
  • Visit the Botanical Gardens and the uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk

Description

Take an exciting private 30-minute helicopter tour of Durban and Umhlanga. Then, enjoy a 4-hour vehicle tour of Durban with a local guide. See the city from the air and the ground, and visit 7 stops and attractions in Durban. Start with a helicopter tour that starts at Virginia Airport and travels south over Durban city and the harbor. Then, move along the coast northwards to enjoy a spectacular view of Durban's promenade (Golden Mile) before making your way to the Umgeni River mouth where the Mangroves Swamps reside. Move towards Umhlanga and Sibaya Casino for a full view of Durban and its surrounding areas. Then, continue with a vehicle tour of Durban. Stop at the Victoria Street Market to shop for African-inspired accessories, clothing, souvenirs, home decorations, paintings, and luggage. Next to the Victoria Street Market is the Zulu Medicine Market where your guide will take you on an informative tour of “Inyanga (Doctors) lane”. The Zulu Medicine Market is a unique place where Zulu culture has survived in the modern urban environment. Continue to uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the famous Golden Mile Beachfront on Durban’s OR Tambo parade. There you will be given time to shop and have lunch. uShaka Village Walk is home to Durban’s most unique shopping experiences, offering a shopper’s paradise in an open-air environment, affording guests a world of entertainment, family fun, shopping, and dining. The tour includes a stop at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which is the oldest Botanical Gardens in Africa, est 1849. Your guide will show you some of the interesting and beautiful features of the gardens and give you the option of extra time to explore alone. The KwaMuhle Museum was once the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and the center of Durban’s harsh system of labor control. Now it has been transformed into Durban’s Apartheid Museum that seeks to reflect Durban’s urban growth and the history of its residents. It also houses a very interesting HIV / Aids exhibition which educates the public on the South African HIV/ Aids situation. The tour also includes various quick stops which include Durban’s City Hall & Harbor.

Includes

30-minute helicopter tour 4-hour Durban City Tour by vehicle Experienced and knowledgeable local guide Visit to Victoria Street Market and Zulu Medicine Market Stop at uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk Visit to the Botanical Gardens Entry to KwaMuhle Museum

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking Bring a camera to capture your memories Sunscreen and a hat are recommended for protection against the sun Smoking, food and drinks, and flash photography are not allowed during the tour The tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems, or wheelchair users

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Directions

Gallery

Book Nearby Accommodation

Get Directions
Check availability

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for Durban.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Durban is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 180+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Nearby Destinations

Events in Durban

Please select a Date first.

Search for a company in Durban
myguide pixel