DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Diverse cultural influences from Asia, Africa and Europe have each contributed to Durban's development and unique character. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this sub-tropical city from the comfort of an air-conditioned motorcoach.

After departing the quayside, you will follow the palm tree-lined Victoria Embankment, passing the Vasco Da Gama Clock, the Dick King Statue, the imposing Durban Club and the Yacht Club en route. Continue past the Sugar Terminal and the University of Durban-Westville, stopping briefly at Currie Hill to take in the panoramic views of the city.

From here, it is a short drive to the Durban Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens, which besides housing a wide variety of local flora, are also very well-known for their orchid house and rare collection of cycads, a plant that dates back to prehistoric times.

After this visit, continue past the Old Market Square, which represents the City Hall in Belfast and serves as Durban's municipal offices. Glimpse the Natural History Museum and Post Office before continuing past the Old Inland Revenue Building and Reserve Bank.

Disembark your coach at the Victoria Street Market, commonly known as the Indian Market, to browse among glorious arrays of delicately fashioned ebony and ivory ornaments and other exotic finds. Eastern and African aromas envelop you, as you wander past herb and spice stalls or sort through baskets of delightful wooden carvings. The offerings are endless and you will have a brief time to shop and explore on your own.

After this visit, drive along the "Golden Mile" (beachfront), where Zulus, resplendent in their traditional regalia, transport visitors in their colourful rickshaws. Also pass by the Juma Mosque, which is reputedly the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and is famous for its massive golden dome and turrets.

Return to the Durban Harbour to rejoin the ship.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Diverse cultural influences from Asia, Africa and Europe have each contributed to Durban's development and unique character. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this sub-tropical city, taking in the city’s highlights with stops at its botanical garden and Victoria Street Market to browse its exotic finds.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 – 00:45 Depart the quayside and drive along the Victoria Embankment, passing the Sugar Terminal and the University of Durban-Westville en-route
00:45 – 01:00 Photo stop at Currie Hill, with view over Durban
01:00 – 01:15 Drive to the Durban Botanical Gardens
01:15 – 02:15 Enjoy a walk through the Botanical Gardens
02:15 – 02:30 Drive to the Victoria Street Market
02:30 – 03:00 Visit the Victoria Street Market
03:00 – 03:30 Depart the Victoria Street Market and drive back to the quayside, via the “Golden Mile”

Approximate duration: 3½ hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- Flat, comfortable walking shoes & sun hats are strongly recommended
- Most of the shops at the Victoria Street Market are closed on Saturday afternoons; and all day on Sundays
- The “Golden Mile” is closed to coach traffic over the peak Christmas & New Year period
- Guests in wheelchairs can manage this tour with the aid of a ship’s escort or spouse
- This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties

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