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The ideal introduction to this city by the sea, explore the ‘Golden Mile’ beachfront area, visit the Indian and Herbal markets and learn about the Zulu, Indian and colonial influences that have shaped its history and culture.

• Hotel Pick-up and Drop off from Durban Hotels
• Guided Durban City Tour including the 'Golden Mile' beachfront area, the Indian and Herbal Markets, Cato Manor and Durban's Botanic Gardens
• Air-conditioned transportation
• Services of an English speaking guide

This half day city tour is the perfect way to sample some of the attractions and get your bearings. The tour starts off with a drive along the Golden Mile beachfront area, which takes it’s name from the Portuguese explorers who referred to the sea sand along the coast in this area as the 'Sands of Gold'. See Vetchies Pier  and lavish casinos as wells as diverse cultural mix of locals from sari clad Indian ladies walking on the sand to surfers, children feeding the pigeons to traditional healers collecting bottles of seawater to use as muti (medicine). Continue to the harbour entrance for magnificent views of Durban’s coastline before taking in Emanuel Cathedral and the City Hall. The next stop are the Indian and herbal markets where you get a real taste of the Indian influences for which the city is renowned.  Enjoy the scents of spices and see the hawkers and herbalists ply their trades. Afterwards, drive through the sprawling informal settlement of Cato Manor before concluding at the Botanic Gardens where you can purchase a refreshing cup of morning tea.

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• Refreshments
• Optional Gratuities

Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day. It is recommended you take a bottle of water and don't forget your camera! Please note: a minimum of 2 persons is required to book this tour.

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