Best Cultural Tours in Durban 2025

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 175.87

Enjoy a half day tour focusing on KwaZulu-Natal’s diverse wildlife. Only a 50 minute drive from Durban the tour is a relaxed day tour for the Safari enthusiast who doesn't want to travel too far. Your local qualified tour guide will share their knowledge and experience, educating you about South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal. The tour has two wildlife related stops, a elephant encounter at Natal Park and Tala Private Game Reserve. The Natal Park will giving you the unforgettable chance to interact up close with the African and Asian Elephant. The last stop is Tala where we will take you around the reserve in search of wildlife. Tala has a wide variety of wildlife including Hippos, Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra etc.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 64.70

Johnny is a true Durbanite and knows the city and it's people like no other. Therefore, a city tour with Johnny shows the unique sides of Durban that you will never forget. The tour will take you through town to the markets and the beach by using the famous combi's to get from one place to another. Fun and adventure guaranteed!

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 84.17

This tour includes a variety of stops and gives tourists a chance to see Durban and learn about the people and its history.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 117.64

Embark on a scenic and guided full day tour of Durban’s Top 10.  An experienced and knowledgeable local guide will show you a variety of landmarks which highlight Durban’s diverse culture and history. Attractions to see include the Mahatma Gandhi's House, Umhlanga Promenade, Durban's Golden Mile beachfront, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Botanic Gardens, Victoria Street Market, Zulu Medicine & Herb Market, City Hall, KwaMuhle Museum and Ushaka Village Walk.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 146.46

This full day tour is a combination of a Durban City tour and a visit to PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. This tour is one of our most popular day tours. It is an entertaining and relaxing tour with a qualified tour guide that allows you to see a lot of Durban's landscape as well as experience Zulu culture.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 173.52

Today is all about context, immersion and relevance. We will start where all things should, at the beginning. Meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum who will introduce you to a vast collection of indigenous art and crafts before sampling Pan African Cuisine. Time to head to Isithumba — a living Zulu cultural village. A local resident will help you to explore the village on foot as you begin to understand a different way of life. If the ancestors are kind you may even meet the village chief or the local spiritual healer for an immersive exchange. The Markets of Warwick are our final stop. This curious quarter represents the beating heart of indigenous culture. Meet the Lime and Imphepho Gogos (female elders) and watch them create their goods before you witness the culture shock that is Muthi Bridge or as we like to call it — “Sangoma Central”. Unlock this mysterious place and get a feel for where the culture is heading.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 197.05

Without a doubt the Sani Pass is one of the most spectacular and scenic mountain passes in Africa.  This tour is a must if you are travelling to Kwa-Zulu Natal.  The Pass winds steeply through the summit of the Drakensberg and through the Lesotho border post.  Many adventurous travellers from across the world include this on their itineraries in order to traverse the breathtaking natural scenery this precarious mountain has to offer.  The guided tour does not require any physical fitness and therefore encourages people of all ages.  You will collected at 6:00 from your accommodation in Durban and return at approximately 18:00 depending on weather and traffic. The tour packs a big punch with unforgettable views.  You will leave having conquered the highest and most iconic pass that Southern Africa has to offer.   

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 105.88

Our tour of Durban, a bustling metropolis, often called the cultural ‘melting pot’ of South Africa, includes a drive through the sports corridor with its impressive sporting facilities to the Blue Lagoon area on the Umgeni River where you get a panoramic view of the whole bay of Durban. Then past the so-called Apartheid Beaches, the Marine Parade (Golden Mile) where you will see the rickshaws, en route to the impressive developments at the new Point Waterfront area. We drive past the busiest harbour in Africa and various historical monuments, and then through the city centre where the original Railway Station building, the City Hall and the Post Office buildings each have a story to tell. We stop at the Indian Market where you get a glimpse into the Indian culture and bargain for souvenirs and spices. Our last visit is to the Botanical Gardens with its extensive collection of trees and plants from all over the world, as well as a famous cycad collection and orchid garden.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 152.93

Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance The tour is a walking tour, lasting about 90 min (light activity). We'll get to meet the actual Chief/Headman of the village, as well as the Sangoma (traditional healer). We'll also get to walk down the river, a place of huge importance to the Zulu people, where young boys traditionally met their wives to be.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 132.34

Start the day strolling through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanical Gardens with our passionate horticulturalist tapping into its history and unique collection. Unlock the trendy suburb of Glenwood with artist Mooki Lion and track down the public portfolios of local street artists. 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). Finish the day at Station Drive Precinct for an artisan gelato tasting.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 191.16

Forget the ocean, let’s hunt some vistas. Road trip inland towards the Maloti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site before arriving at the rich emerald Giants Castle Nature Reserve. Meet our Anthropologist, Dr Jeremy Hollmann, who’ll help you unlock this mysterious and interesting place. Dr Hollmann will guide you through the rugged terrain to the Main Caves and delve deeper into the anthropology of the SAN people. At Main Caves you will have a chance to take in the exhibit which depicts SAN/Bushman as they are thought to have looked and lived. Tuck into lunch at the Nottingham Road Brewery (own cost) before journeying along the Midlands Meander. Visit to the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics where you can expect an exhibition of creativity. Finish the day with an iconic stop at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site for a peek into South African notorious history and a bucketlist photograph.