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Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour
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Windhoek
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum age is 5 years
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In this 3-hour tour, you will get to know Windhoek and Namibia from the colonial era to the modern day. Visit the Christ Church and the Old Fort before heading into the township of Katutura to meet the people, taste local delicacies and learn the history of Windhoek and its people.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food tasting
Tips
Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour
(206) Reviews
Windhoek
About
In this 3-hour tour, you will get to know Windhoek and Namibia from the colonial era to the modern day. Visit the Christ Church and the Old Fort before heading into the township of Katutura to meet the people, taste local delicacies and learn the history of Windhoek and its people.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food tasting
Tips
Itinerary
1
Christuskirche
Our first stop is the Christuskirche, Windhoek's most recognisable landmark. Take a look inside (if it's open) and learn about this uniquely designed church in the centre of town.
15 minutes
2
Parliament Gardens
Our next stop is Parliament Gardens, named for it's proximity to Parliament house. Here, we learn all about Namibia's rich history and the people that fought for Namibia's independence.
15 minutes
3
National Museum of Namibia
Here we get to know about Dr Sam Nujoma, Namibia's founding father, and the struggle for Namibia's Independence as well as where we are currently, some 20 years post independence.
4
Alte Feste
Further information on the history of Namibia including the role of the Germans and South Africans pre independence.
5
Katutura
From Windhoek city, we head into the Katutura Township to experience how more than 50% of Windhoek residents live. Katutura itself is a huge area, and made up of all different suburbs of all different socio-economic levels.
1 hour
6
Oshetu Community Market
Explore the local market and try some local delacacies from Kapana (bbq meat) to Mopane worms, to mealie pap and more.
30 minutes
7
Penduka Village
Our last stop is Penduka, a wonderful womens project set up to give women work opportunities. Explore their workshop and see how they handcraft beautiful local curios from batik style fabrics to embroidery and more.
