Port Elizabeth Shore Excursion: Port Elizabeth Walking Tour

Sightseeing  :  South Africa  :  Eastern Cape  :  Port Elizabeth  :  Ports Of Call Tours

A walking city tour through the inner city of one of the oldest cities in South Africa.

Situated on the shores of the Indian Ocean, overlooking Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth flaunts an atmosphere of relaxed year-round fun and excitement. A temperate all year round climate makes anytime a good time to visit this bustling port city. The breathtaking seashore boasts a perfect combination of warm water, protected beaches and invigorating sea breezes. Here you will find some of the world's best sailing venues, first-rate scuba diving with colourful coral species, beautiful reefs and shipwrecks, near perfect conditions for wind-surfing, angling, snorkelling, kite-surfing, fly-fishing and canoeing. Port Elizabeth is a nature lovers dream come boasting 5 different biomes within the city limits.

The city tours start from the Campanile Memorial - an important landmark situated in the heart of the city. We then proceed to follow route 67 - an exciting arts and culture heritage trail that runs through the city. Route 67 incorporates 67 art works that were completed by 67 local artists, these include both historical and modern day pieces that showcase South African history and the people and culture of the Eastern Cape. It also pays tribute to Nelson Mandelas 67 years of service to South Africans. 

The tour also includes a visit to the Donkin Reserve at Belmont Terrace and the old lighthouse that offers the best views of the city. Here you will find yourself surrounded by a mix of exquisite old Victorian churches, newly renovated terraced cottages on Donkin Street; and a lighthouse that once guided ships into Algoa Bay.

Itinerary:
9.30am: Pick up from cruise ship terminal
10am: Start of walking tour
11.30am: Refreshment stop
12.30pm: End of walking tour
1pm: Drop off at cruise ship terminal