Windhoek City Tour
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Windhoek, Namibia
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hit the highlights of history-packed Windhoek on this in-depth, half-day tour—the perfect introduction to the Namibian capital. Get an enriching overview of the city’s major sights, from early 20th-century Heinitzburg Castle to the German-built Alte Feste, or Old Fort. You’ll also enjoy plenty of time to mix with locals in the city’s sprawling residential districts, with a stop for Namibian street food.
- An in-depth guided tour of Windhoek
- Check out a mix of cultural and historical sights, from local townships to colonial-built monuments
- Upgrade to include front-door pickup and drop-off from your hotel for extra convenience
- Learn about local projects for women’s empowerment during a stop at a Penduka NGO
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected) - In Windhoek
- SnacksTry local delicacies
- Anything not under ''Inclusions'
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Guests can be collected from any guesthouse/hotel in Windhoek as long as details are provided.
Itinerary
1
Christuskirche In Windhoek
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Parliament Gardens
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Museum of Namibia (Pass By)
3
Alte Feste
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Katutura
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Penduka Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Very disappointed! Our guide had no awareness of his guests. This tour left me with a very negative opinion of Namibia. I have used Viator for most of my travel and this was my worst experience.
Our guide, Julio, has a great knowledge of the history of Namibia which helped to bring the tour alive. For me the highlight was visiting the market and township of Katutura, and sampling some of the food and spices in the market. The nearby Penduka village is a very inspiring project with good quality art and crafts for sale.
Great tour by Julio!! He was very professional, passionate and well-informed. I’d recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in the city of Windhoek - it’s history, culture and politics.
You learn a lot about the history of Namibia and get to see a lot of amazing architecture, their history and how this history is preserved. The visit of Katutura was confronting on many levels but I was glad that it was part of the tour. What made this tour so recommendable was Julio, our guide. His knowledge was amazing and his passion for Namibia was palpable. I felt very fortunate to have had him as out guide
Great tour in seeing all the main attractions in Windheok. For fair warning, you will see the more undeveloped parts but is totally safe!
Excellent guide in Raymond. Lots of history while showing us the sites in central town, then a visit to the township with food tasting, that was delicious. Visits to craft market & Woman’s collective shop for high quality gifts.
Enjoyable & informative few hours, with prompt pick up from hotel.
Comprehensive tour from a very knowledgeable guide! Decent amount of walking but more driving than we expected (which was fine with us!). Loved seeing the markets and learning the incredible history of the city.
Petrus was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable about the city and its history. I’ve enjoyed going to Katutura and the market
Well presented! Enjoyed the tour. Learned good facts. Good driver. Generated good interest to revisit some places
Fantastic value made even better by our wonderful guide, Petrus. He was very knowledgeable and very well mannered. A wonderful ambassador for Larke.
This was a good tour and a very good way to see the key landmarks in the city centre. We visited more places and for longer than we expected from the itinerary given at the time, which we really appreciated. The tour was also longer than expected, so excellent value for money overall. Our guide was easy-going and knowledgeable. Some people may find it difficult to be a 'tourist' in the outer residential areas and the food market.
Really interesting tour, was great to see the different aspects of the city and learn it's history. Petrus was an excellent guide. Would definitely recommend if you have a day in Windhoek.
Leslie was an exceptional tour guide. I thought 4 hours was going to be long but very interesting and the time flew by.
Short but informative tour .
Must do for a 1st timer in Namibia ..
Petrus was excellent in delivering the history of namibia and the life of namibian overview as a whole ...
Windhoek is a beautiful city indeed
This was a really good trip to see Windhoek. I especially liked the visit out to the township. I would recommend for others with a day in Windhoek.
Wonderful tour! Petrus was such an excellent guide. He toured Windhoek main sights always giving interesting and relevant information. But what I found most fascinating was to discover the townships, learn about their tumultuous history and now the life there. It’s a world of its own. An introduction to the market in the township allowed a tasting of the local specialties of kapana and fat cakes (plus of more that I didn’t try). A short visit to the Penduka project for women was also interesting. I wish I had brought more local currency with me to buy some of their handicrafts. A great value for money half day tour.
The was a very interesting tour of Windhoek. We started in the newer part of town looking a some interesting buildings. As we couldn't get into the market as they were doing a deep clean our driver drove around the older sections of Windhoek. It was eye opening to see how the less fortunate people live. The visit to the little collective where they dry materials and make them into various products was interesting. Your guide was five star as very friendly and chatty. Giving us lots of information.
Really enjoyed this tour - lots of information and tour guide was really friendly. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks for joining us and glad that you enjoyed the tour so much.
I made this booking for my parents to celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary, I got an hour long phone call from them raving about how lovely their guide and trip were; they went on and on about how the guide was very kind and knowledgeable. Thank you Petrus for making it such a memorable experience for them. You made their first full day in Namibia an absolute highlight. Thank you for caring for my parents with such patience as you would your own!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks for taking the time to give feedback and we are so happy to hear that Petrus gave your parents such an great first day in Namibia.
Petrus was such a nice Tourguide and showed us many places in Windhoek and we learned so many new things about the city. You feel very comfortable with him and u also can taste Kapana which was so delicious! Can recommend this 100%.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and we are so happy to hear that you felt comfortable exploring all parts of Windhoek.
Great tour guide. Simply amazing. Very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommended this tour. Great tour.
Great tour, very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Went to very interesting places and learned a lot about the city and the history of Namibia
This tour was informative and fun. Petros is a very easy going character and extremely good at what he does. Can't recommend this enough.
Had the best time with Petros. He’s so patient and caring. He’s also so knowledgeable and shared with us useful and relevant information as needed. Great tour overall! Good cost for the experience too!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thanks for choosing to explore Windhoek with us!
I thoroughly enjoyed my tour with guides Petrus and Esther. Petrus is so knowledgeable about Windhoek and it's history and the tour covers some historical landmarks and visits to an open market in the township and a social enterprise making some great craft products. A great way to see different parts of Windhoek
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thanks for your feedback Sarah and glad you enjoyed your tour with Petrus and Ester.
Fantastic trip with Petrus. The history of Namibia was interesting although sad it was lovely to see the vibrant township and taste the food there. Peru’s is a great ambassador for his country. The vehicle was comfortable and clean.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thanks for the feedback Ruth. Petrus is certainly very passionate about Windhoek and Namibia and so we are glad that you enjoyed your tour with him.
Emmanuel was a great guide. We had the most touching experience in visiting Katutura, you feel the real Windhoek. We also had the chance to visit one of their houses, highly reccomended if you have some spare time in Windhoek.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for joining us to explore Windhoek and Katutura and so glad that you enjoyed your morning with Emmanuel
Very interesting tour in which you will definitely see and learn things you wouldn't otherwise. The tour guide is very keen on answering any questions.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience Jess and hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Namibia.
Our guide, Petrus, was extremely knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. It was especially interesting to learn about Katutura and its residents. Fun visit to the Community Market there.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
So glad that you enjoyed your time to with Petrus, exploring the city and the township area. There is certainly plenty to see and it's so enlightening through the eyes of a local.
Everything was memorable. The tour guide knowledgeable of the history of Namibia. I am Namibian who lives abroad and this tour allowed me to see more of the city and also noticed a lot of changes. Well done Petrus.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for the feedback Elizabeth and great to hear that even Namibian's enjoy our city tour! Hope you had a lovely visit home.
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