Namibia · TOWNSHIP TOURS IN WINDHOEK
Good township tours in Windhoek fill up weeks ahead in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Windhoek’s historic center, taste kapana in Katutura, and visit a community project on this small-group half-day tour.
“The clear and detailed explanation from the tour guide, Petrus, whose enthusiasm was contagious. I highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Windhoek’s 3-hour city and Katutura tour, with historic landmarks, local food tasting, township insight, and Penduka crafts.
“Simon is a nice guy and a great guide with a lot of knowledge about the city and the history of Namibia⭐️”
Explore Katutura, Windhoek’s history, local food, and community life on a private three-hour tour with local guides.
“I had a very nice day. My guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She went out of her way to fulfil my wishes. Everything was great!”
Explore Windhoek’s Christuskirche, Katutura, local markets, museums, and food traditions on a private three-hour walking tour.
“Enjoyed our tour with James and his friends. He explained the history of Namibia and took us to Katura which was really interesting- good to try some local delicacies too. Museums etc were closed as it was Sunday and some places you drive through rather than stop, but overall a really good experience. And good start to the holiday”
Explore Katutura and Havana with a local guide, taste kapana, visit a shebeen, and see everyday Windhoek beyond the tourist center.
“I really had a great tour with Peter. He was informative and happy to share stories. Iwas traveling solo and felt very comfortable. We went to some really interesting places around the Katatura township, ate some great food. Highly recommend.”
Explore Katutura Township near Windhoek with local markets, Kapana street food, Penduka arts, history, transport, and a small-group guide.
“De dingen die we gezien hebben waren indrukwekkend en interessante feiten gehoord. Helaas was de organisatie zeer gebrekkig, laatste moment kregen we te horen dat de tour om 10 uur zou beginnen ipv 8 uur maar ondanks dat was het toch om 12 uur afgelopen?! Met andere woorden een halve tour voor het volle bedrag.”
Explore Windhoek’s landmarks and Katutura market, with Christuskirche, museums, Kapana tasting, transport, and a local guide.
“My guide Tiree was a really nice guy so I hate to say it but, unfortunately, this 'tour' was a complete waste of my time and money(and costly). 😞 I was supposed to be met at 15:50 for the 16:00 start time but he didn't arrive until around 16:20(30min late...). I was told traffic so I didn't stress, but that meant the museum closed as I got picked up, and...pretty much everything was closed. I understood it was a little later in the day, but there should not be a 16:00 time slot if -everything- is going to be closed. Didn't get to see anything on the itinerary(which he didn't…”
Explore Katutura in Windhoek with a local guide, taste kapana at Soweto Market, meet artisans, and learn how the community rebuilt itself.
“What a great experience of the Namibia culture and history, the guide he was friendly and well knowledgeable about the history and culture of Namibia.”
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