Port Elizabeth Tour: Historic City, Breweries & Township

Walk the city Nelson Mandela's name came to, taste what locals brew, and see a township older than most of South Africa.

A six-hour guided tour of Port Elizabeth covers the historic city center on foot, two local breweries with tastings, and a cultural township experience, with hotel pickup and lunch included. The tour mixes walking (2.5 hours through downtown) with brewery visits and a township stop, so expect a mix of pace and standing time. A moderate fitness level helps, and the minimum drinking age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Port Elizabeth city highlights

• Climb stairs or elevator at Route 67 start
• View market square and buildings
• Climb old lighthouse and see artworks
• See oldest British structure in South Africa

The experience

Six hours takes you through Port Elizabeth's oldest neighborhoods and the landmarks that shaped the city. You start at Donkin Reserve, climbing to the top of the pyramid or taking the elevator for views across the city and the start of Route 67, the public art trail that threads through downtown. From there the walking tour moves through the market square and past the oldest remaining British structure in South Africa, with your guide pointing out the colonial architecture and the artworks that line the route.

Two brewery visits break up the walking. You stop at local breweries, taste what they make, and get a sense of the craft beer scene in the city. Lunch is included, built into the day's rhythm. The tour also takes you into one of South Africa's oldest townships for a cultural experience that sits outside the downtown core: a part of Port Elizabeth's story that the walking route alone wouldn't reach.

Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't need a car or directions to the starting point. Your guide speaks English and knows the city's history. Bring comfortable shoes for the 2.5-hour walking stretch, and let the operator know about any dietary needs when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• a 2.5-hour walking tour through the historic city center.
• visits to two local breweries with tastings.
• lunch.
• and a cultural township experience.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Afroventures Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?The hotel pickup means you don't need a car or knowledge of where to start, so it works whether you're staying downtown or outside the city. The six-hour length fits a single day without rushing, though the walking and brewery visits ask for a moderate fitness level and comfort with standing and climbing stairs.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What is Route 67 in Port Elizabeth?

Route 67 is a public art trail running through downtown Port Elizabeth, featuring a variety of artworks along the walking route. You'll experience it as part of the city center walk, starting from Donkin Reserve.

How much of the tour is walking?

The walking portion lasts two and a half hours and covers the historic city center, including the market square, Donkin Reserve and the old lighthouse. The rest of the day splits between the brewery visits and the township experience.

What's included in the brewery tastings?

You visit two local breweries and taste their beers as part of the tour. Alcoholic beverages are included, though the minimum drinking age is 18.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price. Let the operator know about any dietary requirements when you book.

Will I need my own transport to get to the starting point?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you'll be collected from your accommodation and returned at the end of the day.