Walvisbay & Swakopmund Township Experience: Discover History & Culture with a Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Walvisbay & Swakopmund Township with a local guide. Discover traditional dress, language, food, and enjoy a live performance by a local choir.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Woermannhaus - The house of Damara and Namaqua Trading Company was designed by architect Mr. Friedrich Hoft.\n\nThe building was completed in 1905. The tower was named ‘’Damara Tower’’ from where observers used to look for ships in the ocean and ox wagons in the desert.\n\nIn April 1909 the Damara and Namaqua Trading Company sold all its shares to…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Guided by a professional
  • Pick-up service in Swakopmund
  • Choice of transportation: bicycle or car
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Be a part of our well-curated Township Cultural Day Tour, immerse yourself in the community, and gain a concise understanding of Mondesa Township’s history in Swakopmund. This tour is framed as a living history, progressing from Owambo regions to Damara and Herero lands. Each stop encompasses a sprinkle of culture, a dash of history, and a whole lot of…

Location
Woermannhaus
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rod_e
Mar 23, 2024
Great tour - Even though we disembarked 2 hours late from our cruise ship, Frans waited for us. He was a great guide and a great singer as well. Great day had by all.
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Margaret_p
Jan 24, 2024
Well worth it - A wonderful chance to meet the people of the Mondesa township. The children at both stops were a delight singing and dancing for us! We enjoyed the hospitality of locals who invited us into their home and fed us local dishes which were excellent! We were then entertained by Rivonia choir - brilliant! Superb guide Frans.
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D_l
Jan 13, 2023
Local Guided Walvisbay & Swakopmund Township Experience Day Tour - It was very insightful seeing how some tribes live and learning about the ‘clicking’ language. We were invited to a lunch at one of the family homes. The people were so gracious and hospitable and trying the various foods was quite an experience. I loved seeing the children and how happy and friendly they were. Our guide was wonderful and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Adam_t
Feb 10, 2020
Discover Local people and culture. - This was an excellent tour, exceeding the impressions given in the description. The highlights were a small meal of traditional local food during which we were serenaded by a small a cappella group singing to the table, and a visit to a local primary school to meet and interact with the 'library prefects' who sang their school song and talked to us about football and books.
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Zoe_l
May 24, 2024
Disappointing - Our tour was cancelled last minute and we were left with no other options for tours. Our money was taken from our account and we have not been given a refund yet.
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Glentravelsfreely
Mar 10, 2024
Reservation cancelled by tour operator - after card charged - because "there were too many people" - Where to begin? Went to Walvis Bay on a cruise ship, March 9, 2024. Booked tour through Viator. Chose the option of having card charged 2 days before the tour. Got a confirmation code and booking reference number. Two days before the tour, my card was charged. Then, the day before the tour, when I went online to get my tour ticket - it was canceled. No notice, nothing. I tried to call the tour operator. No answer. Called Viator, who did get in touch with the tour operator who told them my reservation was cancelled because there were "too many people". Mind you, I made the reservation and got the confirmation WAY in advance of our ship arriving. I tired again to contact the tour provider. This time a dude on a cell phone answered, but then hung up on me. Called Viator back, which took no responsibility for the tour providers with which they contract. So we were left to get off the ship with no plans, then put something together once on the ground - which negates the whole reason for Viator and their vendors, this one in particular.
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Thomas_f
Dec 2, 2023
Very disappointed due to poor communication - Never got to take the tour due to tour operator's poor explanation on meeting point. So I was charged for 5 persons and never experienced anything but disappointment. Evidently this tour operator couldn't access the pier pickup area that all the other tour operators could..
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From $82
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).