Windhoek City Tour

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Overview: Windhoek City Tour

Head out on a three-hour tour of Windhoek specially designed to suit your interests. It's a great way to take in some of the historical sites as well and get a feel for the city's rich and diverse cultural heritage. Start in the historical section of the town centre, seeing places like the castles Heinitzburg and Sander and Christus Kirche, before getting a feel for some of Windhoek's residential areas.

Other places you might visit include the Tintenpalast and the railway station which houses a museum and the old locomotive, Zwilling.

Please Note that some of the attractions may be closed over public holidays.

Start location: Windhoek
End location: Windhoek
Meals included: Mineral water
Duration: three hour Windhoek City Tour

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Mr & Mrs BfromBerkeley

19 Jun 2024

"Windhoek City Tour review"

"an outstanding tour - Independence Museum, Katatura walking tour, Crafts Center …" Read Mr & Mrs B’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Excellent

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