Ultimate Port Elizabeth Tour

Experience the best of the friendly city with a combination of a walking city tour, a visit to 2 local craft beer breweries and a township experience in one of South Africas oldest and most unique townships!

This full day tour includes a walking city tour through the historic city of Port Elizabeth, highlights during this part of the tour include a visit to the Campanile Tower, City Hall, The City Library, Route 67 art walk, the Donkin Reserve including the best view of Port Elizabeth. The next stop is at The Dockside Brewery, a local brewery specializing in small quantities of extremely special beer, the brewery on route is The RIchmond Hill Brewing Company where you can sample some more special local beers.

The last part of the tour takes place in Walmer Township, one of the oldest and most unique townships in South Africa. Take a walk through the streets with your local guide and learn more about the often undocumented history of this unique area. At the end of the tour you can enjoy a meal with local family.This a fantastic cultural experience that should not be missed by anyone visiting South Africa.

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Itinerary

Walking City Tour

The tour starts off with a walking tour through the historic city center of Port Elizabeth. The highlights include: Route 67, The Campanile Tower, City Hall, Market Square, The Donkin Reserve and Fort Frederick.

Brewery Visit

Next stop is at the Richmond Hill Brewing Compnay, learn all about the art of making craft beer and sample some of the most unique beers on offer in South Africa. After tasting a few samples we move on to the Bridge St Brewery, one of Port Elizabeth's favorite spots. After sampling some of their delicious beers we move onto the next stop. Walmer Township.

Walmer Township

On arrival at Walmer Township, enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family in their home. After lunch we head out for a walk through the surrounding are learning more about the often undocumented history of this fascinating area and catch a glimpse of local customs and traditions.

Highlights

Donkin Reserve

City Hall

Route 67

Fort Frederick

The Campanile Tower

Richmond Hill Brewing Company

Bridge St Brewery

Walmer Township

What Guests Say

This is a great place with great people and its in prime location close to the beach and airport. I Will definitely recommend this backpackers experience to anyone any time. Can't wait to plan my next trip and visit here soon in the near future again.

- Heinrich S
If you are staying in Port Elizabeth, I would really advise you to spend some time at Lungile Backpackers Lodge. Why? Simply because you really feel home there. The area is really chill with a nice pool and good space to relax. But most of all, the staff is really helpful, and it was the most friendly I've met in South Africa. Thus, I must thank Leigh, John and... Read More

- Victor M

Cape Town
I arrived on the Baz Bus fairly late at night, the reception staff where very friendly and helpful even this late. The lounge space creates a friendly homely atmosphere and you can grab a beer from the reception desk. The garden is nice and big if you want to just chill out in the sun. This is a great base to explore PE and its wonderful beaches from. There... Read More

- WildLubanzi
We experienced an awesome weekend at Lungile bakcpackers. Everything was perfectly arranged for us. At arrival we spend the day at the swimming pool and free pooltable, while the helpfull people from Lungile were helping us with the braai. They were really flexible in adapting to our needs, such as pick-up times, towels and activities. Via Afroventures they arranged wildlife combo, where we got to ride and feed an... Read More

- melissakooke92

Port Alfred, South Africa

Ultimate Port Elizabeth Tour

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