Windhoek: Katutura Township and City Walking Tour
Explore Windhoek on a guided walking tour. Visit historical sites, the Windhoek Crafts Centre, and the vibrant Single Quarter Open Market.
Highlights
- Discover Windhoek’s rich history and culture on a guided walking tour
- Visit the iconic Christuskirche and the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia
- Explore the Independence Memorial Museum and Genocide Memorial Monument
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Windhoek Crafts Centre
- See the diverse cultures of Namibia at the Single Quarter Open Market
Description
Begin your tour with a visit to the German Lutheran Church (Christuskirche), built by German settlers between 1907 and 1910. Next, see the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia (Tintenpalast), constructed by the same settlers.
Continue to the Independence Memorial Museum, built by North Korea in 2014, and learn about the country’s history. Stop at the Genocide Memorial Monument, commemorating the war between the Herero and Namas tribes and the involvement of Germany.
Visit the Windhoek Crafts Centre to see local artisans at work. Then, head to Pepata Traditional Food Restaurant to discover traditional dishes like Omahangu porridge.
Explore China Town, a bustling area with a significant Chinese community. Visit Okahandja Park, a rural settlement, and gain insight into the lives of its residents.
Finally, stop at the Single Quarter Community Open Market, where people from different tribes sell their traditional products, and visit the Old Location, the first settlement in Windhoek.
Includes
- Walking tour
- Guide
- Visit to German Lutheran Church (Christuskirche)
- Visit to Parliament of the Republic of Namibia (Tintenpalast)
- Visit to Independence Memorial Museum
- Visit to Genocide Memorial Monument
- Visit to Windhoek Crafts Centre
- Visit to Pepata Traditional Food Restaurant
- Visit to China Town
- Visit to Okahandja Park rural settlement
- Visit to Single Quarter Community Open Market
- Visit to Old Location
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks
Important Information
- The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended
- The tour visits areas with historical significance and cultural diversity
- Be prepared to experience different traditional foods at Pepata Traditional Food restaurant
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
