Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre

Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre
44 K E Masinga Road
North Beach
Durban
South Africa

(031) 368-6833

Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre, 44 K E Masinga Road, North Beach, Durban, South Africa
CLOSED NOW!   Open again tomorrow 9:00 - 16:00
A Holocaust museum with a gorgeous cafe offering breakfasts, lunches and delicious teas. Our opening hours are Monday - Thursday 8. 30 am - 4pm (kitchen closes at 3. 30pm) Sundays 9am - 4pm and Fridays 8. 30am - 2pm (kitchen closes at 1. 30pm) We are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Category: Museums

Reviews

  • PP

    Pattipoops
    27 AUG 2018

    2 hours well spent. Only R50 for pensioners...bargain !! Interesting ,educational, got to see all the places I've only heard about, and the best part was learning where all the landmarks are in...

  • VV

    Vernon V
    8 AUG 2018

    Had a total negative experience! On Monday 31 July my wife and I went to the Durban Tourism Office on North Beach, from where the Ricksha Bus departs. The Bus was parked there. We asked where we can...

  • JM

    Jean M
    27 JUN 2018

    My mom and I had different experiences. Whilst I found the trip to be informative, interesting and relaxing; my mom struggled to comprehend the commentary in the accented English. The tour is...

  • BB

    belleretraite
    14 JUN 2018

    We arrived in Durban one day before our cruise departure and we took this Ricksha Bus tour to learn more about this beautiful coastal city . We took the 1 pm tour starting at the Tourist Information...

  • 11

    184david1959
    18 APR 2018

    This 3 hour bus trip gives a great overview of what there is to see and do in Durban if you have not been here before. They give an informative guide as ou go along. There is a half hour break stop...

  • LL

    Lyrebird6
    17 APR 2018

    A 3 hour tour departing from 1 KE Masinga, Bay of Plenty North Beach at 9am or again at 1pm. A half hour break at a shopping centre in the middle of the tour was good. At 100 rand it was worth it to...

  • SS

    Snazzycassy
    15 FEB 2018

    Definitely gives you a good overview of Durban. Local citizens are surprised at the beautiful buildings that they have not truly noticed and appreciated before, as well as the factual information...

  • BB

    BluffTradewinds
    13 FEB 2018

    Scenic overview of a range of Durban's major attractions and a wonderfully relaxing way to see the city, a great day had by all.

  • 22

    2016msm
    21 NOV 2017

    This three-hour tour reminded me why I usually don't participate in these tours! The main problems: 1. It was impossible to hear the commentator - street noise, bad audio system, etc. Although you...

  • AA

    aqw2016
    13 JUL 2017

    A great concept similar to red bus/yellow bus hop on/off but a three hour trip with two stops of 30 and 10 minutes en route. An interesting route but even as a South African I battled with the guides...

Classification

Durban, eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Departments

Admin Office
Tanya Altshuler [EMAIL]
Circle Cafe
Carol Strous [EMAIL]
Education Manager
Claudia Blythe [EMAIL]

Business Hours

Monday
08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 16:00
Thursday
08:30 - 16:00
Friday
08:30 - 14:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
09:00 - 16:00
Public Holidays
Closed

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