The Donkin Reserve: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Port Elizabeth

The Donkin Reserve: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Port Elizabeth

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About This Tour in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth owes its existence to one major historical event: a decision by Britain’s House of Commons on 12 July 1819 to approve the expenditure of £50,000 on the Cape Emigration Scheme. This self-guided audio tour is about that emigration scheme and the establishment of a port and a community, who created a town with strong cultural links to the land of their birth. I’ll be showing you some of the more remarkable buildings and monuments that have sprung up over the past two centuries. Along the way, you’ll see historic stone churches and a 52-metre-high tower, the Campanile, built to mark the 100th anniversary of the settlers’ arrival. You’ll see a stately City Hall built alongside a market square where for almost 100 years ox-wagons would congregate to sell ivory, animal hides and wool. You’ll see elaborate architectural gems, including a library whose terra cotta façade was manufactured in Britain and shipped out to Port Elizabeth.

Why Visit Port Elizabeth?

Port Elizabeth, South Africa offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Port Elizabeth provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Port Elizabeth

You can reach Port Elizabeth, South Africa by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's Not Included

  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Parts of the tour take place within the Donkin Reserve

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Parts of the tour take place within the Donkin Reserve

Parts of the tour take place within the Donkin Reserve.

The tour passes by The Donkin Lighthouse

The tour passes by The Donkin Lighthouse.

The tour passes by the Main Library

The tour passes by the Main Library.

The tour passes through the Vuyisile Mini Square

The tour passes through the Vuyisile Mini Square.

The tour passes by the Port Elizabeth City Hall

The tour passes by the Port Elizabeth City Hall.

The tour passes by The Campanile

The tour passes by The Campanile.

The tour passes by the Old Post Office Building

The tour passes by the Old Post Office Building.

The tour passes by the Monument to Prester John

The tour passes by the Monument to Prester John.

The tour passes over the Baakens River

The tour passes over the Baakens River.

The tour passes by the Tramways Building

The tour passes by the Tramways Building.

The tour passes by the St Mary's Cemetery

The tour passes by the St Mary's Cemetery.

The tour passes by the No 7 Castle Hill Museum

The tour passes by the No 7 Castle Hill Museum.

The tour passes by the The Athenaeum

The tour passes by the The Athenaeum.

The tour passes by the Fort Frederick

The tour passes by the Fort Frederick.

The tour passes by The Hill Church Central

The tour passes by The Hill Church Central.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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