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- English
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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Parts of the tour take place within the Donkin Reserve.
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The tour passes by The Donkin Lighthouse.
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The tour passes by the Main Library.
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The tour passes through the Vuyisile Mini Square.
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The tour passes by the Port Elizabeth City Hall.
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The tour passes by The Campanile.
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The tour passes by the Old Post Office Building.
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The tour passes by the Monument to Prester John.
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The tour passes over the Baakens River.
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The tour passes by the Tramways Building.
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The tour passes by the St Mary's Cemetery.
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The tour passes by the No 7 Castle Hill Museum.
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The tour passes by the The Athenaeum.
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The tour passes by the Fort Frederick.
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The tour passes by The Hill Church Central.
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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