Windhoek in 1 Day for Seniors - Christuskirche (Christ Church)
In Collaboration with Lark Journeys . Updated on February 23, 2026.
This comprehensive 3-hour Windhoek City Tour gives the visitor an overview of the historical sites in the centre of Windhoek as well as an overview drive through the Katutura township. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off if that option is selected and a chance to try local delicacies during the township stop.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Lark Journeys , inspired by the tour Windhoek City Tour. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Christuskirche (Christ Church)
- Tintenpalast (Parliament building) & Independence Avenue
- Independence Memorial Museum
- Overview drive of Katutura township
- Local snack tasting in Katutura
Itinerary
Day 1
3-hour guided overview of central Windhoek's historic highlights followed by an informative drive through Katutura with a short local snack stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if selected (confirm exact pickup time with the operator).
Hotel pickup and welcome (if option selected)
Guide and driver collect guests from hotels/guesthouses in Windhoek and provide a short briefing on the route and safety. If you opted not to be picked up, meet your guide at a central pickup point in the city centre at the tour start time.
Tips from local experts:
- Confirm your exact hotel pickup time directly with the local operator the day before — pickups commonly occur shortly before the tour start time shown.
- Have any mobility needs or limited walking ability noted in advance so the guide can plan short, level routes where possible; the activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Keep a small bottle of water handy during pickup; the vehicle will be climate-controlled but central Windhoek can be warm in October.
Christuskirche (Christ Church) - photo stop
Short stop outside Windhoek's iconic Christuskirche to learn about the city's colonial-era architecture and take photographs. The stop is primarily external viewing with a few steps to approach the church entrance.
Tips from local experts:
- There are a few steps to the main viewpoint; if you have limited mobility request the guide to position the vehicle for better external views.
- Shade is limited at the immediate viewpoint — bring a hat or light cover for sun protection in October.
- Restroom facilities are limited nearby; use hotel facilities before the tour or ask the guide for the next short break.
Tintenpalast & Independence Avenue - driving orientation
Drive along Independence Avenue with a short outside view of the Tintenpalast (Parliament building) and surrounding government precinct while the guide explains modern Namibian history and civic landmarks.
Tips from local experts:
- This is primarily a short roadside stop and photo opportunity; remain with the group and follow the guide's directions when exiting/entering the vehicle.
- Traffic on Independence Avenue can vary; allow time and dress comfortably for brief standing pauses.
- If you have difficulty hearing in open-air settings, ask the guide to position you near them for clearer commentary.
Independence Memorial Museum - overview stop
Exterior and brief interior overview (time permitting) at the Independence Memorial Museum area to discuss Namibia's independence history and view public monuments. The stop is timed for a concise introduction rather than a full museum visit.
Tips from local experts:
- If you would like to enter the museum exhibits, tell the guide at booking — full museum visits may require additional time not included in the 3-hour tour.
- There are some steps and stairways inside museum buildings; staff can advise on level routes but full wheelchair access is not guaranteed.
- Carry small-denomination cash or card if you wish to purchase a short brochure or bottled water at museum kiosks.
Katutura township drive-through and local snack stop
Guided drive through Katutura to learn about the township's history, community life and local enterprises, with a short supervised stop for a taste of local delicacies at a community market or vendor area.
Tips from local experts:
- Listen to the guide's safety briefing while in Katutura and keep personal items secure; follow local guidance during the market stop.
- Try small portions during the local snack tasting if you have dietary restrictions — ask the vendor or guide about ingredients in advance.
- Carry small change (coins/bills) for market purchases; some vendors may accept card but cash is more widely used at informal stalls.
Return to hotels and drop-off
Drive back to central Windhoek with concluding commentary from the guide and drop-off at guest hotels or a central city location as agreed during booking.
Tips from local experts:
- Hotel drop-off will be at the originally provided address unless alternate arrangements are agreed with the guide in advance.
- If you need assistance with luggage or mobility when alighting, notify the guide before the end of the tour so they can prepare a level exit point.
- Allow a short buffer when planning onward travel — drop-off time is approximate and can be affected by city traffic.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Seniors |
| Transfers | 2 |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 4 |
| Total Places | 4 |
| Activities Types | Transfer, Attraction, Neighborhood, Culture |