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Beyond the surface

Tours uncovering the city's colonial history

Our guided city tours in Windhoek, developed by Shared History Tours in close collaboration with local activists and experts, offer travellers a richly researched perspective on Namibia’s colonial past and its lasting presence in society. Each route has been carefully developed using oral histories, archival material, and historical research, bringing together lived experience and documented history.

Travellers explore key sites of German colonial heritage, including monuments, street names, and lesser-known landmarks, while engaging with stories of resistance that are often overlooked. The tours invite visitors to experience Windhoek beyond sightseeing and to leave with perspectives that stay with them long after the journey ends.

Windhoek City Tours

Freedom Fighter Tour

Step into the history of resistance on a journey from the city centre to Old Location and Katutura, exploring Namibia’s long road...

Postcolonial Walking Tour

Perfect for travellers with limited time, the Postcolonial Walking Tour offers an engaging introduction to Windhoek’s city centre on foot.

The Colonial Core

Step into the colonial core of Windhoek and uncover how power, segregation, and colonial ideology shaped the city that exists today.

What Travellers Say

The workshop helped me gain a deeper understanding of Namibia. It highlighted how much history this young country holds and offered guidance on how to engage with it in a thoughtful and informed way.

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Lennart
Workshop Participant

The Freedom Fighter Tour is a powerful and insightful experience that brings Namibia’s liberation history to life. The guides do a great job of summarising everything in a clear and accessible way. A highlight was also the delicious local street food included

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Julia
City Tour Participant

A deeply enriching workshop that opened up new perspectives on global inequalities and postcolonial structures - leaving me with lasting reflections on volunteer work and privilege

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Anouk
Workshop Participant

The Freedom Fighters tour was such a great experience. Ningiree and Rikumbi were incredibly knowledgeable guides who made the experience feel personal and engaging. The whole experience was fast-paced, varied, and really memorable. 10/10 recommend!

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Jana
City Tour Participant

The “Freedom Fighter City Tour” gives you a completely different view of Windhoek. It is not only about seeing places in the city, but also about learning more about history and different perspectives. Topics such as German colonialism, Apartheid  and Namibia’s path to independence are explained in an incredibly engaging and accessible way

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Leonie
City Tour Participant