Half-Day Pretoria City Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Union Buildings
- Voortrekker Monument
- Church Square
- Freedom Park
- Jacaranda-lined streets
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
On this half day tour you will learn a lot about the fascinating history of South Africa during a Pretoria city experience. Pretoria is the capital of South Africa and therefore full of historic sites.
A major attraction on this tour is the Voortrekker Monument. This monument is of great significance to many Afrikaans speaking South Africans, there it stands for Afrikaner Nationalism. The monument is in the shape of a big stone cube. The interior walls depict the story of the Great Trek, a mass movement of Afrikaaner Boers who resented British rule.
Pass by: Pretoria has character in its buildings and during this city architecture tour you will be given ample opportunity to ask your guide about the history behind the buildings and culture. We visit Church Square with prominent buildings like the Ou Raadsaal, Palace of Justice and Capital Theatre.
Next interesting site on our tour is the Paul Kruger House Museum. Kruger National Park is named after Paul Kruger. Learn more about this fascinating man and his life. The house displays furniture and personal items of the Kruger family.
We visit the Union Buildings, headquarters of the government. The buildings are beautifully situated in terraced gardens, trough which you can enjoy an idyllic walk.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and landscapes.
- Ensure you have a valid ID or passport for identification purposes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Traveler reviews
Amazing afternoon in Pretoria
Our guide Nicholus was on time. He drove us carefully to Pretoria and gave us a lots of informations about history. We really enjoyed our tour.
Khutso - what a guy!! Fabulous trip to Pretoria
An absolutely brilliant day with Khutso. We booked the half day tour of Pretoria and Khutso’s knowledge was outstanding. The tour was well managed, we were not rushed and Khutso provided all the background to each site we visited. Highly recommended. A truly wonderful experience with a wonderful guide.
Educational
Carson was an excellent tour guide. Gave us a in depth review of the history of SA as a whole and made sure we understood.
Carson was great!
A friendly and smiling Carson picked us up at our hotel. We were greeted with an overview of our tour and a bottle of water. Our tour happened to fall on a holiday, so there were no traffic issues or crowds to deal with. This allowed Carson to really explain the sights and history without pressure. This was a great experience.
Super Tour
Great tour. Carson did a great job in explaining all the sights and has a wealth of knowledge.