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1 day · Pretoria itinerary

Pretoria in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Pretoria? See the capital’s icons. Here is how to spend one perfect day — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Union Buildings
  2. 2Voortrekker Monument
  3. 3Jacaranda streets
  4. 4Cradle of Humankind

Morning: the city

The Union Buildings and Voortrekker Monument.

Midday: heritage

Jacaranda streets and Church Square.

Afternoon: caves

The Cradle of Humankind.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Pretoria — prices per person.

Pretoria,Johannesburg,soweto & Apartheid Museum tour
Pretoria
Pretoria,Johannesburg,soweto & Apartheid Museum tour
5.0(59)·9 hours
from$164/ person
via Viator
Private Cycling The Cradle of Humankind in Game Reserve
Johannesburg
Private Cycling The Cradle of Humankind in Game Reserve
5.0(20)·3 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Private Half Day Pretoria City Tour from Johannesburg or pretoria
Johannesburg
Private Half Day Pretoria City Tour from Johannesburg or pretoria
4.9(77)·4–5 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Cradle of Humankind Tour with Lion Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Cradle of Humankind Tour with Lion Safari from Johannesburg
4.9(73)·10 hours
from$232/ person
via Viator
Johannesburg and Soweto Tour (6-7 hours)
Johannesburg
Johannesburg and Soweto Tour (6-7 hours)
5.0(35)·7 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Pretoria City and Diamond Mine Tour
Pretoria
Pretoria City and Diamond Mine Tour
4.9(70)·8 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Private Cradle Humankind, Caves or Maropeng, Rhino and Lion Park
Johannesburg
Private Cradle Humankind, Caves or Maropeng, Rhino and Lion Park
4.9(87)·5–7 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
Pretoria
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
5.0(21)·5 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator

Pretoria in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Pretoria in one day?
Yes — tour the Union Buildings and Voortrekker Monument, enjoy the jacaranda streets, and visit the Cradle of Humankind.
What is the best one-day tour in Pretoria?
A city tour combined with the Cradle of Humankind captures the best of Pretoria in a day.
Is one day enough in Pretoria?
One day covers the city; add a day for a Pilanesberg safari or Soweto and the Apartheid Museum.

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