Half Day Pretoria City Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Description
The city of Pretoria (aka The Jakaranda City) is South Africa’s administrative capital and we take you on an amazing cultural experience that includes tree lined avenues, inspiring architecture, historical monuments. Come and explore the Capital City of South Africa with our knowledgeable guides.
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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.
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that pickup times are dependent on your pickup location. Please contact us for a specific pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Reviews(214)
While visiting Johannesburg, my wife and I did the half-day tour to Pretoria. Nicholas was our driver and guide, and he was friendly and informative and did an excellent job unpacking the region's complex history for us. We had adequate time to visit the gardens in front of the Union Houses, do a self-guided tour of the Paul Kruger House, and he led us on a tour of the Voortrekker Monument, explaining the history as it was represented in the layout of the monument and the contents of its museum (and we had time to enjoy the view of the city and surrounding region from there). The drive from Johannesburg wasn't long (about 45 minutes), so it was easy to fit this tour into our brief stay there. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Nicholas, and would recommend this for someone wanting a brief visit to one of the three capital cities of South Africa (in addition to Cape Town and Bloemfontein), as well as understanding the role of the Afrikaner minority in the country's history.
Hi bdauer Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you and your wife enjoyed your Pretoria tour with Nicholas. It's great to hear his knowledge and engaging storytelling helped bring the region's rich and complex history to life. We're also pleased the itinerary gave you enough time to explore each landmark at a relaxed pace. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another South African adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
Our guide Nicolas was good and told us a lot and interesting.
Hi Sunshin... Tack för din fina recension! Vi är glada att du hade en trevlig upplevelse i Pretoria och att Nicolas gjorde turen både intressant och lärorik. Vi uppskattar dina vänliga ord och hoppas få välkomna dig tillbaka på ännu ett äventyr i Sydafrika! The MoAfrika Tours Team
Carson was our tour guide he was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interesting. Got to see some sites we would not have even thought of visiting.
Hi 66nime... Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Half-Day Pretoria Tour with Carson. His extensive knowledge and engaging personality help bring the city's history and hidden gems to life. It's great to know he showed you places you may not have discovered on your own. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another memorable tour soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
An experience that should be added to the tour of Africa knowing one of the country’s capitals. The guide Nikolas helped me a lot in understanding each monument and reading the places visited.
Peverati Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback following your Half Day Pretoria City Tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a different and exceptional experience exploring one of South Africa’s capitals. It is wonderful to know that Nikolas helped make the tour so informative and enjoyable by assisting with the understanding of each monument and the history behind the places visited. Your kind words regarding his guidance and professionalism are greatly appreciated and will certainly be shared with him. We truly value your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in South Africa in the future. MoAfrika Tours Team
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.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Nicholas was punctual, drove you safely, and shared so much interesting historical information about Pretoria. It’s always our goal to provide informative and enjoyable tours, and we’re glad you had a great experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!
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.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a brilliant half-day tour of Pretoria with Khutso. His knowledge and passion for sharing the city’s history truly make the experience special, and we’re glad you never felt rushed and had time to fully enjoy each site. We really appreciate your kind recommendation and are so happy the tour was a memorable one for you. We hope to welcome you again soon for another great experience!
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.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Carson provided such an excellent and informative tour. His passion for sharing the history of South Africa and ensuring guests fully understand the experience truly makes him a fantastic guide. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable tour!
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.
Sightsee06267392658 Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback following your Half Day Pretoria City Tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It is wonderful to know that Carson made your tour so enjoyable with his friendly welcome, clear overview of the day, and informative explanations throughout the experience. We are especially pleased that the quieter holiday period allowed you to fully enjoy the sights and history at a relaxed pace. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will certainly be shared with Carson and the team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable experience in the future. MoAfrika Tours Team
Great tour. Carson did a great job in explaining all the sights and has a wealth of knowledge.
Jflampert Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback following your Half Day Pretoria City Tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It is wonderful to know that Carson made your tour so enjoyable with his knowledge and clear explanations of the sights throughout the day. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will certainly be shared with him. We truly value your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable experience in the future. MoAfrika Tours Team
Lebo our guide was very friendly knowledgeable, and made the trip interesting and enjoyable
D4641QPlouiseb Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback following your Half Day Pretoria City Tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with us. It is wonderful to know that Lebo made your tour so interesting and enjoyable with his friendly approach and knowledge throughout the journey. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will certainly be shared with him and the team. We truly value your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable experience in the future. MoAfrika Tours Team
