One of the best experiences and get to see the lifestyle and interact with locals, get to see the beauty and glamour of Jacaranda city, and get to know why is the real Capital city of South Africa.
We don't just give tours but we make memories, connect, and make you feel welcomed in the safe and wonderful environment!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM and 1:30 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 4–90)
$93
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Pretoria Tour Half Day experience
Pickup included
Itinerary
The Voortrekker Monument
120 min
Monuments Commemorate the great track, 1836 when the settlers were to establish the Transvaal Colony.
they encountered some battles like battle of Blood river
Admission included30 min
Paul Kruger's house at no 60 Nkomo Street formerly known as Church Str. house with a galvanized Tin roof and a veranda is a museum containing the old original fitting furniture used by the Kruger family.
The house is directly opposite the Gereformeerde kerk, the Church the Oom Paul and his wife used to attend on sunday's and he would give a word or two if he was needed even though he was never a preacher.
On the entrance just by the Varender get welcomed by the two marble lion donated by the friend of the Krugers, Barney Barnato.
Pretoria City Hall
Pass by
The city hall, with its doomed Clock Tower, was inaugurated in 1935. the carillon of 32 cylindrical bells was donated by Sir George Heys, the first owner of Melrose House.
Melrose House Museum
Pass by
Melrose House, in Jacob Mare Street, is the house where the signing of the Vereeniging Peace took place on 31 May 1902 to end the war of South Africa. George Heys the man of many mysteries, during the war the house was requisitioned by the British as the imperial headquarters in South Africa and it was turned into the residential of lord Roberts, the commander in Chief of the British forces.
Let's talk more while on Tour!
Union Buildings
30 min
South Africa's government headquarters are based at the Meintlies Kop and known as the Union Buildings. It was designed by Sir Herbert Baker in Renaissance with the classic idioms. Constructed 1910 completed 1913.
What's included
Included
Hotel Pick up and drop off
Pickup Locations & Times
The vehicle will be marked Hominids Tours
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
27 reviews
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How it compares in Johannesburg
Starting price $93 is 26% below the typical $126 for tours of similar length in Johannesburg
Excurgo comparison of 788 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pretoria Tour Half Day experience take?
Pretoria Tour Half Day experience lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Pretoria Tour Half Day experience cost?
Prices start at $93 per person for this Johannesburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Pretoria Tour Half Day experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
Can I cancel Pretoria Tour Half Day experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The vehicle will be marked Hominids Tours Pickup points include Tshedza Guest House, The Regency Aparthotel.
What languages is Pretoria Tour Half Day experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Pretoria Tour Half Day experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hominids Tours & Travel.
Reviews(27)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Andres_M
August 27, 2026 · via Viator
The most important parts of Pretoria
Well organized for touring the most important aspects of Pretoria.
We were alone in the car with the guide, which is very comfortable.
Operator response
Here’s a warm, professional response you can post:
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the highlights of Pretoria and appreciated the comfort of having a private experience with your guide. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again on another HominidsTours experience. 🇿🇦
Safe travels and thank you for choosing HominidsTours!
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r_mib886
August 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Ben was very attentive and gave us a lot of explanations. He is a wonderful guide.
Excellent. The guide is essential for knowing what to visit.
Operator response
Here’s a warm, professional response you can post:
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the highlights of Pretoria and appreciated the comfort of having a private experience with your guide. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again on another HominidsTours experience. 🇿🇦
Safe travels and thank you for choosing HominidsTours!
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ChrisF4967
June 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Pretoria overview
A great overview of Pretoria including the major sights. Our guide Ben was informative and has an indepth knowledge of the freezes inside the Voortrekker monument, which was extreamily interesting and educational. Admissions were included to the sites, and there is time to explore the Monument and Ditsong Kruger Museum.
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TobiasHoffmann
May 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nice half-day trip
Transport was included. The tour was very private, just us to and the driver. Therefore just by car.
We visited 3 places, and the Foretracker Monument was the most interesting a d we got the most information.
The other 2 places, we visited mostly alone.
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Lars_O
May 3, 2026 · via Viator
Very good guide
Ben was very good, accommodated our wishes and was very pleasant. We felt safe all the time while visiting the center of Pretoria.
Operator response
Greetings,
Thanks a million, Lars, for such a great review. It makes @HominidsTours proud to learn that we have carefully met your expectations.
Highly appreciate the support, Danko means Thank you in S.A
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Stephen2309
April 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fascinating & varied Pretoria tour 👍
Really excellent trip around Pretoria including Vortrekker monument, Kruger house, downtown Pretoria & finishing wandering around beautiful gardens & viewing the 9m tall bronze Mandela monument . Brilliant educated guide👍
Operator response
Greetings Stephen
It’s great to hear the guide made the experience engaging and informative. We truly appreciate your support and hope to host you again soon
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travelhopes
April 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very interesting tour, lots of history.
Thank you to Ben! He fetched us from our hotel and drove us on a historic to present day tour of Pretoria. We learned a lot about the area and some about South Africa in general. We had a great tour of the Voortrekker monument and farm grounds, Kruger house museum, and the Union buildings where the giant statue of Mandela is located.
Funny story while at the statue: there were a lot of elementary students there that day and as I was climbing back up the steps two young girls said hello. I said hello back and one asked how old I am. I told her I am 70, and she said 'Wow! You're old!' : )) We drove by Church Square, beautiful Palace of Justice building, sadly an unsafe area.
We highly recommend this tour, it was well worth our time.
Operator response
Greetings Guys
Thanks 🙏🏾 greatly for such a wonderful review and I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Capital city experience, kindly enjoy the rest of you stay in Africa.
Keep well
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Frits_B
April 2, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic guide who...
Fantastic guide who could tell a lot about history, politics and social developments.
Operator response
Greetings Frits
Thanks a lot for your great review, we are happy to hear that, our Guide was able to deliver a wonderful experience with the city tour, hope to see you Guys soon.
Keep well
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Shelley D
March 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An excellent way to learn about Pretoria
Ben came to collect us at 9am sharp. He was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable. We visited the main sites of historical interest and had plenty of time to look around. Ben gave us lots of additional background information as we drove around and at the sites. The only negative was a lack of air conditioning in the car - we opened the windows.
Operator response
Good day
@HominidsTours we highly Appreciate your feed back and to hear that your thoroughly
enjoyed the experience, and I would like to acknowledge your disappointment regarding the Air-condition, yes the Vehicle used is been taken inn for reconditioning.
I would humbly like to Apologise for this dissatisfaction.
Your dissatisfaction has paved great experience for other clients coming, THANK YOU.
13/03/26 Greetings, Guys once again I would like to say Thank you with the air condition situation, I would like to inform you guys it was sorted out and the vehicle that you were not happy with is now Icy cold. Thanks 🙏🏾
Your sincerely
Ben@hominids
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Andrew_H
February 19, 2026 · via Viator
Great guide very knowledgeable
Ben was a great guide showing us all the main sites to see in Pretoria. I would recommend him. Thank you for a wonderful half day
Operator response
Greetings Sir Andrew
Thanks a mill for a wonderful review, I am glad that @HominidsTours made your day worthwhile, we highly Appreciate your support, hope you had a great time in South Africa.
Keep well and hope to see you guys in a near future.
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