Pretoria Full Day City Tour

This is absolutely a unique experience in a lifetime. South Africa has 3 Capital Cities being Cape Town seat of Parliament, Bloemfontein for the Judiciary and Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa. After Washington DC, only Pretoria has second biggest diplomatic representation than any city than any other city in the world. Visit the Union Building, Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Church Square, Jacaranda street and get to see Unisa and other institutions of amongst others.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng

You will be collected at your pick-up location in Johannesburg surroundings, confirmation will be communicated 24 hours prior to the tour. We will drive along the N1 highway to Pretoria with your driver-guide.

Stop At: Voortrekker Monument, Eeufees Road Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria 0187 South Africa

Our first stop will be at Voorktrekker Monument a dedicated guide will conduct the tour. The main feature being the Cenotaph in the center of the building on which on 16th December of every year, a ray of sunlight shine/fall on its center symbolizing blessings on the lives and endeavors of the Voortrekkers as well as remembering all those who lost their lives during the “Trek”.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Freedom Park, Koch & 7th Avenue Salvokop, Pretoria South Africa

Just within Voortrekker, we proceed to the historical Freedom Park where the parks dedicated guide will conduct the tour. Freedom Park created to honor those who fought for freedom also as a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Freedom Park is a 54-hectare hill overlooking the city of Pretoria celebrating the South African diversity expressed through the stories and exhibitions.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Union Buildings, Government Avenue, Pretoria 0083 South Africa

After a historical tour at Freedom Park, we proceed to Union Building for a guided tour conducted by the Union Building guide. Learn more about the history of the government seats and enjoy a walk in the gardens where many statues and artwork displayed. These are dominated by the 9m tall Mandela Statute which was inaugurated by former president Jacob Zuma just days from buried Nelson Mandela.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kruger House Museum, 60 Church Street, Pretoria 0081 South Africa

Thereafter proceed to Paul Kruger House Museum which stands as the first house in Pretoria during 1891 to use electricity & have a telephone installed. This house was the last house Paul Kruger would live in before he left South Africa into exile in Europe.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Church Square, Stanza Bopape Street, Pretoria 0186 South Africa

Final stop at Church Square, explore Church Square which was surrounded by the various building that stood from 1856 to 1905, visit the sites that the square houses & are inclusive of the Palace of Justice, the Capitol Theatre & the General Post Office designed by William Hawke.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng

After the historical experience of Pretoria, we proceed to Johannesburg where guests will be dropped off at their picked-up location.