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Half Day Pretoria City Tour
4 h
Half Day
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About this activity
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.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.Another 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 Afrikaner Boers who resented British rule.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.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. We can talk for hours about Pretoria, and we will when you are with us! Learn more about Pretoria.
Union Buildings
South Africa’s Union Buildings is the official Seat of The National Government and has been declared a South African National Heritage Site.
Paul Kruger House
Paul Kruger was a resistance leader and key figure in the Transvaal war against the British in 1880/1881. In 1882 at the age Of 57 Kruger Was Elected President of The Transvaal and later took up residence at Kruger House In Pretoria.
Voortrekker Monument
The impressive Voortrekker Monument is situated in a nature reserve in the Pretoria (Tshwane) area. in a nature reserve. It commemorates the Pioneering spirit of Afrikaners and is one of the most popular heritage sites in South Africa
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Union Buildings
South Africa’s Union Buildings is the official Seat of The National Government and has been declared a South African National Heritage Site.
Paul Kruger House
Paul Kruger was a resistance leader and key figure in the Transvaal war against the British in 1880/1881. In 1882 at the age Of 57 Kruger Was Elected President of The Transvaal and later took up residence at Kruger House In Pretoria.
Voortrekker Monument
The impressive Voortrekker Monument is situated in a nature reserve in the Pretoria (Tshwane) area. in a nature reserve. It commemorates the Pioneering spirit of Afrikaners and is one of the most popular heritage sites in South Africa
Included
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi
Not included
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
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Great tour if you have limited time. The guide was excellent and we got a lot of info about Pretoria. Well worth it.
The Tour was an absolute ‘must do’ for those interested in the history, culture, architecture and have little time to spend in Pretoria.