Pretoria City Guided Day Tour

Pretoria, South Africa

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This tour is private with just you and the guide in the vehicle. The vehicle is fully sanitized for your use. Pretoria is often called the "Garden City" and indeed this is especially true in late spring when the Jacaranda trees bloom into a sea of purple. It is the capital city of South Africa and steeped in the history of South Africa. You will learn much about South Africa of the present and its history on a tour of Pretoria. Visit venues such as the Voortrekker Monument, The Union Buildings, and Church Square in the center of Pretoria.

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

Freedom Park celebrates South Africa's heritage. It is a centre of knowledge aimed at deepening the understanding of the nation. It strives to accommodate all of the country's experiences and symbols to tell one coherent story.

Freedom Park is a national and international site that celebrates the ideals of liberty, diversity and human rights.

Freedom Park is a national and international site that celebrates the ideals of liberty, diversity and human rights.

Freedom Park is a cultural institution housing a museum and a memorial dedicated to chronicling and honouring the many who contributed to South Africa's liberation. The museum aims to preserve and narrate the story of the African continent, and specifically South Africa, from the dawn of humanity, through pre-colonial, colonial and apartheid history and heritage, to the post-apartheid nation of today. It is a long walk, spanning some 3.6 billion years.

Duration: 2 hours

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

The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. The imposing buildings are located in Pretoria, atop Meintjieskop at the northern end of Arcadia, close to historic Church Square and the Voortrekker Monument

Duration: 1 hour

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

The majestic Voortrekker Monument is situated in the northern part of South Africa in the Pretoria (Tshwane) region in a nature reserve. It is a unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a beautiful setting.

The Monument was inaugurated in 1949. It was designed by architect Gerard Moerdijk. In the Hall of Heroes is the world’s longest historical marble frieze. A tapestry with more than three million stitches is housed in the Cenotaph Hall.

Today it is the most visited heritage site of its kind in Gauteng and one of the top ten cultural historical visitor attractions in the country. It is also the only Grade 1 national Heritage Site in Pretoria. The Monument also manages the Blood River Heritage Site.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Our guide will explain the significance and history of the buildings in this central feature of Pretoria.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: University of Pretoria Museums, University Rd University of Pretoria, Hatfield Campus, Pretoria 0028 South Africa

Much is to be learned here about pre-colonial African civilization and peoples and art, particularly early gold mining and trading with the middle and far east.. Pretoria University along with Cape Town and Johannesburg University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) makes up our top 3 Universities.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng

Depending on the schedule we will stop somewhere to get you a light lunch which is included in the tour. Pretoria has many nice restaurants.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions

Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entry/Admission - Union Buildings
Entry/Admission - Voortrekker Monument
Entry/Admission - University of Pretoria Museums
Entry/Admission - Freedom Park

Exclusions

Gratuities
Souvenirs and Curios

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
A moderate amount of walking is involved (depending on venues chosen)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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