Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour worth booking?
Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour is a 5-hour experience in Pretoria, South Africa, from $1890 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (9)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $1890 per person
Experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's Capital City on a day trip. During this tour you will learn about Pretoria, a lovely and quiet city that has a long, involved and fascinating history. Also known a
What you get
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- entry/Admission-Voortrekker Monument
- Entry/Admission-Paul Kruger Museum
About this experience
Experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's Capital City on a day trip. During this tour you will learn about Pretoria, a lovely and quiet city that has a long, involved and fascinating history. Also known as Tshwane, it is South Africa's administrative capital, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa. Meet friendly locals, learn about the vibrant history, and immerse yourself in the colorful atmosphere of this fascinating city. Pretoria has a beauty all of its own, and the slow pace of life is regarded as a bonus by its residents. You will discover a land of contrasts and encounters that will leave you inspired and enriched. Pretoria showcases our culture and history with many monuments and museums, giving visitors a special insight into what has shaped South Africa and her people.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- entry/Admission-Voortrekker Monument
- Entry/Admission-Paul Kruger Museum
Not included
- Lunch
- Personal purchases
What you'll see and do
Johannesburg
You will be picked up from your hotel, General introduction and overview of the area and the guide will brief you about the program of the day.
40 minutes here
The Voortrekker Monument
This is Biggest Monument in Africa. Specifically important to the overall understanding of Boer culture in South Africa in the 1800’s. While Pretoria at that time was Boer capital. Built to honour those who left the Cape Colony under British control in pursuit of self determination. Subsequently left the Cape colony between 1835 and 1855 and became known as Voortrekkers. It is a massive 40 metre high granite structure built on a hill top and can be seen from most parts of Pretoria. The laager wall of 64 wagons circles the Voortrekker monument while being the same number of wagons used in battle of Blood River. A very significant battle in South Africa’s past. Above all the Voortrekker monument played a huge part in uniting Afrikaners in 1940s. Thus was important in bringing about Apartheid. As a result, Afrikaans is today still very prominent in Pretoria. Although Pretoria is also culturally diverse it's culturally different to Johannesburg.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Kruger Museum
Learn more about the former president of South Africa and view a display of furniture and personal items that belonged to the Kruger family. Kruger House Museum was Kruger’s personal House. Built in 1884, it was the first house in Pretoria to be lit by electricity. Immaculately recreated to look exactly as it did when Paul Kruger, president of the Zuid Afrikaanse (Transvaal) Republiek, lived there more than a century ago. On view is also the Presidential coach – luxury train wagon. Across the road is Paul Kruger’s Pretoria Church, the Gereformeerde Kerk.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Church Square
Historic Pretoria city centre with statue of Paul Kruger. While surrounded by four Boer soldiers dating back to 1850’s. With buildings surrounding the square of significant historical value and includes the Old Raadsaal. Seat of the Boer government – ZAR (South African Republic). Additionally the Palace of Justice, which served as a venue for the Rivonia trial after the raid on the Liliesleaf Farm. Former President Nelson Mandela being one of the accused.
10 minutes here
This Museum containing a vast collection covering the fields of fauna and flora, palaeontology, military history, cultural history, geology, anthropology and archaeology items from both stone age and iron age. The Museum’s collections and exhibits include hominid fossils from the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and associated fauna, including Mrs Ples, the nickname attributed to a fossil skull believed to represent a distant relative of all humankind. Fossils, skeletons, skins and mounted specimens of amphibians, fish, invertebrates, reptiles and other mammals are on display for educational purposes.
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Melrose House Museum
The Peace of Vereeniging, ending the war, was signed at Melrose House on May 31, 1902 after initial Boer approval in Vereeniging, between representatives of the British and ex-republican Boer governments. It ended the independence of the Boer South African Republic that is Transvaal and the Orange Free State, which came under British military administration
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Union Buildings
This is a National monument and office of the president of South Africa. Designed by Sir Herbert Baker and built between 1910 and 1913. You will see the stunning terraced gardens. Planted with indigenous plants, while having a panoramic view of Pretoria. This has onsequently been the site of many important events related to the freedom struggle. One being in 1956, when 20 000 women, protesting against apartheid pass laws, marched to Pretoria to hand over a memorandum. Additionally, the Union Buildings is a site of many protests and a venue for many historical events in South Africa including the inauguration of South Africa’s first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela.
80 minutes here
Johannesburg
After this wonderful and fascinating experience of the day. The guide will drop you in Pretoria or drive you back to Johannesburg where you will be dropped back at the hotel or at the airport
40 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Thiya Tours and Safaris
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Thiya Tours and Safaris, who run 15 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.1.
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Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Pretoria.
How much does Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour cost?
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Prices start at $1890 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Pretoria usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Pretoria is not rushed.
Is Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Pretoria, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Pretoria can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Pretoria and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half day Private Pretoria City Guided Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Pretoria within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Pretoria?
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On Outty we rank every Pretoria experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soweto Half Day Tour, Soweto, Kliptown, Eldorado Park Tour, Elephant Experience & Lesedi Cultural Village. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Pretoria?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Pretoria?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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