Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" in Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa

Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3"

Outty Ranking 66 5.0 · 4 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $1100

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66/100

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Is Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" worth booking?

Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" is a 6-hour experience in Pretoria, South Africa, from $1100 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
5/5 (4)
Duration
6 hours
From
$1100 per person

The private tour takes a maximum of three guests and you visit the 3 main tourist venues in South Africa in one day. "The BIG 3" Your Guide is a Local and grew up in a mining village . His Father and Grandfather both wor

What you get

  • Bottled water
  • Qualified Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

About this experience

The private tour takes a maximum of three guests and you visit the 3 main tourist venues in South Africa in one day. "The BIG 3" Your Guide is a Local and grew up in a mining village . His Father and Grandfather both worked on a Gold Mine. He will also give you a personal chat on the history of South Africa. A visit to a Gold mine village and to go underground is a unique adventure for our International Tourists . Apartheid museum gives you a historical tour that will make you think about the atrocities for days afterwards. This is a very professional museum and you are guarantied a exceptional experience. Soweto is the place to visit to see how the people live, it is also the city of Mr Mandela and we visit his house as well as his friends Desmond Tutu. T Please note this tour is only available Thursday to Sunday Your Guide Shane is the author of "White Boy" a true story of a boy growing up in South Africa

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Qualified Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

Not included

  • Tea and coffee
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry costs for Mandela House of R100
  • Entry into Apartheid Museum R 150
  • Entry into Gold Mine R 200

What you'll see and do

  1. Gold Reef City

    Visit This amazing Gold Mine Village. We start the tour off with a short video of the history of Gold Mining in South Africa, Then we visit the General Manger house and some of the smaller house and outbuilding of a gold mine. Next its a ride undergound in a skip (lift) and experience underground mining. Lastly a demonstration of gold pouring. An experience you must not miss while in South Africa

    120 minutes here · Admission not included

  2. Apartheid Museum

    South Africa's most popular museum visit. This is a very good history of Apartheid . All the famous ANC leaders and freedom fighters are profiled including Mr. Mandela. The military and atrocities or professionally documented

    120 minutes here · Admission not included

  3. Soweto

    We drive to Soweto and take a tour around the area close to vilakazi street. You will experience the life in a township and we stop at Vilakazi street where you can have something to eat or drink. Soweto is the home

    60 minutes here

  4. Mandela House

    We stop and you can go inside {R 80} or you can just see it from the outside and take a few photographs. The house is just down the road from Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Entry fees are not included . If you want to enter the Mandela House museum the cost is R110

    60 minutes here · Admission not included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 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
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Group size
Up to 6 travelers per booking
Operated by
Shane Gouldie

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

Mandela HouseApartheid MusemPrivate Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" in Pretoria, photo 4Gold Mine VillageWorld Cup StadiumVilikazi Street Soweto

Good to know

Duration
6 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
9+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Price range
$1100 to $2100
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
1
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 66

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)89
Review evidence (18% weight)30
Booking momentum (14% weight)16
Value for money (12% weight)78
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)54
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3": questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Pretoria.

How much does Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" cost?

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Prices start at $1100 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 Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" take?

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Plan for about 6 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 Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" 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 (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Pretoria, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3"?

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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 Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 9. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3"?

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Around 1 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" 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, Elephant Experience & Lesedi Cultural Village, Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria. 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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