Things to do in Pretoria

Things to do in Pretoria

532 ranked activities1 in the 90+ Club

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What are the best things to do in Pretoria?

Outty ranks 532 bookable experiences in Pretoria, South Africa. The highest scoring is Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch at 93 out of 100, followed by Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch, Johannesburg and Soweto tour, Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum). Prices start at $9 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.

Ranked experiences
532
In the 90+ Club
1
From
$9 per person
Bookable today
120

Top tour operators in Pretoria

The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Pretoria they cover.

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Transferz

113 experiences across 74 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 43.3

MoAfrika Tours

38 experiences across 3 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 67.43 in the 90+ Club

Virgio Tours

32 experiences across 2 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 60.8

Cullinan Guided Journeys

25 experiences across 4 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 59.7

MHLANGANISI TRAVEL AND TOURS

23 experiences across 2 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 67.01 in the 90+ Club

Africa Moja Tours & Safaris

20 experiences across 2 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 66.6

Nhlalala Travel

17 experiences across 2 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 63.2

Shane Gouldie

16 experiences across 2 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 69.5

Most Popular in Pretoria

The experiences travelers book most right now.

Most Highly Reviewed in Pretoria

Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Last Minute in Pretoria

Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

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Family Friendly in Pretoria

Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

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Food & Drink in Pretoria

Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

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Culture & History in Pretoria

Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

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Outdoors in Pretoria

Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Nightlife in Pretoria

After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

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Highest rated in Pretoria

The top of the Outty Ranking across 532 local experiences

  1. 1Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch4h • from $4693.3
  2. 2Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch4h • from $5689.2
  3. 3Johannesburg and Soweto tour5h • from $8488.8
  4. 4Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)9h • from $10888.7
  5. 5Soweto Half Day Tour4h • from $7488.7
  6. 6Soweto half day Tour4h • from $9285.2
  7. 73 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route72h • from $1,03984.6
  8. 8Johannesburg City Tour(Half-day)4h • from $7782.6
  9. 9Pretoria,Johannesburg,soweto & Apartheid Museum tour9h • from $16481.6
  10. 104 Day Kruger National Park Tour96h • from $93681.1
  11. 11Cradle of Humankind Tour:Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng Experience7h • from $11581.0
  12. 12Apartheid museum,Johannesburg & Soweto guided tour9h • from $10580.8

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What are the best things to do in Pretoria?
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch is the highest ranked experience in Pretoria, scoring 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 329 traveler reviews. Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch, Johannesburg and Soweto tour, Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum), Soweto Half Day Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 532 bookable experiences in Pretoria, South Africa, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
How much do activities in Pretoria cost?
The median price across everything we rank in Pretoria is $116 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $9 on Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
Can I book something in Pretoria for today?
Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Pretoria currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
Is Pretoria good for families?
Yes. 9 of the experiences we rank in Pretoria are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
How many days do you need in Pretoria?
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, 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.
When is the best time to visit Pretoria?
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.
Can I cancel a booking in Pretoria?
119 of the 120 experiences we rank in Pretoria offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
How does the Outty Ranking work?
Every experience in Pretoria gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Pretoria so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.

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Last Minute 480Culture & History 316Outdoors 204Nightlife 95Food & Drink 47Family Friendly 36Most Popular 13Most Highly Reviewed 6

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