South Africa · PRETORIA TOURS
The 15 best pretoria tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A private 5-hour Johannesburg and Soweto highlights tour covering Constitution Hill, Mandela sites, Hector Peterson, and Orlando Towers, with WiFi and water.
“Informative but horrible history re Soweto and prison. The history of Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Ghandi's lives and the horror of the lives in prison”
Experience Soweto’s big landmarks and Mandela story in one half-day small-group tour, with pickup, air-conditioned transport, and museum time.
“Thabang took us on a fantastic tour of Soweto, his home town. He was super knowledgeable, open and a pleasure to talk to. He introduced us not only to the touristy vilakazi street but to the real, everyday Soweto with its different social classes and their histories. A real eye opener. Highly recommended!”
A full-day Johannesburg tour that links Mandela Square, Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, and Soweto in one small-group ride.
“This tour exceeded my expectations. Our guide Banele was a great driver, very knowledgeable, and one of the kindest and most outgoing people I have met. There were only three of us in the group and Banele made us all feel like old friendRead more”
Johannesburg to Pretoria landmarks and Cullinan Diamond Mine surface tour, with guided history, air-conditioned pickup, and onboard WiFi.
“In the app the amount is in R dollars but I was charged the same amount in USD which is miss leasing”
Taste of Africa in Joburg’s Yeoville and Maboneng with guided food stops, lunch, pickup, optional beer, and street-art walks in 3 hours.
“Had a fantastic experience, not only did I try some delicious food, but also saw amazing street art and had a great insight into the South African culture. I also felt I was off the beaten track with few, if any other tourists getting to experience the incredibly vibrant local area”
Ride the Harties Cableway up the Magaliesberg, enjoy a return trip with mountain views, then linger for food, music, and family fun at the top.
“It is was rainy, cold, windy and with law visibility, however we have enjoyed the ride up there, and we have briefly walked around. The restaurant was great. We will be back soon, hopefully with a good weather”
Private Jo'burg full-day tour to Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and guided history from 9am.
“KG was a great tour guide who provided a wide range of information about South African history and culture. It was an all-day tour, so it was quite a long day. However, she paced things as best as she could. I would definitely recommend thiRead more”
3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with dawn and afternoon game drives, Big Five chances, Tembo Lodge in Hazyview, and scenic farm views.
“Everything went perfectly. Ben and Gilbert excellent drivers between Joburg and Hazyview. Gives was a mine of information on the safari. Umbhaba eco lodge was excellent as well.”
See Pretoria’s key landmarks in 5 hours, from Voortrekker Monument and Paul Kruger House Museum to the Union Buildings.
“Amazing and well organised and very informative visit of Pretoria . Excellent tour guide. I learned a lot about the history and culture not only of the city of Pretoria but of South Africa”
Walk the Cullinan Diamond Mine in Pretoria on a guided surface tour, see the shaft and big hole, learn the process, then shop diamonds.
“Tres intéressant! Guide très agréable et documentée, en plus d’une grande gentillesse!”
Guided Soweto walk plus taxi ride to Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street and Orlando Towers, with lunch.
“Sibu is just the best. He knows everything about Soweto and also everybody there! Our walk together was pretty cool and the whole tour is totally worth it. I highly recommend this tour for everyone interested by Soweto's History - and if you can choose Sibu, even better!”
A full-day Pretoria combo, Lion Park safari with white lions, then top government and Afrikaner history sites in the capital.
“It was a fun full day of Pretoria+Nature experience. Thabang is a friendly guide!”
Guided Soweto and Apartheid Museum day trip from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch, and Mandela sites.
“Our guide was really good in highlighting the history of the country and was quite passionate about his own experience growing up there. Sad to see how people are still living like they are in Soweto. The only down side of the trip was the fooRead more”
Half-day Dinokeng safari from Johannesburg with pickup, a 3-hour wildlife drive, and expert guide time for big five chances close to town.
“This day trip exceeded expectations. Ben and Erin( Dinokeng staff) were thoroughly knowledgeable, and professional. Thank you so much for being an amazing guide! You made the tour fun and informative, and we really appreciate all the insights and stories you shared.”
A full-day Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond Mine tour with hotel pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, key national landmarks, and hands-on diamond history.
“The guide was really good & knowledgeable. He made our trip useful b sharing all historical information about the city.”
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