Pretoria Capital City Tour from Johannesburg / Sandton, every TUESDAY

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Union Buildings — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Pretoria City Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Embark on a 4.5-hour tour of Pretoria, Capital of the ZAR, the Union of South Africa, the Republic of South Africa and the new South Africa. Stop at the Union Building, home to the president’s office, from where you can delight in a panoramic view of the Jacaranda City.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Ulysses Tours & Safaris cc

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Voortrekker Monument

45 min Admission included

The Voortrekker Monument is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa. This massive granite structure is prominently located on a hilltop, and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854.
Union Buildings

30 min

Pretoria’s Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the South African president and are located atop the Meintjieskop. An important South African heritage site, the impressive building is surrounded by pretty terraced gardens that offer panoramic views over the city.

The Union Buildings are one of the most recognisable and impressive heritage sights in the city. The 285m-long sandstone building was designed by Sir Herbert Baker in 1910 to mark the Union of South Africa.
Church Square

30 min

Church Square in central Pretoria was the site of the city’s first church, built in 1855. During its early years, the square was used as a marketplace and sports field and today is the grandest civic square in the city and among the great attractions in Gauteng.

For visitors who adore 19th century and early 20th century architecture, Church Square is one of the must-see places to visit in Gauteng. The square is surrounded by historical buildings in varying neo-classical architectural styles, including the impressive Palace of Justice where former president Nelson Mandela and several of his comrades were tried and charged for treason during the infamous Rivonia Trial, the Old Capitol Theatre and the Ou Raadsaal (Old Government) building.
Melrose House Museum

Passing by

Built in 1886, Melrose House
Kruger Museum

Passing by

Home of the former President of the ZAR
Pretoria City Hall

Passing by

Pretoria's City Hall
Pretoria Main Train Station

Passing by

Designed by Sir Herbert Baker