Pretoria City and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

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About this activity

Embark on a captivating journey of South Africa with the Pretoria City & Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour that takes you through the rich history, stunning buildings & landscapes, including the vibrant cultural diversity and some world renowned diamond history.

Pretoria is the administrative capital city of the country and informally known as the "Jacaranda City" because of its plethora of jacaranda trees lined in the streets with their annual display of purple flowers that blossom in October.

This tour will give you an overall about the past-apartheid to the present-rainbow nation that South Africa took as we visit various attractions.

Cullinan Diamond Mine is renowned as a source of large, high-quality gem diamonds and is the home to one of the world's largest diamond - the Cullinan (3106 ct). Please bring you passport with you.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Tsalanang Tours

Ages: Children (8–10 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Voortrekker Monument

2 hours Admission included

Was built to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony, the monument illustrates the dramatic journey of the pioneers during the Great Trek.

Great spot for a panoramic view of the city of Pretoria from the top of the building.
Stop 2

Passing by

Paul Kruger House Museum, the Victorian styled house of the Kruger family and gives an insight into Paul Kruger life. We will view the house from outside.
Church Square

10 min

Is the historic centre of the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Its most prominent feature is the statue of the Boer leader and president of the South African Republic Paul Kruger at its centre. Statues of four anonymous Boer citizen-soldiers surround that of Kruger’s on a lower level of the plinth.
Union Buildings

30 min

We visit the Union Buildings which is the official seat of the national government of South Africa, built at the highest point of Pretoria. Considered South Africa's Architectural masterpiece, we will take a stroll through the stunning gardens with indigenous plants and enjoy a spectacular view of the city.
Cullinan Diamond Mine

2 hours Admission included

On the surface tour you will see the big hole, the shaft and the diamond room where a selection of uncut diamonds and replicas of world-famous diamonds are displayed. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes as a fair amount of walking is involved.

Please note this is a surface mine tour NO UNDERGROUND or going through any dark spaces. Please bring your passport with you.

The mine has a strict NO Alcohol policy breathalyzer test is taken upon entry should you be positive you won't be allowed entry.