Tour the City of Pretoria in South Africa

Born as a small agricultural hamlet on the Apies River (literally translated it means the same as "monkey river") Pretoria has been the administrative capital of South Africa since 1910. Also known as "Jacaranda City", it is a unique experience that comprises of picturesque garden suburbs and embassy's.

Pretoria tours itinerary

Union Buildings
The Union Building with its imposing colonnades, occupies a commanding position on Meintjieskop, east of the city.The Union Building overlooks Pretoria, the administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa. Considering its history and symbolism, no other building in Pretoria could be more suitable to house the Office of the State President of the Republic of South Africa.

Church Square
In the heart of the city is Church Square with its statue of Paul Kruger. Clustered around the Square are several historic buildings built in the late 1880’s and 1890’s. Among them the impressive Palace of Justice, the Raadsaal, or House of Parliament and State Bank and Mint. You will embark from your vehicle at Church Square and your guide will take you on a guided tour of the Square. Time allowing you may enjoy a cup of coffee at Café Riche, an old Dutch coffee shop.You will then drive past the old Synagogue, where Nelson Mandela was tried for treason.

Voortrekker Monument
The solid shape of the Voortrekker Monument on a hill outside of the city dominates the skyline towards the south-west. The monument is a tribute to the Voortrekkers (early pioneers) who carried western civilization to the interior of South Africa during the Great Trek. The Great Trek started in 1835/36 and eventually some 6000 white people (mainly stock farmers and their families) left for the interior of South Africa with all their possessions. These pioneers were of Dutch, German and French descent and some were of the 1820 Settlers from Britain.The dramatic events during the Trek (which culminated in the establishment of two independent states in the interior of South Africa in 1852 and 1854) and the way of life of the Trekkers, are depicted in the frieze in the hall of fame of the monument.
Your tourist guide will explain each of the seventeen sculptured friezes in the Hall of fame. This monument provides excellent photographic opportunities. Learn more about the Afrikaner and their culture.

The Melrose house Museum
Melrose House is generally regarded as one of the best examples of Late Victorian architecture in South Africa. It represents a picture of the way an affluent family lived towards the end on the nineteenth century.
Designed for Mr George Heys by a British architect, W T Vale. Most of the furniture, carpets, silver, porcelain and household objects were bought in the period between 1886 and the Anglo-Boer War in 1899. The current appearance of the house is much as it was when used as a residence by the Heys family.
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Kruger House Museum
The Kruger House was the home of S. J. P. Kruger, President of the South African Republic, who lived here with his family during the last sixteen years of the 19th century. The Museum bears witness to the forceful personality of the man Kruger, who was the leader of a small Boer republic in South Africa that was engaged in a struggle against British imperialism.
The Museum consists of the original house, two display halls and Paul Kruger’s State Railway Coach.

Transvaal Museum
Among the city’s numerous museums are the Transvaal Museum. It is a natural history museum that houses, amongst others, a fascinating archaeological display, and the Austin Roberts Bird Hall, with its extensive bird collection. This museum will only be visited if guests request visiting the museum at the time of booking the tour.

City drive
We shall take you on an educational drive through the city. You will be able to see the City Hall and the Railway station. We shall also take you on a scenic drive that encompasses embassies, beautiful parks and garden suburbs.

VISITS TO THE FOLLOWING PLACES ON REQUEST ONLY (Extra charge)

Smuts House Museum
International statesman, national leader, lawyer, soldier, botanist, philosopher, farmer and family man. The Jan Smuts home is set in beautiful grounds in a delightful country environment. The wood and iron house and its furnishings illustrate the modest life-style of the General and Mrs Smuts.

Sammy Marks MuseumThis splendid residence on the farm Swartkoppies outside the city was built by Sammy Marks (1843 – 1920). It contains magnificent furniture ordered by Marks from overseas as well as exquisite cutlery and crockery. Marks was one of the first industrialists in the South African Republic and a mining and farming pioneer who owned a distillery and other factories not far from his farm.

Tour Duration

(4 Hours)
Depart: 8:00am - 9.00am
Return: 1:00pm - 1.30pm

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Price includes ALL entrance fees. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please confirm via email or cellphone for a formal quotation. We provide transport to other locations as well, eg. Limpopo, Namibia, Botswana, Maputo and other destinations in SA. Call/Email for Quotations. ALL QUANTUMS ARE FITTED WITH LATEST NAVIGATION AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY AS WELL AS STATE OF THE ART ENTERTAINMENT