Pretoria City (excluding lunch)

Get a comprehensive tour of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, on this half-day excursion. Following a guide and a carefully curated itinerary means you won't miss any of the must-see highlights, including the Voortrekker Monument, Freedom Square, Loftus Versveld, the Kruger House, Pretoria University, and other landmarks. As you travel, listen to in-depth commentary from your guide to learn about the city's history, culture, and people.

Although Pretoria lies only 58 km (36 miles) north of Johannesburg, South Africa’s administrative capital provides a complete contrast to the City of Gold. We travel to Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, founded in 1855 and named after the Voortrekker leader, Andries Pretorius. Often referred to as the “Jacaranda city”, this nickname refers to the thousands of trees lining the streets, their purple blossoms heralding the approach of summer each October. Our tour begins with a visit to the Voortrekker Monument, a striking memorial built to honor the early pioneers. We then continue to the Kruger House Museum and Church Square in the centre of the city, where the statue of Paul Kruger looks down on the passers by. The imposing Union Building, which houses the office of the State President, provides an impressive view over the city. Our stop here completes the tour, before we return to Johannesburg.