Half day Pretoria city tour
ID: GYG703180-1152476
Category:
Country: South Africa
Country: South Africa
Duration: 04:30 hours
Description
Experience the best of Pretoria, history, the people, museums and historical monuments. Learn about the indigenous tribes and the history of the European settlers in the capital city of Pretoria.
We will visit the below attraction around Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa
1. Voortrekker Monument
It was firstly Paul Kruger's idea to built the monument to honor the Boer who left the Cape colony between 1806 and 1835 due to the British occupation of the Cape colony. The Construction of the Monument started in 1937 and it was completed in 1949.
2. Paul Kruger House
It is the former residence of the former premier minister of the south African republic which is now a museum
3. A drive pass church square
It was a market square with old city building which was built in the early 1800 and the statue of Paul Kruger is in the Centre of the square. We would drive through the square on our way to Union building.
4. Union Building
The official seat and the headquarters of the South African Government, the office of the president and other Government department are located here. The structure has been built after the British colony formed the Union of South Africa after they defeated the Boer during the second Anglo Boer War which took place between 1899 and 1902. The construction of this 285m long structure began in 1910 and was completed in 1913. The big statue of the former president Nelson Mandela is in the Centre of the garden.
We will visit the below attraction around Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa
1. Voortrekker Monument
It was firstly Paul Kruger's idea to built the monument to honor the Boer who left the Cape colony between 1806 and 1835 due to the British occupation of the Cape colony. The Construction of the Monument started in 1937 and it was completed in 1949.
2. Paul Kruger House
It is the former residence of the former premier minister of the south African republic which is now a museum
3. A drive pass church square
It was a market square with old city building which was built in the early 1800 and the statue of Paul Kruger is in the Centre of the square. We would drive through the square on our way to Union building.
4. Union Building
The official seat and the headquarters of the South African Government, the office of the president and other Government department are located here. The structure has been built after the British colony formed the Union of South Africa after they defeated the Boer during the second Anglo Boer War which took place between 1899 and 1902. The construction of this 285m long structure began in 1910 and was completed in 1913. The big statue of the former president Nelson Mandela is in the Centre of the garden.
Highlights
- Detailed history of the first tribe in Pretoria
- Monuments that commemorate the second Anglo Boer War
- Learn about the historical periods of South Africa
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Transportation
- pick-up and drop off
- Tour guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Optional activities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.