Pretoria Full-Day Tour
Overview
Jacaranda City, known for its stunning purple Jacaranda trees, offers a full day of exploration in Pretoria, one of South Africa's three capital cities. Founded in 1855 and named after Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius, this regal city boasts a rich history amidst classical architecture and impressive towers.
- 🌳 Discover the beauty of Jacaranda trees transforming city streets every October.
- 🏛️ Experience Pretoria’s unique blend of classical architecture and historical significance.
- 📜 Learn about the intriguing history of the “City of Tshwane” with Stephenson Adventures.
- 🚫 Note that some attractions may have restrictions or require advance booking.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Duration: 5 hours
Car / Bus
Pickup included
- Free WI-FI
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
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The Voortrekker MonumentThe majestic 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.
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Freedom ParkVisit Freedom Park, a memorial and museum that honors South Africa's struggle for freedom and democracy. Explore the various sections of the park, including the Wall of Names and the Garden of Remembrance.
- Drive pass this correctional facility with historical significance; it was formerly known as Pretoria Central Prison and has housed numerous prominent political prisoners during South Africa's apartheid era. (pass by)
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Paul Kruger Country House MuseumThis modest and informative house museum in downtown Pretoria outlines the life and times of the 19th-century Afrikaans leader and Transvaal President Paul Kruger
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Church SquareChurch Square, originally Market Square, is the square at the historic centre of the city of Pretoria, South Africa. The founder of Pretoria, Marthinus Pretorius, determined that the square be used as a market place and church yard 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
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Union BuildingsPretoria’s Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the South African president. The Union Buildings are one of the most recognisable and impressive heritage landmarks in Tshwane.
- Drive past or if open, step into this Victorian mansion, learning about its role during the Second Anglo-Boer War and its significance in Pretoria's cultural heritage (pass by)