Pretoria's Hidden Gems: Unforgettable Half-Day City Tour
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Spend a full day in “Jacaranda City” (so called because of the many Jacaranda trees which transform the city streets into blankets of magnificent purple every October). Serving as the seat of the administrative branch of the South African government, Pretoria is one of the country’s three Capital cities. Founded in 1855, it was named after the Voortrekker leader, Andries Pretorias. A regal, quiet city, its interesting history is hidden between magnificent towers, classical architecture, and amphitheatres. Learn everything you need to know about the “City of Tshwane” with Stephenson Adventures!
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Joseph_V, 6/23/2025 1:31:42 PM
Turned out to be a private tour for my wife and me. Great overview of the city, and uncrowded stops at all the key points of the tour. Hilo was personable and very knowledgeable.
Einat P, 6/4/2025 5:03:18 AM
Our guide, Tsholo was fantastic. Very attentive, and knowledgeable. We had great conversations, learned a lot and really enjoyed our tour.
X8519NJnikkis, 5/19/2025 9:43:49 AM
Had a great trip with Tsholo! Very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend this tour for easy of mobility. Each place offered a unique insight into the history of South Africa
Sonotek9, 5/14/2025 10:18:11 AM
Our tour guide Tsholo was fabulous!!! He picked us up promptly at our hotel and happily greeted us. We drove in a very comfortable vehicle and saw many sites of interest. Tsholo was very knowledgeable and all the history was so interesting. So much more interesting than I thought it would be. We never felt rushed and highly recommend this tour!! Thank you Tsholo for a wonderful afternoon!!!
Mary W, 5/14/2025 10:14:14 AM
The tour guide was so informative. He answered all of our questions. We had great discussions. We saw some very important historical sites Our guide Tsholo was excellent
piamariaw2025, 3/15/2025 8:08:54 AM
We had a great time with a lot of really interesting information of the history of South Africa. Our great guide Tsholo was very informative! Thanx!
Roving52570092356, 3/1/2025 9:19:56 AM
I really enjoyed my day in Pretoria with Tsholo. He knew a lot about the history and all the places we visited and I felt safe at all times. I highly recommend the tour with him!
Rwd181, 5/28/2024 1:16:41 PM
I so loved the Joberg & Soweto tour I booked a tour with this company again. I was fortunate to get Tsholo again on a private tour and we explored Pretoria. This was the story before the creation of Joberg and it pulled the day before history together. I was 100% in great hands and listened to the amazing story of how two republics became South Africa.
237marjav, 4/11/2024 3:49:13 PM
Great experience, learned so much about the history and legacy of South Africa development. Impressive sightseeing and inspiring stories of the region. Would absolutely recommend this tour and super guide Thsolo! Thanks a lot!
justbogdan, 3/2/2024 2:14:48 PM
I wanted to see Pretoria again after almost 20 years since my last visit. Well, it was not what I had expected, so I was a bit disappointed with the trip (but not with Stephenson Adventures). Nelson, our tour guide, provided excellent service, but the city seemed less clean and safe than I remembered. There were squatters near the Union Building, which was quite different from my previous experience. Additionally, Kruger’s house, though interesting to see, requires urgent investments; otherwise, it might collapse. Freedom Park was pleasant, but there wasn’t much to see. The highlight of the day was definitely the Voortrekker Monument, which left a lasting impression. In my opinion, if you find yourself with a spare day in Johannesburg, consider rather booking a hotel in SunCity for an extra day.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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