Top Pretoria Half-day Tours - page 2

Johannesburg is often referred to as the CITY OF GOLD and to the locals Jozi, Egoli, or Joburg. Our route covers major points of interest from the South in Soweto past downtown Johannesburg covering first in Soweto - (Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital i.e. The biggest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere; Freedom Square- where the freedom charter was adopted in 1955; Regina Mundi Church alias The people’s parliament; Hector Peterson Museum –covering the 1976 student protests that changed the face of South Africa’s politics; See the houses of Nobel Peace Laureates Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu located on the same street). Our Guides are indigenous native South Africans born and bred in and around Johannesburg/Soweto and have lived experiences of the The Good, The bad and The ugly of South Africa's History.

Zoom around the township of Soweto at a faster pace than a walking tour, and tick off lots of sights in a short space of time on this guided bicycle or tuk-tuk tour. This experience is ideal for travelers interested in taking a deep dive into South Africa's most famous township, which you might miss if exploring alone. During the tour, enjoy guide commentary and learn fun facts about the city’s history and culture.

Get to know the ins and outs of daily life in an elephant sanctuary on this half-day tour. Pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg or Pretoria means no need to rent a car, and you can relax on the ride up to the Magaliesburg mountains. Once there, embark on a 2-hour tour that includes in-depth facts and figures about African elephants and the sanctuary's efforts regarding rescue and rehabilitation.

Discover the history of South Africa’s administrative capital, Pretoria, as you explore the city on a half-day tour. With a private guide, see the main highlights such as the Voortrekker monument, Paul Kruger House, the Union Building, and Church Square. While you explore, your guide provides information on the history of the city and why the country has three capitals.

Get up close to some of the world’s most endangered animals at this special Rhino park near Johannesburg, and learn about how Rhinos live, and how they are being conserved and protected from poaching and other threats to their welfare. On your safari see cheetah and lions, and other big game that live and thrive at this Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.

Take a day trip to Cullinan's Premier Mine without the hassle of driving on this guided tour from Johannesburg. Explore around the mine, learn all about gem mining, and see the very site where the world's biggest diamond was discovered in 1905. You can also buy the Cullinan Star Cut diamond, a unique 66 facet cut only sold here.

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the day as we go through the rich history and culture of Soweto. You will then visit the renowned Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. This tour will give you a real sense of life during the apartheid era with its policies of segregation that were enforced from 1948 until 1994.

Ideal for travelers with limited time in Pretoria, this guided half-day private tour is a great way to learn about the area’s history and tick off a variety of key sights in a short space of time. Find out stories about the first European settlers in the Cape area, and see the Voortrekker monument, the Kruger House Museum, Church Square, and the Union Buildings.

Diamonds are forever,the discovery of the biggest gem in 1905 at the cullinan diamond mine weighing 3106 carats,the star of Africa became the biggest diamond ever founded in the world. .Underground experience .Visist the capital city of South Africa (Pretoria) .learn about the journey of the vootrekker

Discover one of the most famous townships in South Africa with this half-day tour from Johannesburg. Meet at the Apartheid Museum and travel to Soweto, with stops that include Upmarket, the Diepkloof area, Vilakazi Street, Sites of the 1976 Uprisings, the Mandela House Museum, Bishop Desmond Tutu’s House, and the Hector Peterson Museum.

Learn about the different tribes of South Africa on this half-day tour to the Lesedi Cultural Village. Get a window in to the culture of tribes such as the Xhosa and the Zulu, as well as a chance to taste their cuisine. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

We don’t just show you Johannesburg – we make you feel its pulse, struggle, and triumph. Our guides aren’t just experts; they’re passionate storytellers, who turn landmarks into living chapters of history.

Experience the different sides of Johannesburg on this full-day tour. See the city’s modern landmarks, then dive into the city’s troubled history during a guided visit to the Apartheid Museum and a tour of Nelson Mandela’s hometown of Soweto. Gain insight into South African history from your guide as you visit Constitution Hill, and see the former houses of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Enjoy this Half Day Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto, where you will get to learn and experience the history of our country. Explore the everyday life and meet the locals. Our tour are conducted by well experienced and knowledgeable tourist guide with 19 years experience in Tourism and hospitality industry. Our guide are well qualified, professional and accredited. In tours with less than 10 people the driver will also be the Tour Guide.We buy and donate a pair of school shoe for kids from disadvantaged area, because we believe on giving back to the community.

Combine a comprehensive tour of Johannesburg with an educational visit to Soweto Township in a single tour. This half-day excursion allows you to check many of the must-see area landmarks off your list, including the Hector Pieterson Museum, and Constitution Hill. Along the way, you'll enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.

We make it more possible and affordable. Depart twice a day from the doorstep of your hotel and drop off after the tour. Served by friendly tourist guides. Why not take this opportunity to gain more about South Africa cultures and traditions. Lunc or dinner is covered in the package.

Uncover the history and culture of Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s biggest cities, on this half-day sightseeing tour. Join a small group and tour the “City of Gold,” where you visit the Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, the old gold-mining hub of Newton, and the Apartheid Museum. While you explore, your guide provides context about the history, culture, and architecture of the city.

Get more out of your time in Pretoria by going on a day trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site—The Cradle of Humankind. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience. Upon arrival, visit the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve for a driving tour, and look out for rhinos, lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles. The trip also includes a visit to the on-site breeding center and crèche.

The only township in Africa representing the black urban culture is worth a visit from Johannesburg or Pretoria surroundings. We pick up from the doorstep of your hotel and drop off after the tour. This is a private tour with a complete room of flexibility. What to find or explore here is very amazing as we take one back to the heart tearing beginning of this township to the most celebrated success of human freedom. Some museums to be visited and stop in a local restaurant for refreshments or lunch. Surely, we are able to take good care of one's Soweto Tour.

• On the way to the Sanctuary travel through the scenic Magaliesburg and see the beautiful man made dam called Hartebeestpoortdam • Visit the Elephant Sanctuary • Visit the Monkey Sanctuary • Learn about Elephants • View monkeys, lemurs • 3 Km walk through 7 hectare enclosure • Entrance fee to Monkey and Elephant sanctuary included • Liquid refreshment on vehicle included • Transport from your hotel included

Explore the Rietvlei Nature Reserve, easily reached from Pretoria, on this small-group tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off means no need to rent a car, and you’ll travel through the park in a closed, air-conditioned vehicle. Listen to guided commentary as you search for the resident animals, which include eland, hippo, wildebeest, cheetah, rhino, and others.

Experience the beauty, history and traditions of this multi-cultural African village during a comprehensive tour of Lesedi from Johannesburg. You'll gain insight and understanding into local life and enjoy traditional food, song and dance as part of this tour.

Explore the Cullinan Premier Mine, open since 1902, on this guided surface tour from Pretoria. With a guide providing engaging commentary, see the mine's huge opening, the mine shaft, and the diamond room displaying a selection of uncut diamonds and replicas of world-famous diamonds. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Pretoria included.

Immerse yourself in the tumultuous history of Soweto Township on this half-day tour from Johannesburg, which includes a visit to the Apartheid Museum. Learn about the historically black area and the struggles that occurred against apartheid there through your guide's insightful commentary as you travel; you'll learn a lot more on a guided tour than you would simply exploring on your own.