Top Pretoria Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

Gain insight into one of South Africa’s capitals, Pretoria, as well as their mining culture on this full-day excursion. Start out by exploring the seat of the country’s executive branch and its main highlights including the Paul Kruger House Museum, the Union Buildings, and the Voortrekker Museum. Then, visit the famous Cullinan Diamond Mine to learn about the world’s most famous gemstone.

Spend the day exploring Pilanesberg National Park, the closest game park to Johannesburg, on this tour. Learn about the park's flora and fauna through a safari with guided commentary, focusing on the Big Five (elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and lion). This tour is a great alternative for those travelers who don't have time to make it to Kruger. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Johannesburg and Pretoria included.

step back millions of years into the story of human evolution with this full day guided tour of the Cradle of Humankind.

Put down your guidebook and get a guide’s insights on some of the most important places to see in and around Johannesburg. Instead of traveling on local buses, you can relax and enjoy private transportation between stops. Along the way, learn about the city’s gold mining history, visit Maboneng, go to a Soweto township, and have a chance to see Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum too.

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.

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.

Art fans visiting Johannesburg—this special-themed tour is the perfect way to expand your knowledge of the local art scene. Save yourself hours of research time and head off on a gallery-hopping guided tour. Along the way, find out about how the local art scene has transformed over the years, and get a behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet an artist. The tour starts at Arts on Main, a vibrant hub featuring a coffee shop named HOME OF THE BEAN.

Soweto was the heartland of the movement that freed South Africa from apartheid. Explore it the sensitive way, with a guide who was born and raised in the township, on this half-day walking tour. Learn about Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu on the street where they both lived, hear about activist Hector Pieterson's life and death, and more. Your tour includes a kota sandwich lunch but not entry fees.

Take a day trip from Johannesburg and learn about the history of humanity's origins on this half-day tour to the Cradle of Humankind caves. With a private guide, travel to the caves and listen to live commentary about the area’s prehistoric history. See dinosaur fossils and prehistoric human skeletons, plus learn about the evolutionary process at the Maropeng Visitor Center.

The township of Soweto, once a byword for oppression, had a major role in overturning apartheid. Cover more ground than you would on a walking tour while remaining close to the city streets on this half-day guided bicycle tour, complete with a traditional kota sandwich lunch. You'll learn not only about Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and Hector Pieterson but about the women who helped topple apartheid, such as Liliian Mgoyi.

Animal lovers visiting Johannesburg—this is the tour for you. Combine multiple wildlife encounters on the same trip to help you save time and maximize your time in the city. First, visit monkeys in their natural environment; then, get the chance to walk side-by-side with elephants. The trip also includes a chance to see bush babies, and educational talks to expand your knowledge of animal behavior.

Sun City is one of South Africa’s largest and most famous resorts, with four hotels, a casino, a shopping mall, and entertainment for all ages. On this tour, enjoy round-trip transport from Johannesburg and full-day access to the resort. During your visit, take part in optional activities (not included) such as the Maze of the Lost City, the Valley of Waves water park, a game drive in the Pilanesberg National Park, or a game of golf.

Kruger National Park—the “prince” of Africa’s national parks—is one of the most beloved parks for wildlife in the world. On this 3-day private tour, you’ll begin with a ride along South Africa’s Panorama Route, passing historic towns and high mountains. Then enter the park’s Phabeni Gate for two days of game drives, searching for elephants, lions, and more, while enjoying included accommodations and meals.

This is an excellent pick for travelers visiting Johannesburg who would like a stress-free private day trip to spot some of the country’s magnificent wildlife. First, visit the vast landscape of Pilanesberg National Park to look out for the Big Five, and enjoy the personalized service of having a private guide. The trip also includes a gourmet lunch and a game drive at Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.

This private tour offers a deeper understanding of South Africa's apartheid era than would be possible by just reading about it. As well as visiting the comprehensive Apartheid Museum, you'll drive through the township of Soweto, stopping at such landmarks as Nelson Mandela House and Desmond Tutu House.

Witness South Africa's greatest highlights on this three-day small-group safari tour with accommodation included. On day one, travel from Johannesburg through the dramatic Panorama Route, taking in its natural wonders. Day two sees you day tracking the Big Five through Kruger National Park, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife reserves, with a professional guide by your side, before returning to Johannesburg on day three.

Spend a day connecting with nature when you embark on this guided bushwalk through the Ukutula Conservation Center. With a small group and guide, learn about African wildlife and their behavioral traits as you walk through the park and observe them in their natural habitat. Qualified rangers and safari guides are with you at all times to ensure your safety.

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

If you’re short on time when in Johannesburg, but still want to visit the Lesedi Cultural Village, this Lesedi Cultural Village Half-Day Private Tour is the perfect solution. Prebook this experience and explore the village with a private guide who teaches you about the different South African tribes such as the Zulu. Get to know more about their cultures, their history, homelife, and their cuisine choices.

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.

Get a comprehensive tour of Pretoria on this city highlights excursion. With a guide in the lead, you'll be sure not to miss anything; stops include the Union Building, Voortrekker Monument, and Church Square. Listen to in-depth commentary about Pretoria's role in South Africa's culture, politics, and history as you travel. This tour is a great option for first-time visitors in search of an orientation or those short on time.

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.

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.

Discover some of the most important places in Soweto without having to follow a map by going on this guided bike ride. The tour reveals stories about South Africa’s Apartheid history as you cycle past the former homes of Nelson Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Another notable location is the Orlando West High School, where the guide provides commentary about the 1976 student uprisings.