All Pretoria Tours & Excursions in 2026

Spend a day exploring Johannesburg with a professional guide with this private, full-day tour of the city, which includes pickup from your hotel or alternative accommodations. You'll visit local highlights such as the Apartheid Museum, the Mandela House, Freedom Square, and the township of Soweto as you learn about South African history and culture.

Take a journey through history during this guided tour to explore Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Your guides, registered with the accredited THETA (Tourism, Hospitality, Sports, Education, and Training Authority), are experienced and passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. Dive deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of Soweto and explore the profound exhibits of the Apartheid Museum with guides.

Make the most of limited time in Johannesburg by going on a private half-day tour. There’s no need to worry about wasting time waiting for local buses, as air-conditioned transport is included, which starts with pickup from your accommodation. The tour is the perfect way to tick off a variety of key sights in a few hours—including Constitution Hill, Downtown Johannesburg, the Maboneng Precinct, and the Carlton Center.

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.

Our tours are run by well trained and experience guides with a well knowledge of South Africa and Africa as a whole. We are reliable, safe, welcoming, trustworthy and friendly.

You should go on a hot air balloon ride at least once in your life. It offers a tranquil and scenic experience like no other—the rustic vibes, the breeze, and the feeling of flight are immaculate! Hot air balloons often happen in the wee hours of the morning when temperatures are cool and you witness a more spectacular sunrise on air and the wind conditions aren’t as strong as the rest of the day. Hot air balloon rides are sensitive to the weather, so if the wind is stronger than usual, they may be canceled for safety reasons. It’s essential to book your trip in advance so you can assure you’ll have a spot. Wearing a hat or cap, especially when you’re near the gas jets, is highly recommended as It can get really hot there. There are no fixed routes for hot air balloon rides, the pilot will follow where the wind condition is best, so you might wonder where will we get picked up after the flight? The touring company vehicles will follow up to pick you up from where you land.

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.

Our full-day tour offers a great opportunity to explore the long walk to freedom and the journey of the liberation struggle. Experience the only street in the world with the two noble piece price winners. Experience the apartheid museum-The journey to freedom and liberation movements. Take a long walk to the constitution hill and learn about the prison life during apartheid and explore our constitutional court which is the highest court in our land. Nelson Mandela, born Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-2013), was a giant in the fight against racial oppression in South Africa. Here's a quick rundown of his remarkable life: Anti-Apartheid Activism: He joined the African National Congress (ANC) and co-founded its Youth League, both dedicated to dismantling apartheid, the brutal system of racial segregation in South Africa. Imprisonment: When peaceful protests failed, Mandela led the ANC's armed wing. He was arrested in 1962 and imprisoned for 27 years, most famously on Robben Island.

Johannesburg is one of South Africa’s most historically layered and complex cities, and it is best visited with a guide to steer you to its best bits. Spend half a day with a small group, touring the highlights such as the Union Buildings—the site of Nelson Mandela's inauguration—the Voortrekker Monument, the Kruger House Museum, and the grand Church Square.

Explore the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. With guided tours of both the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Center, you’ll gain extra insight into the unique paleoanthropological site and its importance to human evolutionary theory, as well as admire fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.

Learn about indigenous South African cultures at the Lesedi Cultural Village with this tour, led by a professional local guide. You'll learn about the traditions of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes, see drumming and dancing performances, and get the chance to try out all sorts of African food at the on-site Nyama Choma Restaurant.

Sampling the food of several African countries usually means crossing borders, but Johannesburg's most diverse suburbs bring the flavors together in one afternoon. Join a food tasting in Yeoville or Maboneng, two of the city's most cosmopolitan neighborhoods, trying dishes from across the continent, from South African to Ghanaian, Nigerian, and Congolese kitchens. Each stop serves several dishes, with a host guiding the way and giving you the background on what you're eating.

Go back to the earliest history of humanity at the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site—and fit two attractions into just half a day out—on this private tour. With round-trip transit from your Pretoria or Johannesburg hotel, getting around is made simple. Head first to the Sterkfontein Caves, known for their fossils and early human history, for a guided tour; then take in the interactive exhibits at the Maropeng Visitor Center.

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

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.

With this small-group day tour, you can avoid the hassle of hiring a car, and let someone else drive you between highlights in and around Pretoria. Enjoy the convenience of having a full itinerary planned out for you, with stops at the Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, the Union Building, and the Cullinan Diamond Mine. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Embark on a captivating journey of South Africa with the Pretoria City Tour that takes you through the city’s rich history, stunning buildings & landscapes, including the vibrant cultural diversity. Pretoria is the administrative capital city of the country and informally known as the "Jacaranda City" because of its plethora of jacaranda trees lined in the streets with their annual display of purple flowers that blossom in October. This tour will give you an overall about the past-apartheid to the present-rainbow nation that South Africa took as we visit various attractions.

Meet and greet service. We check flight and traffic status. Upon arrival, one of our driver will meet you in the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name. Safe and comfortable vehicle. Driver's a local and knows Johannesburg well. Work in tourism and can give tour and site recommendations.

Cullinan is a small town out of Pretoria . It is located 30 km (19 mi) east of the city of Pretoria along the diamond route and is heavily reliant on tourism and the mine that dominates the skyline. The town is named after diamond magnate Sir Thomas Cullinan Pretoria is South Africa's administrative capital,serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa.

Overview Discover Soweto like never before on this half day guided tour. Travel in comfort with luxury transport as you explore Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, and a Hidden Heritage site in Soweto where you get an opportunity to climb the 49 stairs tower and view Soweto from the top. Savor authentic South African cuisine at a local restaurant, shop handmade crafts at bustling markets. With optional adventure at Orlando Towers and a sundowner to end the day, this tour blends history, culture, and modern township life into one unforgettable experience.

Tick off the highlights of Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Soweto in a day, without getting bogged down with trip research, on this private guided tour. Admission to the Apartheid Museum and the Voortrekker Monument is included, saving time in ticket lines. The route also includes Constitutional Hill, Orlando Towers, Mandela House, and the Union Buildings, with convenient hotel pickup.

Explore the culture, history and traditions of Soweto on this private tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Spend half of a day venturing into one of the nation's most incredible towns. Visit Nelson Mandela's home, Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum and more. Choose to bungee jump (additional cost) or roll through the streets on two wheels with an optional bike tour (own expense). Round-trip transport and a friendly, professional guide makes this private tour hassle-free.

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.