Tour the Cullinan Diamond Mine

Eagle eye view of the mine on top of old tailings

Duration6h - 8h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 13 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on an exciting journey to the Cullinan Diamond Mine, where you will witness the beauty and marvel of one of the world's largest diamonds. Located in South Africa, this mine has a rich history dating back over a century and is the source of some of the most magnificent diamonds in the world, including the largest rough diamond ever discovered.

As you arrive at the mine, you'll be greeted by knowledgeable guides who will take you on a tour of the facilities. You'll learn about the history of the mine, how diamonds are extracted from the earth, and the unique characteristics that make the Cullinan diamonds so special.

Next, you'll be taken on a journey to see where the diamonds are found. You'll be amazed by the scale of the operation and the technology used to extract these precious stones from the depths of the earth.

Finally, you'll have the opportunity to purchase a Cullinan diamond of your own to take home as a souvenir of your visit.

Options

10:00am Surface Mine Tour

A 2 hour surface tour of the Cullinan Diamond Mine
Pickup included

12:00 Surface Mine Tour

A 2 Hour Surface Tour of the Cullinan Diamond Mine
Pickup included

What's included

Bottled water
Entrance fees
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks

What to expect

Johannesburg
3h

You will be picked up from your hotel in Johannesburg or Sandton and transported safely by your guide to Cullinan. After the Cullinan mine tour you will be returned safely to your hotel in Johannesburg or Sandton by your guide.
Cullinan Diamond Mine
5h · Admission ticket included

You will be transported from your hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria to the world famous Cullinan Diamond Mine. Visit the Cullinan Diamond Mine where a diamond of 3106 Carats were discovered in 1905.

The Surface Tour will comprise of a nine minutes DVD that tells you all about the mine and diamonds, a model of an underground tunnel - giving you an idea of the tunnels underground, the mine shaft, the hoist room where you will see the hoist at work pulling up the hoist cage and the big hole that was dug to find diamonds. The Surface tour lasts for 1 and a half to about 2 hours.

After visiting the mine, you will get the opportunity to visit the Cullinan Diamond Mine market for an unforgettable diamond jewelry shopping experience.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

All hotels and accommodation. We pick up anywhere from your hotel or guest house in Sandton, Rosebank, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Please specify your pickup location. We also pick up from air b&b and private locations.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
No mobile phones will be allowed underground, but normal cameras are allowed.
Not recommended for travelers that have difficulty walking long distances

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.7 (15)

From

2,950.00 ZAR per person

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