Pretoria City and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Pretoria, South Africa
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey of South Africa with the Pretoria City & Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour that takes you through the rich history, stunning buildings & landscapes, including the vibrant cultural diversity and some world renowned diamond history.
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.
Cullinan Diamond Mine is renowned as a source of large, high-quality gem diamonds and is the home to one of the world's largest diamond - the Cullinan (3106 ct). Please bring you passport with you.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Voortrekker Monument
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Was built to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony, the monument illustrates the dramatic journey of the pioneers during the Great Trek.
    Great spot for a panoramic view of the city of Pretoria from the top of the building.
  2. Pass by
    Paul Kruger House Museum, the Victorian styled house of the Kruger family and gives an insight into Paul Kruger life. We will view the house from outside.
  3. Church Square
    10m
    Is the historic centre of the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Its most prominent feature is the statue of the Boer leader and president of the South African Republic Paul Kruger at its centre. Statues of four anonymous Boer citizen-soldiers surround that of Kruger’s on a lower level of the plinth.
  4. Union Buildings
    30m
    We visit the Union Buildings which is the official seat of the national government of South Africa, built at the highest point of Pretoria. Considered South Africa's Architectural masterpiece, we will take a stroll through the stunning gardens with indigenous plants and enjoy a spectacular view of the city.
  5. Cullinan Diamond Mine
    2h · Admission ticket included
    On the surface tour you will see the big hole, the shaft and the diamond room where a selection of uncut diamonds and replicas of world-famous diamonds are displayed. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes as a fair amount of walking is involved.
    Please note this is a surface mine tour NO UNDERGROUND or going through any dark spaces. Please bring your passport with you.
    The mine has a strict NO Alcohol policy breathalyzer test is taken upon entry should you be positive you won't be allowed entry.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total time includes travel time from your hotel and back.

Cancellation policy

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

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