Pretoria Tour From Johannesburg: Union Buildings & Kruger Museum

Three landmarks that shaped South Africa's story, all in one morning

A half-day private tour from Johannesburg to Pretoria covering the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger Museum, Church Square and Union Buildings with a driver-guide, hotel pickup and bottled water. The tour traces the Afrikaans great trek, the legacy of Paul Kruger and the seat of the South African presidency, ending at the Union Buildings for views across Pretoria and a statue of a former president.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Voortrekker Monument2h · entry included
2. Kruger Museum45m · entry included
3. Union Buildings30m

Explore Pretoria's historical sites

• Visit Voortrekker Monument
• Tour Paul Kruger House
• Explore Church Square and Palace of Justice
• See Union Buildings and take photos

The experience

The tour starts at the Voortrekker Monument, where your guide walks you through the Afrikaans history and the great trek that shaped the nation, then moves to the Kruger Museum in central Pretoria to learn about Paul Kruger and his place in South African history. Church Square comes next, home to the Palace of Justice and the market that gave the square its name. The final stop is the Union Buildings, the office of the president, where you can photograph the grounds, a statue of a former president and the city of Pretoria spreading out behind them.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is transport in a private vehicle with a driver-guide who speaks English. Bottled water comes with the tour. The five-hour duration accounts for travel time between sites. Exact timing depends on traffic and the time of day you depart.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Johannesburg accommodation.
• private vehicle transport between all four sites.
• driver-guide speaking English.
• bottled water throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Senior (91 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?Five hours leaves the rest of your day free if you depart early morning, or pairs easily with an afternoon activity in Johannesburg. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Voortrekker Monument and why does the tour start there?

The Voortrekker Monument documents the Afrikaans great trek and its role in South African history. The tour opens there to establish the historical foundation before moving to later chapters of the nation's story at the Kruger Museum and Union Buildings.

Can I take photos at the Union Buildings?

Yes. The Union Buildings are the final stop, and the tour includes time for photographs of the grounds, a statue of a former president and the Pretoria cityscape in the background.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

Bottled water is provided. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price.

What is the Kruger Museum and what will I learn there?

The Kruger Museum is the house of Paul Kruger in central Pretoria. The tour covers his life and his significance to South African history.

Is hotel pickup really included, or is there an extra charge?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg are included in the tour price. No separate transport fee applies.