Church Square: The Heart of the Capital
120 min · 4 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Pretoria. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 90 to 120 minutes and 1.6 to 4 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Pretoria
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Square: The Heart of the Capital | 120 min | 4 km | 6 |
| Union Buildings: Herbert Baker's Amphitheatre of State | 90 min | 1.6 km | 6 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
The Kruger House Museum
- Church Square: The Heart of the Capital: A single paved square in Pretoria, South Africa, where a Boer president stands in bronze steps from the courtroom that sentenced Nelson Mandela, and empire, republic, apartheid and democracy are all legible in one hectare.
- Union Buildings: Herbert Baker's Amphitheatre of State: Climb the great green terraces to Herbert Baker's curved sandstone seat of the South African state, where Nelson Mandela took the oath and a nine-metre bronze figure now stands with open arms over the capital.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Pretoria is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Pretoria?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Pretoria: Church Square: The Heart of the Capital and Union Buildings: Herbert Baker's Amphitheatre of State. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Pretoria cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Pretoria history tours?
- About 90 to 120 minutes, covering 1.6 to 4 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Church Square: The Heart of the Capital
120 min · 4 km · easy
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