Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria (must see)

The massive granite Voortrekker Monument was built to commemorate the Great Trek's heroes of the 18th century. The main body of the construction is presented by the four walls of the Hall of Heroes which is decorated in the Italian style. One of the most attractive features for tourists here is the 260-step stairway. It leads to the dome and offers the view of the whole city.

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Sight Name: Voortrekker Monument
Sight Location: Pretoria, South Africa (See walking tours in Pretoria)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Pretoria, South Africa

Create Your Own Walk in Pretoria

Creating your own self-guided walk in Pretoria is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Pretoria Landmarks Walking Tour

Pretoria is called South Africa in miniature. The variety of its landmarks represent the variety of the whole country. The following attractions are the most representative in this marvelous city. Take this tour to view the parks, monuments, government buildings, and other landmarks of Pretoria.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.4 Km or 4.6 Miles

Pretoria Introduction Walking Tour

Pretoria, one of South Africa's three capitals (the other two being: Cape Town – legislative, and Bloemfontein – judicial), is commonly regarded as “Jacaranda City” for the abundance of jacaranda trees. The history of Pretoria is rich in events closely associated with the history of the South African Republic, some of which are reflected in a number of local attractions, such as the... view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles