Pretoria - Exploring the Capitol
2 August
7 June
Join the TimeTraveller for the extraordinary journey through old Pretoria.
We are traversing every inch of historic Pretoria on this adventure!
Starting with a full tour of Melrose House we stroll via the Station, down Paul Kruger Street to City hall and Church Square.
On the square we take a deep dive into the history of Pretoria and the Zuid-Afrikaanse Republiek!
Burning questions you can expect answers to:
Why were 2 presidents in trouble for minting a pound? Who said the devil doesn’t exist?
Oom Paul's earring and thumb - fact or fiction?
What happened to the Kruge Millions and did Slim Jannie bag a few?
What does a hat have to do with the ou Raadsaal?
We are fortunate to be able to explore the Ou Raadsaal building in detail. From the president’s offices to the copper bars that pull out of the walls.
Janet will tell tales of poverty and opulence as well as greed and corruption.
We go back to Melrose houe via Burgers Park to discuss the presidency of the ZAR's most infamous president!
How did a few ox-wagons in fountains valley expand to the capital of the ZAR?
Was chief Tshwane an actual person or was it the original name of the Apies River?
Why was the 4th president of the ZAR labelled a heretic an ousted?
Why are there 2 copper poles, in the walls of the Raadsaal?
What is the mystery of theodolite calibrations on Church square.
Concessions and kickbacks: We look at: Liquor, transport to Delagoa Bay, Dynamite, Jam, National Mint, and bricks.
What happened to the Kruger Millions and did Smuts bag a few?
What happened to the Dopper church’s golden clock hands?
The fee of R370 includes Safe, off street parking, guided walk, entry into Melrose House Museum and entry to the Raadsaal.
Only 30 Spots available. This is walking tour.