Top rated Tourist attractions in Pretoria, South Africa to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (Javett-UP)

Art center

👍👍 Worth the visit. There are lots of amazing exhibitions. Museum not usually full so nice place to go if you also want so peace and quiet. has parking available and is free to students.

4.80 (338 reviews)

Trent Gallery

Art gallery

👍 They're more than just Mushrooms #fungifamily🍄 🍄. Learning everyday. The warm welcome and Mushroom soup for a very cold and raining day. Great speech and beautiful art work

4.70 (108 reviews)

BigNtranstours( pty) Ltd shuttle and school transport service

Airport shuttle service

😠 I came across bigNtranstours this morning. The driver was driving like an absolute maniac through town, weaving through traffic. For a company that advertises transporting people I find it absolutely shocking that you employ such drivers. I would not trust you to transport even my furniture with tha...

4.70 (35 reviews)

Voortrekker Monument

Monument

Imposing edifice commemorating the Afrikaans settlers who arrived in the country during the 1830s.

4.60 (7.2K reviews)

Sci-Enza

Science museum

😠 Could not enter the building because you have to book to enter according to staf atthe enterance. while the staff recommended to book via website, which was unclear and unhelpful. Please take the time to plan ahead by contacting the Pretoria University before visiting this great looking science mus...

4.60 (543 reviews)

South African National Biodiversity Institute

Botanical garden

👍👍 Its a good garden. Fill a water bottle and come walk around. There are so many things to see even small game. Entry fees are on the SANBI website.

4.60 (360 reviews)

Unisa Art Gallery

Art gallery

👍👍 Beautiful, well kept and clean building, with friendly and helpful staff.

4.60 (139 reviews)

Union Buildings Gardens

Memorial park

👍 Beautiful place, peaceful and sureenjoyed the Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run 2022. Can't wait for next year

4.50 (4.3K reviews)

Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Sprawling nature trail system along streams & forests, with abundant bird life & wild game.

4.50 (3.4K reviews)

Hazel Food Market.

Farmers' market

👍👍 Our family went for the first time this weekend and really enjoyed it. Tons of food vendors from all over the world, don't miss the calamari! Clothes, fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, meets, even music instruments and kids toys. Well worth visiting!

4.50 (2.9K reviews)

Jan Cilliers Park

Park

Jogging trails, lakeside picnics & city views in a landscaped park with tall indigenous trees.

4.50 (2.3K reviews)

Union Buildings

Government office

Governmental buildings, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, with towers and gardens, completed in 1913.

4.50 (948 reviews)

Waterkloof Dog Park

Park

👍👍 This is a diamond of a dog park. The grounds are beautifully looked after. There are several doggie bag stations throughout the park. It is a wonderful wonderland for all breeds of dogs, on or off leash. Several splash dams and lots of run space

4.50 (698 reviews)