PretoriaFree things to do in Pretoria
20 places in Pretoria you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Pretoria
- Delville Wood Memorial
- Fort Wonderboompoort
- General Louis Botha
- J.C. Smuts Memorial
- Nelson Mandela Statue
- South African Air Force Memorial
- Voortrekker Monument
Free parks & viewpoints in Pretoria
- Burgers Park
- Church Square
- Eugene Maraispark
- Groenkloof Nature Reserve
- Jan Cilliers
- Klapperkop Nature Reserve
- Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment
- Magnolia Dal
- Pretoria National Botanical Garden
- Pretorius Square
- Strubendam Bird SanctuaryMon–Sun 07:00-17:00
- Venning Park
- Wonderboom Nature Reserve
When museums in South Africa open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Pretoria
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Pretoria, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked