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🏛️ Step Into the Story of Pretoria – Immersive Walking Tour. 8 NovemberThere’s more to Pretoria than meets the eye…
Beneath its quiet streets and jacaranda-lined avenues lies a story of gold, war, politics, mystery – and a few secrets that still spark debate today 👀
Join us on 6 June at 09:00 as we begin at Kruger House (59 WF Nkomo Street), where your journey into the past starts the moment you step onto the pavement.
🔎 Your experience begins:
We’ll meet at the safe, undercover parking area behind Kruger House before stepping into the world of President Paul Kruger.
Inside his home, you’ll uncover:
• Who really built the house – and why
• The surprising reason milk was used in the walls 🥛
• Stories of leadership, resilience, and a nation on the brink
And just outside… the train that carried Kruger into exile.
But why did he flee? And why did he never return?
🚶♂️ From there, we walk into the heart of the old Transvaal…
At Church Square, we unravel:
• Why Pretoria was established exactly here
• The power struggles that shaped the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek
• The legend of the Kruger Millions – and whether “Slim Jannie” may have helped himself 💰
We’ll stand where decisions about war, gold, and the future of a country were made – and uncover lesser-known stories, including the mystery of the lady with the head covering.
🏫 Moving through the historic arcades, we arrive at the Staatsmodel School, where a certain young Winston Churchill made a daring escape that would echo through history 😲
🌳 In Burgers Park, we pause to reflect:
Was President Thomas Burgers a visionary ahead of his time… or a controversial leader who divided opinion? You decide.
⬇️ The journey back…
We take a gentle walk downhill, passing:
• Pretoria City Hall
• The old Transvaal Museum
• Loreto Convent
All framed by the iconic jacaranda trees that give the capital its signature charm 🌸
🧺 End your morning your way:
We return to Kruger House, where you're welcome to relax and enjoy a picnic in the peaceful garden – the perfect ending to a morning of discovery.
💰 Cost: R370 per person
✔️ Includes entry into Kruger House
✔️ Safe, undercover parking
✔️ Guided storytelling experience packed with hidden history
🗓️ Date: 8 November
⏰ Start: 09:00
📍 Meeting Point: Kruger House (59 WF Nkomo Street)
👟 This is a walking tour – please bring comfortable shoes, a hat, and water.
✨ If you love history, untold stories, and seeing familiar places in a completely new light… this tour is for you.
👉 Limited spots available – book now to secure your place!
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