South Africa · Walking Tours

Tour the Cullinan Diamond Mine

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cullinan. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Cullinan Diamond Mine on a guided day tour
02 Enjoy a surface walking tour of a real working diamond mine
03 Learn about the history of the mine and the diamond production process
04 See replicas of renowned Cullinan diamonds in the on-site museum
05 Travel comfortably from Johannesburg or Pretoria with hotel pickup and drop-off
06 Receive a hard hat for the mine surface tour
07 Have time for lunch during the experience
08 Browse diamonds, gemstones, and jewellery at the end of the tour

Discover the story behind one of the world’s most famous diamond mines on this guided day tour to the Cullinan Diamond Mine. Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Cullinan, where you’ll join a surface tour of the working mine, learn about its history, and follow the diamond production process from extraction through its various stages.

Along the way, your guide shares background on the mine and its remarkable legacy, including the famous Cullinan Diamond. Your visit also includes time at the on-site museum to view replicas of notable stones, plus free time for lunch and the opportunity to browse for diamonds, gemstones, and jewellery before returning to your hotel.

Along the way, your guide shares background on the mine and its remarkable legacy, including the famous Cullinan Diamond.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cullinan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

Experience a surface tour of a real working Diamond mine. You will be transported to the Cullinan Diamond mine, which is located forty kilometers east of Pretoria, after being picked up from your hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria. During this portion of the journey, your guide will share with you some fascinating information. When on the surface tour, you will be provided with a hard hat. And you will depart on a walking tour of the mine. You will be able to observe the diamond production process in its entirety, including all of its stages. At the conclusion of the tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase diamonds. In addition, you will have some time to enjoy lunch before being safely transported back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cullinan. 3 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Minimum age is 18 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
No mobile phones will be allowed underground, but normal cameras are allowed.
Not recommended for travelers that have difficulty walking long distances
Pick up time normally 2 hours before the timed tour option you chose.
All hotels and accommodation. We pick up anywhere from your hotel or guest house in Sandton, Rosebank, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Please specify your pickup location. We also pick up from air b&b and private locations.