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Cullinan Diamond Mine Day Tour
4.9
14 Ratings
Cullinan
Diamonds are forever. The largest gem ever found, weighing 3,106 carats, was discovered in 1905 at the Cullinan Diamond Mine. Known as the Star of Africa, it remains the biggest diamond in the world.
- Underground experience
- Visit the capital city of South Africa (Pretoria)
- Learn about the journey of the Voortrekker
Diamonds are forever. The largest gem ever found, weighing 3,106 carats, was discovered in 1905 at the Cullinan Diamond Mine. Known as the Star of Africa, it remains the biggest diamond in the world.
- Underground experience
- Visit the capital city of South Africa (Pretoria)
- Learn about the journey of the Voortrekker
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cullinan Diamond Mine - Guided tour of the Cullinan surface mine experience
Explore the site where the renowned Cullinan diamond, weighing 3016 carats, was discovered
Gain insights into diamond mining and the gems themselves
Observe kimberlite rocks
Witness the massive hole, half a kilometer wide and one kilometer long
Watch as skips unload…
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Cullinan Diamond Mine - Guided tour of the Cullinan surface mine experience
Explore the site where the renowned Cullinan diamond, weighing 3016 carats, was discovered
Gain insights into diamond mining and the gems themselves
Observe kimberlite rocks
Witness the massive hole, half a kilometer wide and one kilometer long
Watch as skips unload kimberlite
Tour the hoist room
Purchase diamonds
Visit the Voortrekker Monument
And discover the diamond town of Cullinan.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
Additional Information
- New rules:wheelchair,crutches,walking sticks,moon boots ,children under 12 years are not allowed.
- New rules:wheelchair,crutches,walking sticks,moon boots ,children under 12 years are not allowed.
Location
Cullinan Diamond Mine
Oak Avenue,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Tracey_h
Jun 29, 2025
William knows his stuff - William was a very passionate tour guide giving us loads of information on his South Africa... he is very knowledgeable and I learnt alot from him about a variety of subjects on South Africa and Johannesburg... I would recommend any tour with William as he is a freelance guide with his own business... I enjoyed tge tour of Cullinan diamond mine but would've enjoyed a few more hours exploring the quaint village having lunch and do some shopping...
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Jeanie
Jun 24, 2025
Who doesn’t like gemstones? - From the time I was picked up at my hotel in the morning til the time I was dropped off, I was in good hands. VW was newer model, clean & safe. My driver (his name started with an L) enjoyed giving me a history lesson about the area and SA, in general. At the diamond mine, it blended history with modern day operations. The film was good and I enjoyed the little museum. I think overall the tour was the right amount of time, albeit quite expensive.
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Margaret_b
Apr 23, 2025
Tour was fun and educational - Excellent driver/guide to and from the mine. The mine tour is only surface but we saw alot and learned alot. Our vehicle to/from the mine was clean and comfortable. Definitely a worthwhile trip.
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Prof_gerry
Apr 22, 2025
Fun and educational tour! - This is the second tour we took with KG, our guide. Once again, it was an extremely enjoyable tour in a comfortable and clean car. KG's commentary was extremely informative. The mine tour guide was likewise excellent. The mine is site not to be missed.
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393zacharys
Mar 28, 2025
Diamond mine tour - Pastor has a wealth of information about South Africa, and he has a great sense of humor! He customized the tour for my preferences. He also seems to know everyone we came across. Not to mention he speaks eight languages!
I highly recommend booking his services for your trip to South Africa!
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Ivy_b
Dec 2, 2024
Diamonds are the girls best friends - It was a very nice and interesting tour. You get an idea how difficult it is to get the diamonds out of the earth and the techniques are impressive.
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Dorothy_d
Sep 1, 2024
Diamond Mining explained in detail! - Pastor was a fantastic guide..punctual..tour was very informative…I learned a lot about diamond mining. The town is very small but has a nice lunch cafe..they have a showcase with a few diamonds in them from the mine for sale..I now know the ins and outs of diamond mining in South Africa!
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Stephen_w
Jul 31, 2024
Fascinating and informative mine tour - One hour drive each way to Cullinan Diamond Mine. Two hour surface tour of the mine provided by a trained mine employee. During the tour we learned about the history of the mine, the extraction and processing of the famous Cullinan diamond ( largest in the world), and how diamonds are mined, processed, and graded at the mine. We walked across some of the mine property to view the older mining machinery as well as the massive open pit where diamonds were originally extracted. Mining operations are currently continued underground, but underground tours are no longer available for safety reasons. We found this to be an informative and educational tour.
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Desmonc
Jun 23, 2024
Great day out. - I was the only one on the tour in a car with Pastor. We first drove to the Cullinan Diamond Mine from Johannesburg. Went on the mine tour had lunch in Cullinan. After that we drove to Pretoria and visited the sights there. The final stop was the Voortrekkers Monument a very impressive building. Dropped off back at my hotel in Johannesburg. Pastor is an excellent driver and guide with a good knowledge of South African history and current world events. Overall an enjoyable day out.
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Bobn7632
Apr 20, 2024
Sensational Tour !! - Today’s tour was one of the most amazing and informative tours of our lives !! We have used Viator on multiple trips in the past and they have all been good experiences. Today was by far the best thanks to our tour guide
His knowledge of the history of South Africa and the entire region was exceptional!! He completely and patiently answered every single question we asked. I can’t say enough about him. Just an awesome experience
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