Canberra Highlights: Private Walking Tour through Historic Sites

Discover the intriguing history and remarkable buildings of Canberra on a private walking tour. Uncover the secrets hidden in the city’s streets and experience the extraordinary life of its residents.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parliament House - The enormous Parliament House features 4,700 individual rooms, many of which are accessible to the general public. The grand marble staircase in the entryway leads to the Great Hall, which features an elaborate tapestry. In contrast to the red of the Senate chamber, the House of Representatives chamber is decked in green.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide services
Additional Information

Explore Canberra’s heart with a tour that highlights its political and cultural landmarks. Begin at Parliament House, a vast complex with a grand marble staircase and contrasting chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives. Then, delve into history at Old Parliament House Gardens, where Australia’s democratic foundations were shaped. At Magna…

Location
Parliament House Federation Mall Southbound
The guide will meet you in front of the entrance of Parliament House.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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D6414hjangelot
Apr 4, 2025
A fantastic way to make the most of your time while in Canberra - The highlight for me was the National Gallery, where I got to appreciate some stunning artworks while hearing the stories behind them. If you're planning a visit to Canberra, I highly recommend this walking tour.
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T4243dvdominikr
Mar 23, 2025
Suitable tour to get a deeper understanding the significance of Canberra - We started at Parliament House, where our guide shared fascinating insights about the design and function of such an iconic structure. Overall, this walking tour was the perfect way to make the most of our time in Canberra, giving us a deeper understanding of the city’s significance.
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Kristiansm6833ms
Feb 28, 2025
It was a blend of education within a touristic experience - The guide transformed every landmark into engaging stories of rich historical context. As someone who enjoys history and literature, I felt privileged to glimpse a treasure trove of knowledge and research nestled within the National Library. It was a perfect blend of education within a touristic experience.
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D5740kfchristosk
Jan 25, 2025
It was a enjoyable and memorable tour - The enthusiasm and expertise of the tour guide was impressive. We started at the Parliament House which has an awesome architecture. At the National Library, we learnt about the library's vast collections. A memorable and enjoyable tour which connects culture and society.
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Fridoc517
Dec 13, 2024
It was was engaging and worth it - This private tour in Canberra was engaging and worth it. The guide brought the city's history and culture to life with captivating stories and insights.
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E8309dijamesa
Aug 3, 2024
It was a pleasant tour experience - As a tourist, I enjoyed this tour of Canberra, seeing landmarks such as the National Library of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, Old Parliament House Gardens. The guide was friendly and it was a pleasant tour experience.
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598henningi
Jun 26, 2024
We explored the best of Canberra from museums to monuments - It was a day well spent in this walking tour, with a friendly guide, exploring the best of Canberra from museums to monuments.
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Him_k
Mar 22, 2024
Excellent tour - Our guide Michael was very informative, friendly, took very goid pictures and showed memorable spots.
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Jeanmk9249rj
Feb 8, 2024
Canberra - under-eztimated. - Wonderful place for a 6 day trip. Didn't have a car but public transport is good. Locals are friendly and helpful. A lot to see.
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Quinsusan
Jul 27, 2023
This walking tour packed as much as possible, in a single day - I was in Australia for 2 weeks during July 2023 and I also visited Canberra. I am glad that I opted for this walking tour. The tour guide spoke to us about the history and importance of each place that this tour covered. The national museum was iconic. This walking tour packed as much as possible, in a single day, thanks to the efficiency of the tour guide.
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From $66
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).