11. Canberra City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour
Walk Canberra’s Culture, Power, and History on a route that’s calm, clever, and quietly iconic. Start on northbourne avenue canberra, head into braddon canberra, explore Lonsdale Street, bunda street canberra, and bunda street, then slip through tocumwal lane. Feel the buzz at Canberra City Centre and Civic Square, a true city on a hill moment. Discover stories at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, unwind at the australian national botanic gardens reviews favourite with gardens with sculptures vibes, pass Old Canberra House, enjoy a lake burley griffin walk around lake burley griffin canberra, continue along anzac parade through the anzac portal, and finish at the powerful australian war memorial—yes, the one from all those australian war memorial photos.
22. Canberra Power Peace and History Self Guided Walking Tour
Canberra: Power, Peace and Pathways isn’t a rush past monuments, it’s a thoughtful wander through the capital at its most human. This self-guided walk moves from iconic national institutions to quiet wetlands, from bold architecture to stories hidden underfoot. You’ll pass places where laws are debated, art lives outdoors, and history whispers instead of shouts. Expect powerful memorials, surprising detours, lakeside calm, and plenty of “wait, that happened here?” moments. Designed to be slow and reflective, this walk invites you to notice how power, memory, protest, and nature share the same ground. Canberra doesn’t demand attention, it earns it. Bring curiosity, comfy shoes, and a willingness to slow down.
33. Historic and Cultural Canberra Private Walking Tour
5.0· 12 reviews· 2 hoursDiscover Canberra’s historic and cultural gems on this private walking tour. Begin at Parliament House, marveling at its grand marble staircase and contrasting chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives. Stroll through Old Parliament House Gardens, where Australia’s democratic foundations were shaped. Visit Magna Carta Place to see a rare 1297 copy of the Magna Carta, a cornerstone of parliamentary heritage. Explore the National Library of Australia, home to important national and global documents. Experience Canberra’s diversity at the International Flag Display in Commonwealth Place. Conclude at the National Gallery of Australia, showcasing the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. This private, heritage-focused tour reveals Canberra’s architecture, history, and culture through the eyes of a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for history, architecture, and culture enthusiasts seeking an immersive experience.
44. Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
5.0· 118 reviews· 2 hoursReady to learn about the REAL history of Canberra – the one excluded from the history books and your standard tour of Canberra? Join this entertaining and educational walking tour of Canberra and discover the true movers and shakers behind our city. Learn about Australia’s hidden women's history as you walk among some of our nation’s most iconic cultural institutions and monuments. Hidden between the National Archives, the National Library, and the National Gallery are the stories of women who designed cities, changed Australia’s constitution and dismissed governments. You will be guided through Australia's capital city by locals with a great sense of humour, a genuine passion for Canberra and women's history, and plenty of fun facts to share. We promise you'll leave feeling inspired by Canberra's remarkable (and frankly pretty unexpected!) women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!
55. Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
4.9· 67 reviews· 2 hoursStep into Canberra's hidden world of spies, double agents, and covert operations. Explore the secrets lurking behind ordinary suburban streets and hear the unbelievable (recently unclassified) stories of the women who were both spies and spied upon. On this tour, you'll visit infamous pubs, abandoned embassies, and homes that were under constant surveillance. You'll even be asked to put on your spy hat and learn some of the techniques operatives used around Canberra during the Cold War. Whether you're a fan of spy stories or simply looking for a fun introduction to Canberra's history, this tour is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to uncover the secret past of Australia's capital city.
66. Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
4.9· 48 reviewsNot Just any hop on hop off tour bus, this one is more personal with your tour guide John. An Air-conditioned bus, Leaving from the Canberra Museum & Gallery, (CMAG), 176 London Circuit, City Centre. Visit most of Canberra's Major Attractions on a hop on hop off timetable including the Embassies & the Lodge. Select your Attractions in order from the timetable given to you on the bus. Organize your own day rather than be restricted to a guided tour & select your Attractions, at your leisure. No entry fees & most Attractions have cafes. Capital Touring Services Pty Ltd, reserves the right to substitute smaller buses due to demand
77. National Museum of Australia: Ultimate Museum Experience
4.0· 1 reviews· 3 hoursDiscover where Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia with the Ultimate Museum Experience. Join the Museum Highlights Tour at 1pm, enjoy lunch and a drink at our stunning lakeside cafe before your tour and then indulge at the Museum Shop with a 10% off shopping voucher.
88. National Museum of Australia Daily Tours
3.7· 19 reviews· 1 hoursNational Museum of Australia – Daily Guided Tours Explore the National Museum of Australia with one of our expert-led daily tours. Each experience brings the Museum’s stories, objects and architecture to life, with non‑English tours available on request. Museum Highlights Tour – 1pm A great introduction to the Museum’s major galleries. Discover key objects and the stories behind them—perfect if you’re short on time. Building & Architecture Tour – 10am Uncover the hidden meanings, design features and symbolism of the Museum’s unique building and landscape. Some outdoor walking; wear suitable footwear. First Australians Tour – 3pm Experience the history, culture and connection to Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing on the First Australians gallery. For language support, email bookings@nma.gov.au.
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