Highlights of Canberra Full Day Tour
Description
Witness the wonderful views of Canberra and the region from the top of Mount Ainslie. Visit NCA Exhibition Centre. Be guided through the corridors of power at Australia’s Parliament House. Survey the Parliamentary Triangle & its National Institutions. Explore the Australian War Memorial and experience the moving Last Post Ceremony. All fees included. Personally guided throughout.
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Itinerary
One of Canberra’s most beautiful vantage points at the top of Mount Ainslie. From the lookout, your guide will explain the growth of a young city, the two-tiered colonial and capital city history and point out places of interest and key attractions, all while you survey the tremendous design of Canberra’s architect, Walter Burley Griffin.
Expect a drive through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon - Australian Army's officer training establishment and perhaps to Mount Pleasant where you’ll be delighted to an alternative aspect overlooking central Canberra.
Discover some further history of Canberra along with a up close look of Lake Burley Griffin & the Captain Cook Memorial.
After a journey through the Parliamentary Triangle, we head to the Old Parliament House - home to the 'Museum of Australian Democracy" where you’ll enjoy our own short guided tour to key parts of this magnificent building showcasing more than 50 years of Australia’s political history.
From the Old to the New, it’s then just a short journey up the Hill to New Parliament House. Get a guided tour through Great Hall, Senate, and House of Representatives Chambers. We usually break for lunch at the Queens Terrace Café, a café with a variety of food options, sure to satisfy even the most diverse tastes.
As mid-afternoon rolls around, we’ll leave New Parliament House for a drive through Canberra’s diplomatic district - first passing by "The Lodge" - the primary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. We continue the drive through Canberra’s diplomatic district where you can spot the embassies of different countries represented in Australia.
We’ll guide you around the central part of the AWM before you’ll have some free time to observe some of the many galleries dedicated to showing Australia’s roll in conflict. The final part of the tour is the Memorial’s Last Post Ceremony where a dedication is made to those who have fallen in service for Australia. It often leaves no dry eye.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For visitors coming from outside Canberra, we recommend choosing our central pick-up point at the Jolimont Tourist Centre on Northbourne Avenue, conveniently located at the end of the tram line.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(461)
Fantastic tour. Definitely recommend. Neil has incredible knowledge and shares heaps of interesting information, about the amazing Canberra attractions you visit and also general information as you tour about. Really enjoyed the tour and learnt so much.
Neil was an excellent guide. Passionate about the capital and lead a very full tour of the city and I would definitely recommend
Great full day tour taking in all the major places of interest. Neil was very knowledgeable about Canberra as well as other things and his delivery of the information was engaging. He related well to people from different countries and was able to draw comparisons between Australia and their home. I found it particularly fascinating to learn what makes Canberra very different from other cities in Australia. Highly recommend.
An absolutely awesome day tour our guide Bob was amazing very knowledgeable and friendly would highly recommend to others
Neil is amazing - knowledgeable, witty, patient, punctual Shares his expertise with passion. You'll love Canberra more after taking his tour.
It is tailor made. Our guide Neil made sure we knew where we were going and gave us information about the history of Canberra which was essential to understand the reasons Canberra is set out as it is.
Very informative. Don't forget you drink and snacks. Plenty of time to some parts of every sight. GREAT
It was a long day, but oh so interesting! Great way to get an overview of the Capital. Griffin was a fantastic guide.
This was a fantastic day. .Neil is very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. It was great to learn about the history of the planning and the layout of the city. Thank you Neil.
I had an absolutely fantastic experience on the Highlights of Canberra tour, thanks to our incredible guide, Neil. His extensive knowledge, passion for Canberra’s history, politics, wildlife and culture, and years of experience truly brought every stop to life. Neil shared fascinating insights and stories that you simply wouldn’t get on your own, making the tour both informative and entertaining from start to finish. His friendly personality, professionalism, and ability to answer questions with such depth and enthusiasm made the day even more enjoyable. Neil’s experience was evident in the way he navigated the tour seamlessly while ensuring everyone felt included and engaged. If you’re visiting Canberra, I highly recommend this tour, and especially Neil as your guide. He turned a great sightseeing day into a memorable and enriching experience.
