Highlights of Canberra Tour

8 Hours (approx.)
1-14 people
Hotel pickup offered
ACT, Australia
English / AUD
Mobile ticket
Family Friendly
Comfortable & Clean Vehicle

About the tour

Canberra’s best day tour! Encompasses all the highlights of Canberra. 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.

This experience packs as much as possible into a single day, giving you the best possible experience and context of Australia’s Capital in a day

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Tour inclusions

What's included:

Transport in comfortable tour vehicle
Expert Local Tour Guide
Pickup at major hotel & motel chains

What's not included:

Lunch

Cancellation policy:

Free Cancellation up to 24-hours in advance

Tour itinerary

Meet to begin your Highlights of Canberra Tour

We start with customer pickups at major Canberra hotels and motels. For visitors from outside town we pickup at the Jolimont Bus Centre, between 9am to 9.30am depending on the pickup schedule.
Mount Ainslie Lookout

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.
Duntroon

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.
National Capital Exhibition

Discover some further history of Canberra along with an up close look of Lake Burley Griffin & the Captain Cook Memorial.
Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House)

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.
Australian Parliament House

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.
The Lodge

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.
Australian War Memorial

We’ll guide you around the central part of the Australian War Memorial before you’ll have some free time to observe some of the many galleries dedicated to showing Australia’s role 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 of Canberra Tour concludes

Arrive back at your accommodation or the Jolimont Bus Centre.

*Note

Highlights of Canberra Tour schedule may change subject to local conditions. This tour requires a gentle level of walking.

Key points

Approximately 8-hour tour from pickup to drop off in a comfortable tour vehicle.
Witness the wonderful views of Canberra and the Region from the top of Mount Ainslie.
Walk through the corridors of power and former corridors of power at Parliament House and Old Parliament House.
Survey the Parliamentary Triangle, Lake Burley Griffin, National Institutions and embassies.
Explore the Australian War Memorial and experience the moving Last Post Ceremony.
Lunch available from a local café at your own expense.

What you can expect

Recommended for

First time visitors to Canberra or those who haven’t been back in a while.
Those on a short schedule to see the City.
Visitors wanting to see and do as much as possible in one day.
Guests who want local insights and most efficient way to see all the highlights of Canberra.

Tour reviews

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy lunch on the day?

We usually break for lunch at the Queens Terrace Café. A café with a variety of food options, sure to satisfy the most diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

How much time will I spend at the Australian War Memorial?

Typically on the Highlights of Canberra Tour, guests will have 1-2 hours to spend at the Australian National War Memorial, including the experience of the last post ceremony.

What’s included in the tour price?

What is included in the tour price is always specified in the tour Program. However specifically for Highlights of Canberra tours,

What’s included:

Transport in comfortable tour vehicle
Expert Local Tour Guide
Pickup at major hotel & motel chains

What’s NOT included:

Lunch

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