Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Ready to learn about the REAL history of Canberra – the one excluded from history books and your standard tour of Canberra? Snag your place on 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 more connected to Canberra's incredible women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Museum of Australian Democracy, 18 King George Terrace Old Parliament House, Canberra 2600 Australia

Our professional guides will give you insider access to the Museum of Australian Democracy. We will visit areas of the building relevant to women's history.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Aboriginal Tent Embassy, King George Terrace Australian Parliament House, Canberra 2600 Australia

At the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, we acknowledge and respect the traditional country of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people. We acknowledge their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace Parkes, Canberra 2600 Australia

Our guide will explain the unexpected history of the National Portrait Gallery

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: High Court of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra 2600 Australia

We will sit outside the High Court of Australia to hear stories of women who have shaped Australia.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Reconciliation Place, King Edward Terrace, Canberra Australia

Our guide will share the stories behind Reconciliation Place

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia

Our professional guides will give you insider access to the National Library of Australia. We will stop at the 'Bookplate' cafe for a break and a coffee.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra Australia

A passionate and professional local guide shares the secret history behind the lake

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: King George V Memorial, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Local Guide
• Entry/Admission - National Library of Australia

Not Included

Facilities