Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Step beyond the main streets and discover a side of Ballarat that most visitors walk straight past. This guided walking tour brings the city’s Gold Rush history to life through the places it actually happened - from grand Victorian buildings to tucked-away laneways and overlooked corners filled with stories. Led by a local guide in period Victorian attire, the experience is personal, relaxed and engaging, focusing on the details, characters and moments that give Ballarat its distinctive atmosphere. Midway through the tour, pause for a coffee, hot chocolate or chai inside one of Ballarat’s oldest hotels, before continuing to explore more hidden corners of the city. You’ll also receive a small locally designed Ballarat art print to take home. The walk runs for approximately 2-2.5 hours (around 1.5km) at an easy pace with regular stops. Suitable for couples, solo travellers and small groups. Children under 6 are free (drink not included).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Bakery Hill (5 Humffray St S). Your guide will be wearing period Victorian attire and will be easy to spot.

End Point

End point

The tour finishes near Ballarat Town Hall in the city centre, a short walk from restaurants, cafes, shops and public transport.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bakery Hill
Visit the place where the city of Ballarat first started at Bakery Hill, Ballarat. Discover the stories and wander inside historic buildings still standing that were built during the Goldrush period.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Bakery Hill
Visit the hidden spot where Peter Lalor made his Bakery Hill speech that kicked off the pivotal Eureka Stockade and rebellion in Australia. Learn about the history behind the rebellion and how it changed the future of Australia.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Ballarat
Enjoy the gorgeous historic buildings of Ballarat and stop for a coffee, hot chocolate or chai at the Craig's Hotel and listen to the intriguing tales that surround the old Hotel and Walter Craig, the pub owner.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
Get exclusive access to the grand Ballaarat Mechanics Institute old library, where ancient books and newspapers are hidden away.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Access to selected historic buildings and interior spaces

Coffee, tea or chai at a historic Ballarat hotel

Small locally designed Ballarat art print

Guided walking tour of historic Ballarat

Local guide in period Victorian attire (English)

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional food and drinks

Transportation to/from the meeting point

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Hidden Lanes

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