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Overview
Do you know the hidden history of Australia’s capital city? Join us for an entertaining and inspiring walking tour of Canberra and discover the true movers and shakers behind our city. Learn about Australia’s hidden women's history as we walk among some of our nation’s most iconic cultural institutions and monuments, including Old Parliament House, the High Court, and the National Library. Our guides are 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 unexpected women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way! - This walking tour is wheelchair accessible - The tour runs for two hours - Suitable for first-time and regular visitors to Canberra - Learn about the people that history books overlook
Meeting and Pickup
Our tour begins at the Neville Bonner Statue next to Old Parliament House. Your guide will be easy to spot in a pink She Shapes History shirt and tote.
End Point
The tour finishes in Old Parliament House’s Senate Rose Gardens, right near the meeting point.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Museum of Australian Democracy
2. Aboriginal Tent Embassy
3. We have to visit one of the few statues of women in Canberra on this tour! We stop by this statue by artist Lis Johnson and uncover the story behind these iconic women.
4. National Portrait Gallery
5. High Court of Australia
6. Reconciliation Place
7. National Library of Australia
8. Uncover the third statue of a woman on our tour! We stop by this statue of Susan Ryan by artist Lis Johnson and share her story.
Inclusion
Hand-drawn souvenir postcard by a local artist
A follow-up list of resources and further reading on the stories shared
A group photo with your guide
Passionate & Professional Local Guide
Cancellation Policy
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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guides use headsets
Reviews
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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