Canberra Tours & Activities 2025

Canberra , Australia

From $ 124.94

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.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 42.97

Ready to learn about the REAL history of Canberra – the one excluded from the history books and your standard tour of Canberra? Join 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 inspired by Canberra's remarkable (and frankly pretty unexpected!) women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!

Canberra , Australia

From $ 131.55

Take a day trip from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural surroundings. We drive through Australia’s cool climate wool growing region and learn about the futuristic planning that makes Canberra one of the world's most modern and liveable cities. Visit Parliament House, an architectural masterpiece home to Australian democracy. Take time to explore The Australian War Memorial dedicated to telling stories of what our nation has done to prevent war and contribute to peace. Enjoy lunch besides the lake at the National Museum of Australia. From mid-September to mid-October visit the Floriade Flower Festival, the largest flower festival in the Southern Highlands. A day in our capital is enriching, surprising and thoroughly rewarding!

Canberra , Australia

From $ 42.97

Step into Canberra's hidden world of spies, double agents, and covert operations. Explore the secrets lurking behind ordinary suburban streets and hear the unbelievable (recently unclassified) stories of the women who were both spies and spied upon. On this tour, you'll visit infamous pubs, abandoned embassies, and homes that were under constant surveillance. You'll even be asked to put on your spy hat and learn some of the techniques operatives used around Canberra during the Cold War. Whether you're a fan of spy stories or simply looking for a fun introduction to Canberra's history, this tour is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to uncover the secret past of Australia's capital city.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 13.88

Visit one of Canberra’s most popular tourist attractions, the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), and go behind the scenes of the country's premier elite sporting precinct on this 1.5-hour tour. With a guide, you'll be taken you through world-class facilities where you might even catch some of Australia’s top athletes in training. Select a tour time when booking.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 98.50

Time and time again the Best of Wildlife tour impresses those who choose to take part. A half day, afternoon tour, we travel at the best time of the day to see some of Australia’s unique animals in the wild. The tour begins with pickup at your accommodation before a half hour to 40-minute journey through the rural surrounds of Canberra to the Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla. Here you’ll learn about the significant role played by our telescopes in the Apollo missions and first moon landing as well as current day deep space tracking. From the Deep Space Tracking Station, we’ll travel the short distance to the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where some of Australia’s most iconic native animals living in the wild. Through the reserve we’ll hopefully witness and get close to: Kangaroos Wallabies Koalas Platypus Colourful parrots and other birds Emus After hopefully spotting platypus towards the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy the 30-40 minute tour back into your accommodation.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 39.66

Not Just any hop on hop off tour bus, this one is more personal with your tour guide John. An Air-conditioned bus, Leaving from the Canberra Museum & Gallery, (CMAG), 176 London Circuit, City Centre. Visit most of Canberra's Major Attractions on a hop on hop off timetable including the Embassies & the Lodge. Select your Attractions in order from the timetable given to you on the bus. Organize your own day rather than be restricted to a guided tour & select your Attractions, at your leisure. No entry fees & most Attractions have cafes. Capital Touring Services Pty Ltd, reserves the right to substitute smaller buses due to demand

Canberra , Australia

From $ 171.21

Merry Heart CBR's highly rated winey tours to Murrumbateman offer a vast variety of tasting quality wine from boutique wineries. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and local dips or a cheese platter, along with snacks, cold soft drinks and water on the bus. During your wine tour, we may stop at some of the best lookouts in Murrumbateman, where you can soak up uninterrupted scenic views. -Visit up to 6 wineries/venues -Tasting fees -Lunch -Shared cheese platters -Complimentary water bottles, soft drinks and snacks -Air-conditioned. -Cold drinks available in an esky -Photo shoots in scenery locations -Pickup and drop off from Jolimont Tourist Centre outside Novotel Hotel (9-9:20am) and Abode Murrumbateman (9:55am) Just book and hop on with this unbeatable value package! Itinerary is sample only. Minimum age: 24

Canberra , Australia

From $ 138.16

Merry Heart CBR's highly rated winey tours to Murrumbateman offer a vast variety of tasting quality wine from boutique wineries. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and local dips or a cheese platter, cold soft drinks and water on the bus. Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman inclusions: -Visit 3-4 wineries/venues -Tasting fees -Lunch -Shared cheese platters -Complimentary water bottles and soft drinks -Air-conditioned vehicle (current bus old-ish). -Refrigerated cold drinks available in an esky -Phone chargers available Come on board to relax visiting wineries around Murrumbateman. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone to try out different Canberra wineries and make new friends, or connect with existing ones. Itinerary is sample only. Minimum age: 24

Canberra , Australia

From $ 13.22

FIRST AUSTRALIANS TOUR departs at 3pm daily. Visit the National Museum of Australia and experience the world’s oldest living cultures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The First Australians Tour provides an insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' history, cultures, spirituality and connections to country, with a focus on the First Australians gallery. The best way to see and experience the National Museum of Australia is to take a guided tour.  Our highly knowledgeable guides bring the objects to life by explaining the history and stories behind them.  Guided tours in languages other than English are available by advanced notice, please email [email protected]

Canberra , Australia

From $ 361.00

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Explore Canberra's heart with a tour that highlights its political and cultural landmarks. Begin at Parliament House, a vast complex with a grand marble staircase and contrasting chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives. Then, delve into history at Old Parliament House Gardens, where Australia's democratic foundations were shaped. At Magna Carta Place, marvel at one of the world's rare 1297 copies of the Magna Carta, a key document in parliamentary democracy. The National Library of Australia awaits next, housing significant Australian and global documents. Experience the cultural diversity of Canberra at the International Flag Display in Commonwealth Place. Conclude your journey at the National Gallery of Australia, home to the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. This insightful tour, with free admission, is a window into Australia's rich political and artistic heritage.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 13.22

MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR departs at 1pm daily. The best way to see and experience the National Museum of Australia is to take a guided tour. The Museum Highlights Tour offers an excellent introduction to the Museum's galleries and is a great way to enhance your experience at the Museum, especially if you're short on time. Our highly knowledgeable guides bring the objects to life by explaining the history and stories behind them. Guided tours in languages other than English are available by request.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 124.94

We offer an unparalleled exploration of Canberra's vibrant floral beauty. Unlike other tours, we take you to three iconic locations, each offering a unique perspective of Australia's rich biodiversity. Starting with the National Botanic Gardens, you'll learn about our native plants' fascinating survival strategies. Then, you'll experience the Floriade Festival, a visual spectacle of over 300,000 blooming flowers celebrating spring. Lastly, a visit to Tulip Tops Gardens, a private estate, offers a serene setting adorned with colorful tulips. This tour is more than just sightseeing; it's a sensory experience of color, fragrance, and natural beauty. Plus, our experienced local guides ensure a comfortable and engaging journey. Whether you're a nature lover, a gardening enthusiast, or someone simply seeking a delightful day out, this tour offers a unique opportunity to appreciate nature's artistry.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 13.22

BUILDING AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR departs at 10am daily. The best way to see and experience the National Museum of Australia is to take a guided tour. On this wonderful Building and Architecture tour, you will discover the amazing stories that have come together in the incredible structure that is, the National Museum of Australia. You will learn about the many hidden meanings in the museums unique building, design and landscape. Our highly knowledgeable guides bring the stories to life! Guided tours in languages other than English are available by request. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking outside.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 148.74

Explore Canberra's thriving wine regions by indulging in some of its best flavours on this day from Canberra. Canberra's has some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate, beers and spirits and we’ll try them all on this tour as we visit two wineries, a distillery and a chocolatier. Each stop includes a guided tasting by a local supplier and if where possible, a behind the scenes tour at select locations. In addition to all the great local producers we visit, the tour also includes a relaxed one course lunch with a wine, craft beer or cider to allow guests to take in the region's charm.

Canberra , Australia

From $ 40.99

Discover where Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia with the Ultimate Museum Experience. Join the Building and Architecture Tour at 10am, enjoy lunch and a drink at our stunning lakeside cafe after your tour and then indulge at the Museum Shop with a $20 shopping voucher.