Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Overview
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'll see it all, from the longest-running protest in the world to hidden spy bunkers and secret moats to the buildings where decisions about the future of our country are made.
This tour will change the way you see Australia's capital city forever.
Inclusions
- Local Guide
- Entry/Admission - National Library of Australia
What to expect
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
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- We are committed to providing you with a safe and fulfilling experience. We operate within current ACT laws and hygiene standards. You must Check-in using the CBR COVID-19 safe app at all cultural institutions.
- 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
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Was surprised (and embarrassed) about how little I knew about these wonderful women who helped shape our nation. Sita’s enthusiasm and knowledge was really engaging. I thought the personal stories that were woven through the tour made it really special. Look for...
A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Was surprised (and embarrassed) about how little I knew about these wonderful women who helped shape our nation. Sita’s enthusiasm and knowledge was really engaging. I thought the personal stories that were woven through the tour made it really special. Look forward to future tours.Our Mothers Group organised a private tour with Sita and had the best time! Not only was the content excellent and the delivery engaging, but Sita was super accommodating of our gaggle of ~6month olds, their prams and their feed/change breaks. A wonderful opportunity to learn more about some of t...
Our Mothers Group organised a private tour with Sita and had the best time! Not only was the content excellent and the delivery engaging, but Sita was super accommodating of our gaggle of ~6month olds, their prams and their feed/change breaks. A wonderful opportunity to learn more about some of the incredible hidden women in Australia's democratic history, I for one came away feeling inspired. Thanks Sita!Unlike many tours, this boasts a knowledgeable guide who has independently researched and verified every story told, including interviewing some of the female figures who've made Aussie history. As a New Australian learning so much of how women have helped forge my new country was a revelation.
Unlike many tours, this boasts a knowledgeable guide who has independently researched and verified every story told, including interviewing some of the female figures who've made Aussie history. As a New Australian learning so much of how women have helped forge my new country was a revelation.Omg it made my holiday. Our guide was so passionate and the stories they told and the sites they took us too we’re so interesting. I went with my mum and i’m at teen and I would definitely recommend it for other teens too, it was just so engaging and our guide was so friendly and nice and accommo...
Omg it made my holiday. Our guide was so passionate and the stories they told and the sites they took us too we’re so interesting. I went with my mum and i’m at teen and I would definitely recommend it for other teens too, it was just so engaging and our guide was so friendly and nice and accommodating. I felt like if we lived in Canberra we could even have been friends.Ripley was a great tour guide and really gave an insight into women in our history. Loved that she included her grandmother In the stories. Highly recommend.
Ripley was a great tour guide and really gave an insight into women in our history. Loved that she included her grandmother In the stories. Highly recommend.I highly recommend this tour. As an older born Canberran I was very happily surprised to learn so much more about the hidden history of women during the tour. The guides were great! Very welcoming, warm and thoroughly engaging.
I highly recommend this tour. As an older born Canberran I was very happily surprised to learn so much more about the hidden history of women during the tour. The guides were great! Very welcoming, warm and thoroughly engaging.