Canberra Full-Day Tour: Mount Ainslie, Parliament House & Australian War Memorial
by Canberra Guided Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$378Overview
The tour begins with a drive to the top of Mount Ainslie, where travelers will spend about 15 minutes taking in views of Canberra and the surrounding region. A guide will explain the city's development and point out key landmarks within Walter Burley Griffin’s city design. Next, the vehicle passes through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon and may stop at Mount Pleasant for another view over central Canberra. Afterwards, the group visits the National Capital Exhibition to learn more about Canberra’s history and see Lake Burley Griffin and the Captain Cook Memorial. The tour then continues through the Parliamentary Triangle to the Museum of Australian Democracy located in Old Parliament House. Here, a guided 45-minute tour covers over 50 years of political history within the building. The next stop is New Parliament House, where participants spend around 90 minutes on a guided tour of the Great Hall, Senate, and House of Representatives Chambers. There is a lunch break at the Queens Terrace Café, which offers various food options. In the afternoon, the tour drives through Canberra’s diplomatic district, passing The Lodge, the official residence of Australia’s Prime Minister, and spotting embassies of various countries. The final visit is to the Australian War Memorial. Visitors receive a guided introduction to the main area and then have free time to explore multiple galleries related to Australia’s military history. The day concludes with attendance at the Last Post Ceremony, a dedication to those who died in service. The full-day tour lasts about eight hours, includes transport in a comfortable vehicle, hotel pickup, and an expert local guide. Lunch is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mount Ainslie Lookout
Spend about 15 minutes at one of Canberra’s main vantage points atop Mount Ainslie. The guide explains the city’s history, including its colonial and capital city development, and points out key landmarks within Walter Burley Griffin’s design.
15 min
Drive-by Royal Military College Duntroon and Mount Pleasant
Drive through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon, the Australian Army’s officer training school, and possibly stop at Mount Pleasant to see a different view over central Canberra.
National Capital Exhibition
Visit the exhibition for about 30 minutes to learn more about Canberra’s history and see close views of Lake Burley Griffin and the Captain Cook Memorial.
30 min
Museum of Australian Democracy
After traveling through the Parliamentary Triangle, spend 45 minutes on a guided tour of Old Parliament House, showcasing more than 50 years of Australia’s political history.
45 min
Parliament of Australia
Take a guided 90-minute tour of New Parliament House, including the Great Hall, Senate, and House of Representatives Chambers. The group breaks for lunch at Queens Terrace Café offering a variety of food.
90 min
The Lodge
Drive through Canberra’s diplomatic district, passing The Lodge, the official residence of the Prime Minister, and spotting various embassies.
Australian War Memorial
Visit the central area of the Australian War Memorial with a guide, followed by free time to explore galleries on Australia’s military involvement. The tour ends with the Last Post Ceremony honoring fallen service members.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Canberra Full-Day Tour: Mount Ainslie, Parliament House & Australian War Memorial
by Canberra Guided Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$378Overview
The tour begins with a drive to the top of Mount Ainslie, where travelers will spend about 15 minutes taking in views of Canberra and the surrounding region. A guide will explain the city's development and point out key landmarks within Walter Burley Griffin’s city design. Next, the vehicle passes through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon and may stop at Mount Pleasant for another view over central Canberra. Afterwards, the group visits the National Capital Exhibition to learn more about Canberra’s history and see Lake Burley Griffin and the Captain Cook Memorial. The tour then continues through the Parliamentary Triangle to the Museum of Australian Democracy located in Old Parliament House. Here, a guided 45-minute tour covers over 50 years of political history within the building. The next stop is New Parliament House, where participants spend around 90 minutes on a guided tour of the Great Hall, Senate, and House of Representatives Chambers. There is a lunch break at the Queens Terrace Café, which offers various food options. In the afternoon, the tour drives through Canberra’s diplomatic district, passing The Lodge, the official residence of Australia’s Prime Minister, and spotting embassies of various countries. The final visit is to the Australian War Memorial. Visitors receive a guided introduction to the main area and then have free time to explore multiple galleries related to Australia’s military history. The day concludes with attendance at the Last Post Ceremony, a dedication to those who died in service. The full-day tour lasts about eight hours, includes transport in a comfortable vehicle, hotel pickup, and an expert local guide. Lunch is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mount Ainslie Lookout
Spend about 15 minutes at one of Canberra’s main vantage points atop Mount Ainslie. The guide explains the city’s history, including its colonial and capital city development, and points out key landmarks within Walter Burley Griffin’s design.
15 min
Drive-by Royal Military College Duntroon and Mount Pleasant
Drive through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon, the Australian Army’s officer training school, and possibly stop at Mount Pleasant to see a different view over central Canberra.
National Capital Exhibition
Visit the exhibition for about 30 minutes to learn more about Canberra’s history and see close views of Lake Burley Griffin and the Captain Cook Memorial.
30 min
Museum of Australian Democracy
After traveling through the Parliamentary Triangle, spend 45 minutes on a guided tour of Old Parliament House, showcasing more than 50 years of Australia’s political history.
45 min
Parliament of Australia
Take a guided 90-minute tour of New Parliament House, including the Great Hall, Senate, and House of Representatives Chambers. The group breaks for lunch at Queens Terrace Café offering a variety of food.
90 min
The Lodge
Drive through Canberra’s diplomatic district, passing The Lodge, the official residence of the Prime Minister, and spotting various embassies.
Australian War Memorial
Visit the central area of the Australian War Memorial with a guide, followed by free time to explore galleries on Australia’s military involvement. The tour ends with the Last Post Ceremony honoring fallen service members.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.