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Backpackers

Canberra Highlights Full-Day Tour

4 hours to 1 day

Overview

This full-day guided tour is a straightforward way to cover Canberra’s key political and national sites without sorting your own transport. You’ll visit major landmarks including Parliament House, the National Capital Exhibition Centre, Mount Ainslie and the Australian War Memorial, with all entry fees included. It suits travellers who want a solid overview of the capital in one day, especially if you’re short on time and want context from a local guide rather than doing a self-guided visit.

Why backpackers love it

If you want to understand Canberra beyond a quick walk around, this packs the big sights into one organised day. Hotel pickup makes it easier if you’re not driving, and having a guide adds useful background at places that can feel formal or hard to interpret on your own. At AUD189, it is more of a classic sightseeing tour than a budget activity, but it can make sense if you want a hassle-free day with transport, entry fees and the main landmarks sorted.

What to expect

The day runs by comfortable tour vehicle with pickup from major hotel and motel chains. You’ll start with a look over Canberra and the surrounding region from Mount Ainslie, then visit the National Capital Exhibition Centre to get a better sense of the city’s planning and layout. The tour also includes a guided visit through Parliament House and a broader look at the Parliamentary Triangle and its national institutions. Later, you’ll spend time at the Australian War Memorial and experience the Last Post Ceremony. The tour is guided throughout, and all listed fees are covered.

What's included

  • Transport in comfortable tour vehicle
  • Pickup at major hotel & motel chains
  • Expert Local Tour Guide

Features

  • Get wide views over the capital and surrounding region from the top of Mount Ainslie
  • Go inside Parliament House with guided insight into Australia’s corridors of power
  • Visit the Australian War Memorial and attend the moving Last Post Ceremony

Details

Additional details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.

From A$189.00

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