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Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
- Duration2h 15m
- Max Travelers12 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryCultural Tours, Excellent Quality
Overview
Step beyond the main streets and discover a side of Ballarat that most visitors walk straight past.
This guided walking tour brings the city’s Gold Rush history to life through the places it actually happened – from grand Victorian buildings to tucked-away laneways and overlooked corners filled with stories.
Led by a local guide in period Victorian attire, the experience is personal, relaxed and engaging, focusing on the details, characters and moments that give Ballarat its distinctive atmosphere.
Midway through the tour, pause for a coffee, hot chocolate or chai inside one of Ballarat’s oldest hotels, before continuing to explore more hidden corners of the city.
You’ll also receive a small locally designed Ballarat art print to take home.
The walk runs for approximately 2-2.5 hours (around 1.5km) at an easy pace with regular stops. Suitable for couples, solo travellers and small groups.
Children under 6 are free (drink not included).
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What's included
Access to selected historic buildings and interior spaces
Coffee, tea or chai at a historic Ballarat hotel
Small locally designed Ballarat art print
Guided walking tour of historic Ballarat
Local guide in period Victorian attire (English)
What's Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food and drinks
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Itinerary
Visit the place where the city of Ballarat first started at Bakery Hill, Ballarat. Discover the stories and wander inside historic buildings still standing that were built during the Goldrush period.
Visit the hidden spot where Peter Lalor made his Bakery Hill speech that kicked off the pivotal Eureka Stockade and rebellion in Australia. Learn about the history behind the rebellion and how it changed the future of Australia.
Enjoy the gorgeous historic buildings of Ballarat and stop for a coffee, hot chocolate or chai at the Craig's Hotel and listen to the intriguing tales that surround the old Hotel and Walter Craig, the pub owner.
Get exclusive access to the grand Ballaarat Mechanics Institute old library, where ancient books and newspapers are hidden away.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.