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Ballarat Vintage Fashion history & shopping tour

Ballarat from Hidden Lanes
  • Duration3 hours
  • Max Travelers8 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryArchitecture Tours, Cultural Tours

Overview

Uncover the glamour and forgotten secrets of Ballarat’s style past on this curated 3-hour guided walking tour! Perfect for vintage lovers, you’ll explore the city’s finest hidden antique and vintage shops while enjoying exclusive 10-15% shopping discounts. Delve into intriguing tales of the powerful, trailblazing women who shaped Australia’s fashion industry—such as Tilly Thompson, Victoria’s first travelling saleswoman. Wrap up your elegant slow-travel afternoon with a complimentary local crafted gin & tonic (or bubbly/non-alcoholic drink) and a sweet treat at a stylish 1920s-style bar. Every guest also takes home a beautiful, custom Ballarat art print as a keepsake!

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What's included

  • Exclusive discounts: 10% to 15% off shopping discounts at selected vintage and antique stores.

  • Ballarat art print: Custom souvenir print for every guest.

  • Expert guide: Full 3-hour guided walking tour highlighting local fashion history and icons.

  • Complimentary drink: A craft gin & tonic, premium bubbly, or non-alcoholic option.

  • Sweet treat: A delicious local snack/treat provided during the tour.

What's Not included

  • Lunch and personal shopping

Itinerary

  • Discover how Ballarat's fashion industry has been driven by remarkable women since the Goldrush in the 1800s. Learn the intriguing tales of Tilly Thompson, Victoria's first travelling saleswoman.

  • Take a luxurious slow travel journey to discover quirky vintage fashion shops, antique stores, and picturesque architecture with exclusive 10-15% shopping discounts.

  • Finish the tour in elegance at a 1920's style venue. Relax, make new friends, and enjoy a complimentary house-made gin, glass of bubbly, or a non-alcoholic drink along with a sweet treat.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time
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