Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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Ready to learn about the REAL history of Canberra – the one excluded from the history books and your standard tour of Canberra?

Join this entertaining and educational walking tour of Canberra and discover the true movers and shakers behind our city.

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 will be guided through Australia's capital city by locals with a great sense of humour, a genuine passion for Canberra and women's history, and plenty of fun facts to share.

We promise you'll leave feeling inspired by Canberra's remarkable (and frankly pretty unexpected!) women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local Guide

Souvenir Postcard

What To Expect

Museum of Australian Democracy

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.

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Aboriginal Tent Embassy

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.

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

Reviews

4.96

97 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Men and WOMEN shaped Canberra.
Kerri M,
Feb 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This experience was eye-opening. Our guide, Jane, told us many stories of incredibly inspiring women who have helped shape Canberra and our democracy. The walking tour was the best way to begin our first trip to Canberra. it gave us a foundation and understanding of how Canberra came to be.
Women's Walking tour 10/1/25
Naomi I,
Jan 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour was just the right length of time/ walking. Excellent presentation/ communication of the content! Thanks Sita for a fabulous morning!
Women’s walking tour
Dee K,
Aug 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. Our guide was very friendly and welcoming, as were we all outer towners.
Fantastic, interesting tour
Sarah P,
Jan 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide had extensive knowledge for the tour and shared many interesting stories about women's history in Canberra. It was a great tour and perfect that we did it on Australia Day!