Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Overview
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12 hours 30 minutes
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Take a day trip from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural surroundings. We drive through Australia’s cool climate wool growing region and learn about the futuristic planning that makes Canberra one of the world's most modern and liveable cities. Visit Parliament House, an architectural masterpiece home to Australian democracy. Take time to explore The Australian War Memorial dedicated to telling stories of what our nation has done to prevent war and contribute to peace. Enjoy lunch besides the lake at the National Museum of Australia. From mid-September to mid-October visit the Floriade Flower Festival, the largest flower festival in the Southern Highlands. A day in our capital is enriching, surprising and thoroughly rewarding!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No children 7 years and under
No hot drinks or food are allowed on the bus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is leading remembrance and understanding of Australia’s wartime experience. The Australian War Memorial was voted the number one landmark in Australia by travelers in the 2016 Trip Advisor awards.
National Museum of Australia
The National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events with a focus on indigenous histories and cultures; European settlement and our interaction with the environment. The other option for your free time is The National Gallery of Australia.
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
All activities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Pick up near Sydney Town Hall
St Andrew's Cathedral: Departs 7.30am St Andrew’s Cathedral, 78 Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure
Starting point:
St Andrew's Cathedral, Cnr of George and, Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Pick up near Central Station
St Laurence Church: Departs 7.15am St Laurence Church, 812 George St, Haymarket. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Starting point:
Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Reviews
105 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour of Canberra.
Frank F,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip. Long day with a drive of 2+ hours each way. Excellent guide in Gil. Very knowledgeable in history.
Excellent trip to Canberra
Explore59846,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an wonderful tour to Canberra. Our tour guide/driver G was awesome. Very knowledgeable and such a lovely person. Loved his music pkaylist on the bus too. Well worth doing this tour. Highly recommend.
Touring the Capital
Horacio D,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a day-long tour that allows you to see three key public buildings including the Parliament. Canberra is primarily a "government" city with little else. Therefore, any tour around town will be limited to government facilities. The views from Mount Ainslie are gorgeous. And, the Parliament is a beautiful building. Our tour guide Mark was excellent, very informative, and managed things very well. It's definitely the type of tour to do when one has visited Sydney and seen most of the city.
the stop at the national museum didn’t happen
Giulia D,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The war memorial and the parliament were very interesting. But I am not satisfied with the experience because the stop at the national museum didn’t happen, even though was listed in the itinerary. The afternoon was instead spent entirely on the bus, driving around golf courses and embassies.
An experience you have to experience by yourself to get the an understanding of the people Austral never forget.
Venitia R,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is worth every dollar. Excellent information and clear. Friendly staff and an extremely comfortable journey
A perfectly guided experience in Canberra
Bartlomiej T,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip to Canberra, was truly fascinating and absolutely worth it. The city itself is full of important historical and political landmarks. Visiting places like Parliament House, the Museum of Australia, and the Australian War Memorial made the experience both educational and inspiring. A special mention goes to our guide, Mark (if I remember his name correctly). He was absolutely wonderful. He explained everything in such an engaging and structured way. His storytelling was very clear and informative. For someone like me, whose native language is not English, his pronunciation was fantastic. He spoke clearly, at a perfect pace, and I understood everything he said without any difficulty. That made the experience even more enjoyable and comfortable. Overall, the trip was extremely interesting and definitely worth it. I would highly recommend it.
Great full day introduction to Canberra
Guido G,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great introduction to a new area of Australia. Had been to Sydney several times, and did numerous day trips, but wanted to find something different. This definitely was a new experience and Marek provided a great introduction to Canberra. His insights and background stories were very interesting. Based on some of the stories, plan to do a little more reading on some of the backgrounds he shared stories about it. Definitely would recommend his group and will be reaching out to see about other tours his team provides in the future.
Beautiful trip worth taking. I would certainly recommend to my friends to undertake the trip
Sylvester D,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00That it's a beautiful trip well arranged and the Guide Driver was so friendly and helpful and had guided the guests about what to do while on the trip. The Parliament visit was stunning what an Architecture and I was so impressed with the War Memorial the way the Galaries was arranged was so impressive and systematic. Then our visit to the View Point was stunning seeing the clear aerial view of the whole city of Canberra
Canberra Trip
Melodie T,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This day out to Canberra was Excellent! Our Driver/Tour Guide was Mark- a Mine of Information! He timed ‘comfort’, lunch- refreshment breaks SO Well, along with photo opportunities of the lovely views. I had booked this trip to see the Museums and Parliament House- and it didn’t ‘disappoint’. Mark also drove us past the area which ‘houses’ all the various Embassies from around the World. Thank you, Mark, for a Wonderful Day! Much Appreciated x
📍Capital goal
Tinni D,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00AMAZING... 5🌟 for Phill! He was everything you could want in a guide: responsible, punctual, and impressively knowledgeable about every stop on our itinerary. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and informed. If you're booking this tour, definitely ask for Phill!
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