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
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.
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
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
All activities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A huge thank you to Gill...
Tamara T,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A huge thank you to Gill for a fantastic tour of Canberra! His knowledge of Parliament House, the War Memorial, and Canberra’s history was exceptional, and he shared it in a way that was both informative and engaging. Gill was friendly, patient, and organised, and his passion for the city really shone through. Nothing was too much trouble, and he made the day enjoyable from start to finish. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We would highly recommend Gill to anyone visiting Canberra. Thank you for a wonderful day! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 😊🇦🇺🌟
No frills with Brighton Coaches & Tours but great value, especially the Lunch!
Trip59036228057,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Long but interesting journey along the Memorial Driveway that runs from Sydney to Canberra with no traffic signals after Sydney city centre. Rest stop at about halfway in both directions. Driver very informative & multilingual. Tour of Canberra very interesting and the drivers commentary was very interesting and knowledgeable. Trip included a great lunch at a local sports club as an all you can eat Buffet. I did the Saturday trip as it has the advantage of Parliament not in session and thus no restrictions on access or photography. Like all of Canberra, the Architecture of Parliament House is spectacular inside and out.
Great day out
Alex Y,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyable Canberra day trip from Sydney. It was a long day but never felt rushed. Visited several great spots including the War Memorial, Parliament, and the National Museum, all well worth it. Big thanks to our driver Fernando, who was friendly, easygoing, and kept everything running smoothly throughout the day. Also have to mention the pie stop. Great pies and honestly a highlight in its own way. Simple, well paced, and a great way to see Canberra in a day.
Pride
regina g,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour and tour guide was very good but there was too much for the amount of time. I would off wanted to spend more time at the capital because there is so much to see, one and a half hour is not enough and the kangaroos was amazing the other two items did not amaze us
Lovely Day in Canberra
donnawU9403YR,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'm glad I took this tour instead of finding my own way to Canberra. My tour guide, Guil, was so friendly and knowledgeable. As a bonus we stopped at an excellent pie shop for breakfast and saw wild kangaroos.
Highly enjoyable whole day tour of Canberra, with pick up and return from and to Sydney.
Hugh A,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group tour utilising a comfortable and well maintained mini bus. Our driver was also our guide for the whole days. He was excellent in every respect and his breadth of knowledge was very impressive and we were fed with lots of information relevant to the tour and as the majority of the participants were overseas visitors we also learnt a lot about Australia and how it functions. We visited all the places listed in the programme, although we didn't have anything like enough time at the individual stops. Most of the places visited we explored on our own. But we were taken into each into building by our guide, who would explain what was where and suggested areas we should perhaps not miss etc. At the Parliament House, which is absolutely vast, and which we could not have navigated on our own, he took us round and ensured that we saw all that was to be seen, and we came away almost reeling with the amount of descriptive and factual information we had been given. The was a break midway on the outward and return journeys with enough time to use the toilets and maybe have a coffee. Thie roadside services selected were first class in all respects. Although it was a long day, it was an excellent day excursion to get an overview of Canberra and one that l am most happy to recommend to others.
Good little trip
Tracy L,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good quick trip to Canberra if you don’t want to spend too long visiting the city but would like to say you’ve been to the capital of Australia. Our guide Fernando was really friendly and nice. He offered to take photos which was really nice if you’re travelling solo as sometimes you miss out. The journey to and from Canberra was long (4 hours) but the time passed quickly with a little sleep and stopping half way at the pie shop for coffee and pie. Overall a good day out to see the highlights of Canberra. Very glad I did it. 👍🏼
Highly recommend this full day trip to Canberra. Very fun day!
Steven R,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guilherme was one of the best tour guides I have ever had. While it is a very long day, the pacing was perfect. We had plenty of time at each of the stops without feeling like we were anywhere unnecessarily long. Guilherme was excellent at explaining the significance of what we were seeing. The bathroom/coffee stop in each direction on the drive from Sydney was well timed. The lunch spot at the National Museum had good food choices as well.
Amazing tour of Canberra from Sydney
Parthasarathy R,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed with the historic introduction about every site we visited including about the history of Canberra, about the museums. His personal tour of the Parliament was outstanding. I have even seen such an informative tour in all my experience with Viator tours. It was unfortunate I did not have any cash to tip the guide. It is even amazing to know he was originally from Brazil.!
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.
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