Highlights of Canberra Full Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Witness the wonderful views of Canberra and the region from the top of Mount Ainslie. Visit NCA Exhibition Centre. Be guided through the corridors of power at Australia’s Parliament House. Survey the Parliamentary Triangle & its National Institutions. Explore the Australian War Memorial and experience the moving Last Post Ceremony. All fees included. Personally guided throughout.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Transport in comfortable tour vehicle

Pickup at major hotel & motel chains

Expert Local Tour Guide

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Mount Ainslie Lookout

One of Canberra’s most beautiful vantage points at the top of Mount Ainslie. From the lookout, your guide will explain the growth of a young city, the two-tiered colonial and capital city history and point out places of interest and key attractions, all while you survey the tremendous design of Canberra’s architect, Walter Burley Griffin.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Expect a drive through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon - Australian Army's officer training establishment and perhaps to Mount Pleasant where you’ll be delighted to an alternative aspect overlooking central Canberra.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Highlights of Canberra Full Day Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.89

387 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

359

Great full day tour in Canberra!
R8590JIclairep,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the full day guided tour and it was very much worth the time and money. Bob (our guide and minibus driver) was amazing, so knowledgeable but also funny, kind and patient with my mum who doesn't have the best mobility. He made sure we had a wheelchair at all the longest walking spots which mum really appreciated. The day didn't feel rushed and I am grateful to have learned more about the origins of Canberra and how the city became what it is today. We had a fab day!
Excellent Canberra tour...
Cassandra H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent Canberra tour with Neil who was a superb guide. Stress-free and informative, with flexibility to explore. Heaps of knowledge shared about the city's history and culture. Highly recommended, great way to see the city when you’re on a short timeframe.
Tour of Canberra
lindatU1302EZ,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour provides a great introduction to Canberra and covers the city’s origins. Our guide Neil grew up in the city and it was great to have his “insider” perspective. He also suggested other places to visit beyond the tour. Highly recommend!
Full Day Highlights of Canberra
Climber186834,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely wonderful tour of the capital with Canberra Guided Tours. Neil was our guide and he proved to be a wealth of information, not at least about Australian politics and history. Difficult questions were answered clearly and meticulously. The whole tour was above eight hours long and a fantastic introduction to Australia and particularly the uniqueness of Canberra for us. We are so happy that we could go on this outstanding tour. Neil is one of the very best guides we’ve ever had, and we sign up for guided tours in almost every town we visit abroad. Eric and Anita
Time to show the rest of the family
A6873TKrobertb,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Have been to Canberra many times in my youth. It was time to show my wife. This tour was to to orientate ourselves and to plan our week. It certainly didn't disappoint. The guide Neil was very passionate about how Canberra came to fruition. Very knowledgeable and the rest of the day just flowed. I highly recommend this tour, it was a small group able to befriend other tourist, we saw all the highlights and was able to plan the rest of our trip. Thank you for a great day.
Highly recommend this tour
Charles H,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great fun day & our tour guide Neil was very informative & personable which, together with the nice group of people on the tour with us, helped make it so.😀
Visit Canberra! You won’t be disappointed. It’s a stunning and exciting city.
jennycK1318JF,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this exceptional tour. It was a great way to discover the beautiful city of Canberra. Darryl was an excellent tour guide and extremely knowledgeable. My husband and I had a great day.
One day in Canberra - this tour gets you all the must sees
Melanie K,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great one day tour of Canberra. It is the capital city and there are some very poignant sights that are must see. Everything closes super early so you really have done as much as humanly possible in one day.
Great day trip!
lynflanagan,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative, small group tour, lovely people. Guide Bob was so informative and engaging... Parliament times were fascinating. Great day trip....
Not to be missed. Do this tour first to understand Canberra.
Carol3088,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great tour to take to see so much in one day. Our tour guide, Bob, was a delightful man, with a great sense of humour, who knew so much about Canberra and its history. He answered all our questions and had many anecdotes that kept us entertained. We were never rushed and had plenty of time to look around at the sites. I truly recommend this tour to be taken early in your stay. It explains so many aspects of Canberra.