Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Overview
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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 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.
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.
What‘s Included
Local Guide
Souvenir Postcard
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Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tip top badass women show us how it's done!
Evan-of-Oz,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A joy to wander iconic locations of Canberra and learn so much about the impressive women of history who are so often unsung. Kate our tour guide was terrific, while Clancy my dog often misbehaved. But that's a badass for you.
Great introduction to some lesser known stories about Canberra
Michael P,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jane provided a great introduction to some of the women who helped shape the nation, all while enjoying a leisurely stroll through the parliamentary triangle. Some interesting titbits were dropped, as we passed various buildings, and I'm keen to explore further on other walks.
wonderful
isobels894,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience our guide was wonderful. She was so informative. 2 hours it should be 3 hours so many stories of women who shaped history. Wonderful
History of Women's contribution to Canberra
kathysP6426TW,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the Badass Women of Canberra Walking Tour. Our guide, the lovely Eleri was fantastic and the perfect mix of being informative, interesting and also a touch of humour. It never felt like a history "lecture". Our group began the tour with a limited knowledge of Women's contribution to Canberra and by the end of the tour we had a greater appreciation of the role Women played in Shaping Canberra. The stories shared brought a new perspective to people and places we had heard about but had not fully appreciated their contribution to shaping Canberra. She Shapes Hisory was willing to run the tour with a small number of participants. The advantage for us was that it made it easier to ask questions and communicate with each other. I look forward to doing more of their tours and highly recommend this company. I hope they soon expand to Brisbane!
Fabulous
M2981MBjessicam,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply stellar event on the women behind the Whitlam dismissal. Great quality tour, such knowledgeable guides, fun and friendly - very accessible. Would highly recommend.
I want to be a badass woman!
tonig548,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thoroughly enjoyable morning, great stories and history told with a good sense of humour! We need to hear more of these stories, the impact that women make is often undervalued!! Highly recommended!
Fricken awesome, love the Bad Ass women tour!!!!
beelahb2025,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such as great way to spend a morning!! Loved learning about the amazing Aussie women who shaped our country for us today. Very inspiring!!!
Fun and informative
craig a,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Herstory lessons don’t get better than this! Eliza was a great guide who spoke with enthusiasm and authority
Incredible experience
alirF3094AI,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Jane was incredible. Fabulous way to explore the capital. Will definitely be back for another tour. Thank you! 🙏
An excellent introduction to the history of Canberra.
Fiona M,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A really interesting and informative tour. A really good compliment to the Spies tour. We really love what this tour company is doing and the professionalism of the tour guides. Definitely was a highlight of our visit to Canberra.
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