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From Sydney: Canberra Day Tour

1. From Sydney: Canberra Day Tour

Explore Australia's capital city from Sydney as you enter a new state, leaving New South Wales for the day. A morning tea stop (not included) en route will allow you to stretch your legs and visit a country town before arriving at the ultra-modern Capital. Join a guided tour of the New Parliament House and feel the might and privilege of Australian democracy through this architectural masterpiece costing $1.1 billion. From the inner halls of power to walking on the roof, this is an amazing building. Break for lunch (not included) before choosing where to spend your free time: The National Museum of Australia is controversial and popular, Australia's most modern museum has won national awards with its interactive mix of exhibits and displays highlighting Australia's diverse history and culture. This tour allows time at Floriade between September to October each year. Australia's biggest and most popular flower festival. Canberra's Commonwealth Park is transformed into a tapestry of colour with more than a million bulbs and annuals in bloom at this month-long festival. Rejoin the group for a time of reflection as you discover the legends of Gallipoli, the ANZACs, the sacrifices and losses suffered by Australians in past wars fought around the world at the Australian War Memorial. Drive past Yarralumla for a close look at the many national embassies, each one unique and designed to reflect aspects of the country's culture. Stop for 360 degree views over the capital city from Mount Ainslie and see how this city was well designed. Return to Sydney and enjoy a dinner stop (not included).

Canberra: City Highlights Day Tour with Entrance Fees

2. Canberra: City Highlights Day Tour with Entrance Fees

Witness the wonderful views of Canberra and the region from the top of Mount Ainslie. Visit National Capital 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. This experience packs as much as possible into a single day, giving you the best possible experience and context of Australia’s Capital in a days’ tour.

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4.4 / 5

based on 107 reviews

Our tour guide Ivy was very friendly and informative. We stopped on the way at a pie shop to quickly grab some food for on the way/lunch. Would definitely recommend getting something as it is a long journey. We enjoyed all of the stops. The War memorial and National museum were our favourites. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Small group. All super nice. Especially the couple from Cairns. Lent me a sweater because it was cool and windy in Canberra that day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny too. And was also a good and safe driver. And right from the start he sought contact with each and every one of us. You felt really good. Thanks!

The guide and bus driver were very friendly to us. Especially the guide told us many things about Australian culture on the way to Canberra, as well as visiting period. I had a wonderful journey and will not hesitate to recommend this Canberra day tour to others.

The tour guide driver was the best. Loved all the the places we visited. It was extremely hot tht day but worth the experience.

It was really worth it! Ronald was a great tour guide. I would recommend this tour for anyone of all ages.