Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide | La Vacanza Travel

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra
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  • 2 hours
  • Canberra
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Ready to learn about the REAL history of Canberra – the one excluded from history books and your standard tour of Canberra? Snag your place on 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 more connected to Canberra's incredible women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Museum of Australian Democracy, 18 King George Terrace Old Parliament House, Canberra 2600 Australia

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Aboriginal Tent Embassy, King George Terrace Australian Parliament House, Canberra 2600 Australia

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace Parkes, Canberra 2600 Australia

Our guide will explain the unexpected history of the National Portrait Gallery

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: High Court of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra 2600 Australia

We will sit outside the High Court of Australia to hear stories of women who have shaped Australia.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Reconciliation Place, King Edward Terrace, Canberra Australia

Our guide will share the stories behind Reconciliation Place

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia

Our professional guides will give you insider access to the National Library of Australia. We will stop at the 'Bookplate' cafe for a break and a coffee.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra Australia

A passionate and professional local guide shares the secret history behind the lake

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local Guide
  • Entry/Admission - National Library of Australia

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    King George V Memorial, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia


    Departure Time

    10:00 AM


    Return Details

    Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours


    User's Reviews

    cazj55

    21 Apr, 2024

    A beautiful autumn day for an informative and enlightening tour to discover some of the amazing women who contributed to the development of Canberra and who broke ground for others to follow. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging and fun! A great tour, highly recommended.

    461robynh

    21 Apr, 2024

    Despite the weather being quite threatening the tour ended up happening in fine weather. This was Elani's first Love in the Capital tour and she was a fantastic guide. As a student of Australian history I learnt a great deal on this tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very refreshing to learn about the impact women had on Australian politics, albeit often behind the scenes. Also wonderful learn of the imperfections of some of the men usually put on pedestals. Would definitely recommend this tour, and would definitely go on others run by She Shapes History when next in Canberra.

    Pat T

    20 Apr, 2024

    We had a very enjoyable and informative Badass Women of Canberra walking tour with Eliza. It was clear that she is deeply interested in the history of women (local, indigenous and national) and their experiences and influence in the national capital. This was no dry, boring history lecture, but an interesting delve into the lives of political women who have, in many cases, been erased from our conventional history. Strongly recommend this tour for anybody with an interest in women’s history.

    951maryd

    20 Apr, 2024

    I had friends staying from Melbourne so we took this tour as a small group. Eleri was a terrific tour guide and was happy to answer all questions. We were a group of older women who are all interested in politics, so the tour bought back a lot of memories for us. Highly recommend.

    X9531FDlouiseb

    19 Apr, 2024

    Thank you Eleri for the fantastic tour this morning. Our group of long time Canberrans really enjoyed the little known herstories you shared with us.

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    Getting history right

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    Canberra behind the scenes and yes it’s distinctly female.

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    Essential tour in Canberra

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    Spotlighting Women

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    Badass Women of Canberra Tour

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    The She Shapes History walk is worth 5 stars

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    Great for locals and visitors, a wonderful introduction to Canberra and new ways to look at old institutions and places

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    Nice walk among iconic places

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    fun, engaging and insightful

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    100% must do in Canberra

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    Highly Recommend

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    Great tour by knowledgeable guide!

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