Australia · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Melbourne’s laneways, arcades, history, coffee culture, and landmarks on a relaxed three-hour small-group walking tour.
“Great tour with amazing info about Melbourne. The pace was good and not too strenuous for a 3 hour walking tour. Our guide Emily is a gem!”
Ride Puffing Billy through Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges, with heritage steam, forest views, Emerald Lake Park, and practical booking tips.
“excellent well organised train ride, an amazing experience not to be missed, such witty, lovely staff members,”
Review of Strahan’s six-hour Gordon River cruise, with Sarah Island, Hell’s Gates, rainforest walks, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“It was a very informative trip down the Gordon River. The commentary was excellent and easy to listen to. The staff were all very friendly. A great day out.”
Cruise Tasmania’s Gordon River from Strahan with Sarah Island history, rainforest walks, local lunch, and Huon pine heritage for $109.
“it was just a relaxed informative and enjoyable day”
Explore The Rocks in 90 minutes with a local guide, convict-era stories, harbour views, hidden lanes, and practical Sydney history.
“We loved learning more about Sydney's history. Our guide was a great storyteller along with being congenial. We also appreciated that he found shade for the parts where we were standing! It was a warm day. The entire tour was wonderful. The only downside was that some of the new devices they're using so the guide is mic'ed didn't work very well. Low batteries and a few devices died during the tour. Still, well worth the money and time spent.”
Ride the restored Mary Valley Rattler from Gympie to Amamoor, with steam, countryside views, heritage stations, and friendly volunteer crews.
“Great trip down memory lane. Everyone on board were knowledgeable and helpful. Food was fresh and scenery was beautiful”
Review of Reef Magic’s Cairns Great Barrier Reef tour, with snorkeling, semi-submersible viewing, lunch, marine talks, costs, and practical tips.
“One nervous explorer and one more adventurous; and we BOTH had an excellent time! The Great Barrier Reef did not disappoint it was an amazing experience. The crew was knowledgeable and helpful we are so happy that we did this trip. (Tip-purchase a waterproof bag for your phone and practice ahead of time. I had to use my timer to take photos. Also, head out with a battery pack so that you hit the water with 100% charge.)”
Review of Hobart’s Derwent River cruise, with route details, meals, commentary, price, practical tips, and honest advice on who should book.
“Great thing to do in Hobart, very smooth running experience. We enjoyed the lunch and the commentary about the sites we were passing by.”
Review Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania, including admission, cruise, audio guide, tours, value, access, and practical tips.
“The guide was very knowledgeable, the tour went at a good pace and I got to see a lot of the site and buildings!”
Review of Perth’s Wave Rock day trip, with York, Mulka’s Cave, lunch, Aboriginal culture, rural scenery, and practical tips.
“we enjoyed the day as was very . given this perhaps a longer relaxed lunchm into the day. it was very hotand everyone was back to coach earlier than”
Review of the Tasman Island Cruise and Port Arthur tour from Hobart, with wildlife, sea cliffs, costs, timing, food, and practical tips.
“I was a bit worried I might get bored spending the day on the cruise and at Port Arthur, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The coastline views were absolutely mesmerising, and the three hours on the water flew by. There was also so much to explore while walking around the historic Port Arthur site. I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough.”
Discover Perth on a relaxed 3-hour walk through history, art, laneways, and local tips, with small groups, accessible pacing, and free cancellation.
“We recently took the Discover Perth Walking Tour, and it was excellent! Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging, bringing the history and culture of Perth to life with interesting facts. From the historic architecture to the hiddRead more”
Review of Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula tour, wilderness cruise and Port Arthur visit, with wildlife, meals, practical tips and value advice.
“The tour guide was unbelievably knowledgeable has the best day thanks”
Explore Melbourne’s Gold Rush history, street art, coffee culture, arcades, and pub life on this highly rated three-hour walk.
“We are absolute fans of walking tours and this did not disappoint. Hugo was knowledgeable and able to answer any questions we had. We discovered a lot about Melbourne and would recommend 110%”
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Review of Port Arthur’s two-day pass, with convict history, 30-plus ruins, audio tour, harbor cruise, practical tips, and value advice.
“Our tour guide was very informative both on the Port Arthur Site and the Isle of Dead site. Nice day out for the family.”
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