Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Overview
See Ballarat’s Gold Rush history through the places where it unfolded, from Bakery Hill and the site of Peter Lalor’s speech to selected historic buildings and the old library at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. A local guide in period Victorian attire shares stories of the city’s buildings and characters, with a coffee, tea, or chai at Craig’s Hotel and a locally designed Ballarat art print to take home.
What's Included
- Access to selected historic buildings and interior spaces
- Coffee, tea or chai at a historic Ballarat hotel
- Small locally designed Ballarat art print
- Local guide in period Victorian attire (English)
- Guided walking tour of historic Ballarat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
Meeting Location
5 Humffray Street South
Bakery Hill VIC 3350, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
225 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
The tour finishes near Ballarat Town Hall in the city centre, a short walk from restaurants, cafes, shops and public transport.
What To Expect
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Bakery Hill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bakery Hill
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ballarat
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-376937P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Access to selected historic buildings and interior spaces.
- Coffee, tea or chai at a historic Ballarat hotel.
- Small locally designed Ballarat art print.
- Local guide in period Victorian attire (English).
- Guided walking tour of historic Ballarat.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Additional food and drinks.
- Transportation to/from the meeting point.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to selected historic buildings and interior spaces
- Coffee, tea or chai at a historic Ballarat hotel
- Small locally designed Ballarat art print
- Local guide in period Victorian attire (English)
- Guided walking tour of historic Ballarat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
