The Cool Shore Excursions Top 10 Ballarat list brings together the best tours, activities, and things to do in the area. Each one has been traveler-tested by people like you and handpicked to deliver the most fun for the best prices in Ballarat.
The Top 10 Ballarat Tours and Activities 2026

Dare to enter the dark heart of Australia’s criminal past at J Ward Lunatic Asylum—the notorious home for the criminally insane. Once housing Victoria’s most...
$29

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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...
$70

See inside the best buildings and historical-cultural sites. Local friendly guide. Hear untold stories and history....
$47

This walking tour was originally commissioned by the non for profit Swiss Italian Fiesta – an annual festival that celebrates the Swiss and Italian culture,...
$47

Daylesford Private Wine Tours
See behind-the-scenes of Daylesford's best producers and sights on 3to 5 cellar door private, corporate and group tours. Choose your own fun with cellar doors,...
$192

Step back in time to the Goldrush era at Sovereign Hill, visit the Eureka Centre, see stunning floral displays in the botanical gardens and finish...
$134

Discover Ballarat at a slower pace with this curated 2-day boutique escape, combining local stories, beautiful heritage and one of the city’s most distinctive stays....
$921

