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City Tales Guided Walking Tour

Ballarat Central, Victoria

Step into Ballarat's exciting hidden Goldrush stories – on the Ballarat City Tales walking tour. With a local storyteller as your guide, you'll uncover forgotten tales of rebellion, ambition, and invention from gold rush dreams to moments of wonder. This fun-filled 2-2.5 hr tour includes exclusive access to the upper level of the beautiful Town Hall and the Ballarat Mechanics Institute, hot drink at the most historic, grand hotel in Ballarat and fascinating, intriguing tales from the Gold Rush and a visit to the spot where the Eureka Stockade speech was made. You want a truly unique experience that can only be found in Ballarat, but finding something beyond the usual tourist spots can be difficult. Without the right guide, you'll miss out on so many fascinating places and stories that make this city special. Don't leave Ballarat without truly experiencing its hidden gems. The tour includes a complimentary hot drink and a beautifully designed art print to take home as a memento of your experience. Perfect for locals and visitors, this tour is all about slowing down and seeing Ballarat through new eyes. Small group sizes ensure a relaxed pace and time for great conversation. Accessible and flat route.
From $75.00 – $99.00
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Includes hot drink/cuppa and Ballarat art print.

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Rate

From $75.00 to $99.00

Capacity

Min 2 · Max 15

Service Update Date

01 Oct 2026

Actively Welcomes People With Access Needs.

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia), Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Caters for people with allergies and intolerances., An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website., Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Service Facility

Carpark, Non Smoking, Public Toilet, Family Friendly

Service Types

Sightseeing Tours, Walking and Biking Tours, Cultural and Theme Tours

Tour Format

Private Tour, Small Group Tour

Transport

Land - Self Propelled

Vertical Classifications

Customised, Half Day or Less

Fitness

Moderate, Basic

Accessibility Attribute

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Where it starts

Next to Mr Jones Dining at Bakery Hill Mural, 42-44 Main Rd, Bakery Hill, Victoria Town Hall Lane, Ballarat Central, Victoria

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