Duration:
2h10m
Embark on a slow travel adventure! Explore hidden gems in quaint laneways, discover unique local shops, and immerse yourself in enchanting historical tales of the city on this 2-2.5 hr tour + coffee.
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Embark on an adventurous journey through Ballarat! Explore beautiful cityscapes, artistic treasures, and the city’s fascinating history. This fun 2-2.5 hr tour includes:
- Exclusive access to the upper level of the beautiful Town Hall
- Hot drink at the most historic, grand hotel in Ballarat
- Learn about the fascinating and intriguing tales during the Goldrush
- Visit the exact spot where the Eureka Stockade speech was made
Tours include coffee or the hot drink of your choice and a Ballarat art print. They run regularly on the weekend or on other days on demand. Duration is approx. 2-2.5 hrs including coffee break.
The meeting point is at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (out the front), Bakery Hill.
After booking, please check your email and scroll to the bottom of the page for booking details.
Students, children, concession, seniors and Carer card holders are 20% off full price tickets. Children under 6 are free (no drink included).
Thanks so much for booking a City Tales tour! There’s no need to print your ticket, we will have you down on our tour name list.
Bring an extra jacket, gloves, umbrella or a hat/water bottle or sunscreen depending on the weather forecast, and remember Ballarat almost always has a cold wind. Wear comfortable shoes, and the tour will run regardless of the weather.
The meeting point is out the front St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Bakery Hill. See Google map link here.
Free parking is usually available on side streets, in the car park at the corner of Main Road and Humffray St S, or in the Coles/Woolworths parking lot on Little Bridge St.
If you need somewhere to stay, we highly recommend Hotel Vera, or Tiny Away. (for Tiny Away, use HiddenLanes10 for 10% off)
See you soon!
Emma & Jarrod.