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Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
A 3-hour Melbourne walking tour mixing colonial landmarks, street art laneways, and café stops, with coffee and a drink included.
“Bo was a fantastic guide; he has such energy and love for Melbourne. He is a real history buff and we learned so much about the past here. We were so glad we had him as our guide.”
A 6-hour World Heritage cruise from Strahan with live skipper commentary, Sarah Island history, buffet lunch, and a Gordon River rainforest boardwalk.
“The Red Boat had very comfortable seating, good views from all areas, nice lunch, very informative guides.”
6-hour Strahan cruise on the Gordon River: Sarah Island tour, rainforest boardwalk, Huon Pine sawmill, and Tasmanian lunch.
“Fabulous cruise, lovely lunch, wonderful & friendly staff & captain, a great day out, thank you 🤩”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks, with convict-era stories, cobbled lanes, and big harbour views for $32.
“Great! Thank you so much, your was so informative. Our guide was lovely and very well spoken.”
Ride a volunteer-restored 1950s steam train on the Mary Valley Heritage Railway from Gympie to Amamoor and back.
“History side of it and travelling on steam train again reminds me of my childhood in adelaide This is all I have to say will come back again with my s”
Fast catamaran day trip from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef with marine biologists, snorkel gear, glass-bottom and semi-submersible views.
“Very friendly staff made us feel welcome and comfortable and shared interesting education on the reef’s biological and cultural history. Plenty of room on the pontoon and in the water to snorkel.”
Cruise Hobart’s Derwent River with live captain narration, landmark views, and optional lunch or dinner with meals and wine.
“Great commentary very interesting information and facts. Lunch was delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful.”
Explore UNESCO-listed Port Arthur in Tasmania with self-guided audio, free site talks, and an Isle of the Dead harbor cruise.
“The site is huge. We booked a site visit and 11am cruise. Arriving at 10.30, we grabbed a coffee and headed down to the jetty. The cruise was informative and interesting. Back on land we started at the Dockyard and worked back onto the site. So much to see, with options for lunch, we took…”
Perth day trip to York and Wave Rock with Mulka’s Cave Aboriginal storytelling, country lunch, and outback roadside surprises.
“Everything ran on time. Pick up was easy and the bus drivers/guides were very friendly and informative.”
Hobart to Tasman Peninsula by eco-cruise and bus, then Port Arthur’s convict site. Meals and jackets included for a full 10.5-hour day.
“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…”
A 3-hour Perth CBD walking tour with art and history, small-group storytelling, and practical local tips, ending near Barrack Square.
“Alex was very knowledgeable of all the local sights on the tour and made the whole experience really enjoyable”
Hobart day tour to Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur with a 3-hour wilderness cruise, morning tea, lunch, and historic site entry.
“Everything was as promised n well executed loved the experience”
3-hour Melbourne walking tour through laneways, Gold Rush history, street art, coffee and a pub drink, ending with views at Skydeck.
“Hugo was absolutely great. This is an amazing tour.”
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Port Arthur UNESCO convict ruins in Tasmania with a 2-day pass: self-guided audio, daily talks, museum exhibits, and a 20-minute harbor cruise.
“A great experience seeing original buildings and ruins, we really enjoyed the boat trip with the recorded history and tour of the natural harbour. Some of the original buildings were really interesting and gave a real insight into life.”
Historic Hobart lunch cruise with live captain commentary. 90 minutes on the Derwent with a one-course meal and big-city views.
“Fantastic cruise with an excellent lunch (we chose the Atlantic Salmon) truly enjoyable”
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