Darwin City Explorer Tour
Overview
The Darwin City Explorer tour is a great way to visit the major attractions and sights in and around the 'Top End' of Australia. Perfect for a first time visitor or family, your experienced tour guide will showcase Darwin's top attractions and you'll be provided full commentary of the colourful sights located here. Attractions visited may include WWII Oil Storage Tunnels or RFDS/Bombing of Darwin exhibition, Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin Botanical Gardens and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
What's Included
- Entry Fees to attractions
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Price doesn't include $10pp for any pickups at caravan parks.
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Darwin Aviation Museum
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parap Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fannie Bay Gaol (pass by)
Parliament House (pass by)
1934 Qantas Hangar
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
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Activity code: C-7412P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Entry Fees to attractions.
- Live commentary on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Professional guide.
- Price doesn't include $10pp for any pickups at caravan parks.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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 Darwin City Explorer Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Darwin City Explorer Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Entry Fees to attractions
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Price doesn't include $10pp for any pickups at caravan parks.
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
