Darwin City Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Explore the ancient history and modern vibrancy of Darwin on a half-day sightseeing tour. Travel by coach and listen as your local guide shares commentary about the tropical city’s natural and cultural attractions. Delve into Aboriginal art at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and stroll past fragrant orchid blooms at the Botanic Gardens.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide/driver
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick-ups commence before the tour start time. Please call AAT Kings at least 24 hours prior to your tour to reconfirm your pick-up time. If you wish to change your pick-up location, please contact AAT Kings at least 24 hours before departure.
What To Expect
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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral (pass by)
Darwin Aviation Museum
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Charles Darwin National Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bundilla Beach
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative
- Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit. If travelling with a wheelchair, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure your wheelchair can be accommodated.
- If travelling with an infant that requires a stroller, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure the can be accommodated.
- This experience 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
- From 01 April 2026, we are delighted to introduce two additional stops: Charles Darwin National Park and Bundilla Beach, included as part of the Cyclone Tracy memorial experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-2230DDTS
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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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACST).
- 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.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Live commentary on board.
- Local guide/driver.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Sightseeing Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Darwin City Sightseeing 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide/driver
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative
- Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit. If travelling with a wheelchair, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure your wheelchair can be accommodated.
- If travelling with an infant that requires a stroller, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure the can be accommodated.
- This experience 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
- From 01 April 2026, we are delighted to introduce two additional stops: Charles Darwin National Park and Bundilla Beach, included as part of the Cyclone Tracy memorial experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
