Badass Women of Melbourne: Women’s History Guided Walking Tour
Overview
This isn’t your average Melbourne walking tour.
Join your passionate and knowledgeable local guides on an inspiring tour of Melbourne's secret women’s history. Walk with us through the heart of the city from Lonsdale Street, through Chinatown and past Parliament before finishing at Melbourne’s Town Hall.
We’ll uncover the hidden history behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, including the Princess Theatre, The Hotel Windsor and the Capitol, as well as some hidden gems including Casseldon Place, where the last cottage built in 1877 still remains, and the site of one of Melbourne’s most iconic queer cafes in the 1950s. This diverse, interesting and unique tour will leave you feeling empowered, entertained and inspired to learn more.
This tour is perfect for first time visitors, seasoned Melbournians and interstate travellers alike. Together we'll uncover some incredible stories of history-shaping women and you might even make a few new friends along the way!
What's Included
- Hand-drawn souvenir postcard by a local artist
- A follow-up list of resources and further reading on the stories shared
- Passionate & Professional Local Guide
- A group photo with your guide
Meeting Location
210 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
90/130 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
We'll finish the tour at Melbourne Town Hall. This is a 10 minute walk from where we began the tour.
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Queen Victoria Women's Centre (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
Madame Brussels (pass by)
17 Casselden Pl (pass by)
Parliament House of Victoria (pass by)
Princess Theatre (pass by)
The Hotel Windsor (pass by)
The Capitol (pass by)
Melbourne Town Hall (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Activity code: C-311438P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
- Hand-drawn souvenir postcard by a local artist.
- A follow-up list of resources and further reading on the stories shared.
- Passionate & Professional Local Guide.
- A group photo with your guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. 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 Badass Women of Melbourne: Women’s History Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Badass Women of Melbourne: Women’s History Guided Walking 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
- Hand-drawn souvenir postcard by a local artist
- A follow-up list of resources and further reading on the stories shared
- Passionate & Professional Local Guide
- A group photo with your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
