Bendigo City Guided Historic Walking Tour - 2 Hours
Highlights & inclusions
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover Bendigo's rich history on a captivating two-hour guided walking tour through the heart of the city. Along the way, a passionate local storyteller will bring the past of this unique Victorian city to life, sharing exciting tales of fortune, rebellion, and resilience. Stroll past grand gold rush-era architecture and explore hidden corners that reveal fascinating stories about the rise of Quartz King George Lansell and the legacy of the Red Ribbon Rebellion. You'll also learn about the significant contributions of Bendigo's Chinese community and be provided entry into the historic Shamrock Hotel.
This family-friendly two and half kilometre adventure offers a unique mix of history, culture and insider insights that will leave everyone with a fresh perspective on one of Australia's most historic cities.
Location
What you need to know
- Two hour guided walking tour
- Expert local guide with engaging storytelling
- Commentary on Bendigo's gold rush history, heritage, and culture
- Peek inside the historic Shamrock Hotel
- Meals and beverages
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10.00am (AEST).
- This experience is two hours in duration.
- This experience departs from Bendigo Visitor Information Centre, 51–67 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Hat, sunscreen, raincoat or umbrella (as needed)
- Water bottle
- Minimum of one and a maximum of 25 participants per tour
- Children in attendance must be accompanied by an adult
- Tickets are transferable with 24 hours’ notice
- Experience provider reserves the right to refuse entry or remove guests for disruptive behaviour
- No refund for disruptive or unsafe behaviour resulting in removal from the tour
- Full refund or reschedule offered if tour is cancelled by operator due to weather, safety, or low bookings
- During this experience guests must be physically able to walk approximately two and a half kilometres
- In extreme weather conditions the tour may be cancelled if safety is a concern, you will be contacted by the provider and rescheduled
- Participant changes are allowed, so please contact experience provider
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
