Top Ballarat Tours by Duration

Uncover the glamour and forgotten secrets of Ballarat's style past on this curated 3-hour guided walking tour! Perfect for vintage lovers, you'll explore the city's finest hidden antique and vintage shops while enjoying exclusive 10-15% shopping discounts. Delve into intriguing tales of the powerful, trailblazing women who shaped Australia's fashion industry—such as Tilly Thompson, Victoria's first travelling saleswoman. Wrap up your elegant slow-travel afternoon with a complimentary local crafted gin & tonic (or bubbly/non-alcoholic drink) and a sweet treat at a stylish 1920s-style bar. Every guest also takes home a beautiful, custom Ballarat art print as a keepsake!

Discover Ballarat at a slower pace with this curated 2-day boutique escape, combining local stories, beautiful heritage and one of the city’s most distinctive stays. Begin with a privately hosted vintage high tea picnic in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, overlooking Lake Wendouree. Relax over sweet and savoury treats served with vintage teaware, hear stories of the gardens, and enjoy a ride on Ballarat’s historic tram. Spend the night at Hotel Vera, a beautifully restored heritage residence where contemporary design meets Victorian character. With breakfast included the following morning, there’s time to slow down and enjoy the experience. On Day 2, join Hidden Lanes’ signature group Ballarat City Tales walking tour, uncovering hidden laneways, grand architecture and fascinating stories of the people that shaped gold-rush Ballarat. With the details taken care of, this intimate escape is an invitation to experience Ballarat differently — unhurried, personal and full of character.