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Private Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn about Victoria’s gold rush days with a private tour to Ballarat and Sovereign Hill. Follow your guide to an old gold mining site, which is now a museum, and learn about the history of the area and the 1850s gold rush. Sit down to a delicious lunch at the famous “New York Bakery” and get a closer look at local animals at the Ballarat Wildlife Park before heading back to Melbourne.
  • Explore the Victorian towns of Ballarat and Sovereign Hill on a full-day tour
  • Learn about the 1850s gold rush and pan for real gold at a mine
  • Sit down to a delicious lunch at the famous “New York Bakery”
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
    2-course lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • WiFi on board
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We also can pick up from private addresses.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Sovereign Hill

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Ballarat Wildlife Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $540.51

per person

up to 3 days in advance

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