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Australian Parliament House Tours
Things To Do Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Cultural and Theme Tours
Australian Parliament House has daily guided tours, offering the chance to explore its unique architecture, art collections and go behind-the-scenes for a once-in-lifetime experience.
Explore the symbolism and craftsmanship of the building architecture, visit the parliamentary chambers, and see the exhibitions and art collection as part of a tour or at your own pace. Foodies can indulge in sweet and savoury creations as part of a high tea or join an exclusive fine dining event. Remember your visit with Australian-designed and made crafts and keepsakes from the Parliament Shop.
Looking for the ultimate experience? Signature tours take you behind the scenes for the opportunity to engage with the building like never before. These limited opportunities shouldn’t be missed, from the towering flag mast to the tranquil pool in the Members’ Hall and the flowering private courtyard.
Your visit to Parliament House offers a rich layering of architecture and design, culture and political history – an experience you’ll remember forever.
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Join a free Heart of the House guided tour for a short introduction to the architecture, one of the chambers, and political events highlights at Parliament House.
Bookings are essential.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family FriendlyFrom $330 to $440
Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime, behind-the-scenes access to Australian Parliament House, along with a dining experience usually reserved for visiting dignitaries.
Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes access to rarely seen private, official and ceremonial spaces in Australian Parliament House, along with a traditional high tea with a contemporary twist.
Guests will visit behind the scenes functions that support parliament every day including private courtyards and the corridors of power, and the press gallery. This exclusive tour will unveil the unique vision for the award-winning building by principal architect Romaldo Giurgola and the design team of Mitchell/Giurgola and Thorp Architects.
Inclusions: Expertly hosted talks and tours; exclusive access to private areas including the press gallery and courtyards; high tea service with matching refreshments (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
Bookings are essential.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family FriendlyFrom $21 to $28
Come view the design of Parliament House with an in-depth tour that explores the symbolic aspects and vision of the building’s architect.
As you explore the design of the Marble Foyer, Great Hall, Members Hall and the Chambers of Parliament, you will experience how each space resonates with certain aspects that uphold the collective symbolic design of Australian Parliament house.
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Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family FriendlyHear the stories of Indigenous parliamentarians, explore the site history of Parliament House, gain insights into how Australia’s First Peoples are participating in the nation’s democratic processes, and enjoy significant artworks from the Parliament House Art Collection by celebrated Indigenous artists.
The tour will look at the Great Hall Tapestry, The Great Hall Embroidery, The Barunga Statement, The Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples, The Yirrkala Bark Petitions, recent portraiture commissions, and significant pieces from Indigenous artists from the Parliament House Art Collection.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family FriendlyFrom $21 to $28
Discover the must-see highlights within Parliament House from the towering flagpole to the Great Hall Tapestry, the architecture, the chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives, art and craft, history and events, and some hidden surprises.
These are the highlights and experiences visitors say should not be missed on a visit to this iconic building.
Bookings are essential.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family FriendlyTo $0
Australian Parliament House is the home of the Federal Parliament and the meeting place for the nation. Join this tour to discover the inner workings of Australia’s parliamentary process.
Visit the chambers where laws are made, learn about the people who govern Australians and discover how you can participate in the parliamentary law-making process to have your voice heard.
Available outside of Parliament sitting weeks.
Suitable for families with children ages 6 and older.
Bookings are essential.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family FriendlyExperience a sensory friendly tour of Parliament House when the iconic building is quieter. You will have the opportunity to visit the Parliamentary Chambers and engage with some of the unique materials, artworks and collections on display. This free tour will move at a slower pace and allow you to pause at each location.
This tour is suitable for all ages and is designed for individuals who identify as neurodivergent including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family FriendlyFrom $14 to $28
Come and join an Auslan-interpreted Best of Parliament House tour, designed to suit visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.
An expert guide and an Auslan interpreter will lead you through the must-see highlights of Parliament House. You will learn about the towering flag mast, see the Great Hall Tapestry and enjoy Parliament House’s striking architecture. Step inside the Chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives and delve into the rich history of Australian democracy.
This tour is run on request. One week’s notice is required to arrange an Auslan interpreter, with tours dependent on interpreter availability.
Please call or email to request a tour or for information about accessibility at Parliament House.
They look forward to welcoming you to Parliament House.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Family Friendly
