Things to do in Ballarat
Australia·10 bookable experiences
Ballarat sits in Victoria, Australia, and there are 10 bookable experiences there — tours, entry tickets, day trips and transfers. These are the ones Viator ranks highest, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card, so you can compare before you commit.
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Most booked in Ballarat
Ordered the way Viator ranks them, which reflects what travellers actually book.
Sovereign Hill General Entry Ticket
Step back in time at Sovereign Hill. There’s coach rides, gold panning, a spectacular gold pour, underground mine adventures, theatre shows, sweet making, costume characters and musket firing demonstrations to name a…
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Step beyond the main streets and discover a side of Ballarat that most visitors walk straight past. This guided walking tour brings the city’s Gold Rush history to life through the places it actually happened - from…
GRAMPIANS: J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour
Dare to enter the dark heart of Australia’s criminal past at J Ward Lunatic Asylum—the notorious home for the criminally insane. Once housing Victoria’s most dangerous men, including infamous figures like Chopper Read,…
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Step back in time to the Goldrush era at Sovereign Hill, visit the Eureka Centre, see stunning floral displays in the botanical gardens and finish the day with the best view of Melbourne from the Skydeck on the 88th…
Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT
See inside the best buildings and historical-cultural sites. Local friendly guide. Hear untold stories and history.
Ballarat - Melbourne Airport Transfers
This service is managed by Ibuzz International and it network partners. Our drivers are experienced, friendly and caring. This is a private hire chauffeur service. They are diligent in the work and services they…
2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera
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…
Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 4.30pm each Friday
This walking tour was originally commissioned by the non for profit Swiss Italian Fiesta – an annual festival that celebrates the Swiss and Italian culture, history and heritage of the village The walking tour is the…
Ballarat Vintage Fashion history & shopping tour
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…
Daylesford Private Wine Tours
See behind-the-scenes of Daylesford's best producers and sights on 3to 5 cellar door private, corporate and group tours. Choose your own fun with cellar doors, farm gates, sights and more - just ask us!
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