Things to do

Brilliantly Ballarat Walking Tour

225 Sturt Street,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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Discover Ballarat Like Never Before.

Step into a world of grand boulevards, quirky tales, and hidden gems on this 90-minute historic streetscapes walking tour. This isn't your ordinary history lesson – it's a brilliantly unexpected adventure uncovering the wacky and wonderful side of Ballarat.

Led by friendly Visitor Servicing experts, you will wander past iconic landmarks and secret corners, hearing stories that will make you laugh, gasp, and see this gold rush city in a whole new light. From curious characters to surprising facts, this tour is packed with personality.

Ready to uncover the undiscovered? Lace up your walking shoes and join a journey through Ballarat's most fascinating streetscapes – where history meets fun. This tour runs regularly throughout the week, follow the booking link for departure times. Or call or email the team directly for more information.

Please note: this tour covers a distance of 850 metres, regular stops are encouraged along the way and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Content: City of Ballarat

Visitor Information Centres

Ballarat Town Hall
225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
401-405 Wendouree Parade
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


©️ 2025 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.