Ballarat Vintage Fashion Tour

Discover vintage fashion, intriguing local fashion history, stylish hidden gems, and the remarkable women who shaped Ballarat’s fashion industry. A luxurious slow travel experience including shopping discounts, sweet treats, hot drinks, bubbly, and captivating storytelling.

Uncover the glamorous side of Ballarat on this three-hour guided walking tour through historic streets, vintage boutiques, antique stores, and elegant heritage architecture.

You can expect to browse quirky vintage shops, enjoy exclusive shopping discounts, sip on a hot drink with a sweet treat, and finish the experience in style with a glass of bubbly and light snack at the 1920s-inspired Sip Champagne Bar.

Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories of the bold and creative women who transformed Ballarat into one of Australia’s most influential fashion destinations — including trailblazers like Victoria’s first travelling saleswoman, Tilly Thompson.

With small group sizes and a relaxed pace, this tour is the perfect way to experience the fashion, history, architecture, and hidden stories that make Ballarat unforgettable. Available for private group bookings and scheduled tours on weekends. Lunch is not included, though there is the option to stop along the way at a traditional Ballarat bakery. Suitable for lovers of vintage fashion, slow travel, and local storytelling.