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Behind the Scenes tours at Parliament House

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Discover the stories behind the building on a special 55min tour of Parliament House. Learn how the building's impressive architecture is symbolic of the national identity and gain a rare view into private areas of the building.

These daily tours run at 10.00am, 12 noon and 3.00pm on non-sitting days only (except Christmas Day and when seasonal tours are running). Please visit the website for more information.

It is recommended that you arrive at least 20 minutes before your tour. For security purposes, all participants must present photo identification and ticket confirmation to join any behind the scenes tours . If you do not have these, you will be unable to participate.

Participants on a paid tour can take advantage of a 10% discount on any purchase from The Parliament Shop on the day of the tour.
  • Participants on the Behind the scenes tour
    Participants on the Behind the scenes tour
  • Australian Parliament House
    Australian Parliament House
  • Australian Parliament House
    Australian Parliament House
  • Australian Parliament House
    Australian Parliament House
  • Gifts at The Parliament Shop
    Gifts at The Parliament Shop
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DETAILS

PHONE

02 6277 5399

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.aph.gov.au

DATES

2 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2020

Next occurrence: 2 Mar 2020

OPENING HOURS

Daily: 10am, 12pm, 3.00pm.

COSTS

$15.00

SOCIAL

ACCESSIBILITY

Suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.

Suitable for guests with a vision impairment. Attained by providing for guests with partial vision impairment or total loss of useable vision.

Location

Behind the Scenes tours at Parliament House

Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive, Capital Hill, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Cafe

Carpark

Family Friendly

Non Smoking Establishment

Parents Room

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