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Australian Parliament House Tours

Facade of Australian Parliament House
Facade of Australian Parliament House

Overview

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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Parliament Dr, Capital Hill, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 3926 reviews

“Well worth the visit”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by BeijingEye

Although Parliament was not sitting, well worth a visit. Security staff were very friendly and made suggestions so as not to miss anything. Highlight is the roof top visit.

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“Super interesting even if you're not into politics”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by Diana B

To get the full benefit of learning all about the Australian government you need a guide. It's really interesting to tour the parliament and if they are sitting, try to visit at question time (from...

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“Enlightening.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by Jemma63

We did a free 25 minute tour with Maggie. This was excellent and we learned so much about the Senate and House of Representatives. Walked on the roof, view pretty good

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