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Signature Experience Tour

Signature Experience Tour

Marble foyer

Overview

Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime, behind-the-scenes access to Australian Parliament House, along with a dining experience usually reserved for visiting dignitaries.

Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes access to rarely seen private, official and ceremonial spaces in Australian Parliament House, along with a traditional high tea with a contemporary twist.

Guests will visit behind the scenes functions that support parliament every day including private courtyards and the corridors of power, and the press gallery. This exclusive tour will unveil the unique vision for the award-winning building by principal architect Romaldo Giurgola and the design team of Mitchell/Giurgola and Thorp Architects.

Inclusions: Expertly hosted talks and tours; exclusive access to private areas including the press gallery and courtyards; high tea service with matching refreshments (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).

Bookings are essential.

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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“Press RT to the apex”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Funambulator

PoA is certainly worth a visit and the $7 U/G parking. Found it interesting the positioning of the two legislative houses, at opposite wings of the main building, House of Reps in the east wing and...

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“Parliament Of Australia Canberra”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Robert D

Was unsure about going there, but was completely surprised. The greet staff was very friendly and helpful and gave us a concise presentation of the most outstanding parts of the...

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“Brilliant”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by 717simonc

What an interesting building and whilst there is a free tour, we paid for an extended personal tour which was excellent. Leon was super – so interesting and informative, my wife and I voted him as...

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Tour Formats
  • On-site Experience
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

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