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Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Tour guide Tash
Tour guide Eliza
Tour guide Sita
Tour guide Eliza
Tour guide Tash
Tour guide Tash

Overview

Uncover a side of Australia's capital city that few encounter – a hidden world of spies, double agents, and covert operations.

Walk in the footsteps of extraordinary women who were both spies and spied upon. On this tour, you'll explore the roles of women in Australia’s intelligence systems, visiting hidden WWII bunkers, Old Parliament House, Canberra’s oldest hotel, ASIO’s first office, and the site of the first Royal Commission into espionage.

120 Commonwealth Avenue, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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“Women scientists in history you probably haven't heard of... yet.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by Alison N

I attended the special Science Week tour called the Equality Equation. It was a 2 hour wander around ANU in Canberra focussing on 8 women who played a significant role in science. The tour guide was...

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“She Shapes History Walking tour”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3w ago by ElaineSYCheong

We went for 2 walking tours that were run by She Shapes History. Different guides in each walk but the SAME enthusiasm. REALLY enjoyed ourselves.

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“Badass Women of Sydney”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by vanone2017

She Shapes History Badass Women of Sydney was EXCELLENT! Our guide Kathryn was warm and welcoming to all guests and had many stories to tell. Who knew there were so many women who were integral to...

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Tour Types
  • Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
  • Large Group Tour
  • Small Group Tour
  • 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 are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

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