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People during a tour in the Marble Foyer of Parliament House

Parliament House Sensory Friendly Tours

Parliament House Sensory Friendly Tours

People during a tour in the Marble Foyer of Parliament House

Overview

Experience a sensory friendly tour of Parliament House when the iconic building is quieter. You will have the opportunity to visit the Parliamentary Chambers and engage with some of the unique materials, artworks and collections on display. This free tour will move at a slower pace and allow you to pause at each location.

This tour is suitable for all ages and is designed for individuals who identify as neurodivergent including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome.

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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“Our nation's capital”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3d ago by jenw9112016

It was great to visit our nation's capital. I'm not into politics at all but being here was somehow special. There were no sittings for two weeks and it was pretty quiet but that didn't matter...

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“Family Visit ”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Michelle S

First time visiting and it was a great experience for all of us. We missed the free tours but still managed to walk around and see everything. Be great if there was a map that is given out. Still a...

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“Great Time!”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3w ago by Discover48699459793

This was so fun cool seen the Senate and House Of Reps Live it Must go I recommend This is from a school student who came with school must go!

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Tour Types
  • Half Day or Less
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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