Darwin

Darwin Heritage Walk

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Darwin Heritage Walk
  • 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get an insider’s perspective on the history and culture of Darwin on this walking tour with a local guide. Hear the background stories to the buildings and monuments that you’d miss if you just walked past them alone. There are many opportunities to stop and take pictures of the must-see sights as well as the more peaceful, hidden corners of central Darwin.
  • Learn the histories behind the attractive facades on this walking tour
  • See the old and new side-by-side in the tropical city of Darwin
  • Hang out with a local guide who is passionate about their city
  • Best suited to moderately active travelers due to walking and standing

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Spoken commentary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • John McDouall Stuart
    Cnr The Mall &, Knuckey St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

    Look for your guide in a bright orange shirt, under the statue of John McDouall Stuart, in the small park on Knuckey Street which the locals call Raintree Park. It is at the intersection with Smith Street Mall.

Start time

08:30 AM

End point

  • Lyons Cottage
    74 Esplanade, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

    Tour ends at the intersection of The Esplanade and Knuckey Street, opposite Lyons Cottage.

What To Expect

Darwin (Pass By)

Star Village

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brown's Mart Theatre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Old Town Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Administrator of the Northern Territory

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bicentennial Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Service animals allowed
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Bring camera, sunscreen, hat and drinking water
  • Near public transportation
  • Good enclosed non-slip walking shoes are recommended.
  • A minimum of 2 people per tour is required for the tour to operate
  • Wheelchair accessible for active wheelchair users
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5
82 reviews
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Great walk
Lesley_T, Dec 2023
John was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Darwin’s history. We learnt a lot. The walk was well paced. Thank you
Response from Host, Feb 2024
You are most welcomed, Lesley_T; John certainly has such a breadth of knowledge, doesn't he? We're pleased you found the walk to be well paced and that you learnt a lot about the city's history and heritage. Thank you for taking a moment to review the tour.
Good historical walking tour
Karen_Y, Nov 2023
Enjoyed hearing about the history of Darwin and seeing some of the older buildings in the CBD. Tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Northern Territory.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Fabulous! Thank you for taking a moment to write this review of the 'Darwin Heritage Walk', Karen_Y. We love reading that local guide added to your enjoyment of Darwin and that their knowledge and passion has shone through. Thank you once more, for sharing your experience.
A Must Do Tour.
John_W, Nov 2023
A most enjoyable tour full of interesting sites and brought to life by our tour guide Robin The knowledge and experiences Robin has was made all hemore interesting by her stories and life experiences she shared with us. Thank you Robin for a most interesting morning with us. Highly recommend this tour and experience. John, Fiona , Paul and Trish NZ.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you, John, Fiona, Paul, and Trish, for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Robin. It's fantastic to hear that her knowledge, stories, and life experiences enhanced your experience and we'll be passing that feedback to her. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you all back one day, for more adventures of discovery in Darwin.
Memerable
Angela_W, Oct 2023
John was very informative about Darwin and its history. So much in a small area was brought to life.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that John's informative narration brought Darwin's history to life for you. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more enriching experiences in the future.
Fantastic history tour
Karen_M, Oct 2023
John was knowledgeable and just a lovely bloke. We really enjoyed learning about Darwin and its history. Very worthwhile.
Interesting, Historical Walking Tour of Darwin
Lisa_G, Sep 2023
John was very knowledgeable regarding the history of Darwin. It was a great way to begin our vacation in Darwin.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for taking a moment to provide this review the Darwin Heritage Walk, Lisa_G. We're so please that you found it a great way to begin your stay in Darwin and we hope you managed to explore the city further during that time.
Great in-depth tour
Vicki_B, Aug 2023
This is a great in-depth tour of Darwin. John was very knowledgeable in both the history and politics of Darwin. I highly recommend doing this tour
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your 5-star recommendation of our Darwin Heritage Walk! We're delighted to hear that you found the tour informative. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again!
We learnt a lot about...
Paul_S, Jul 2023
We learnt a lot about Darwin, the town and the people whose tenacity has seen it overcome numerous challenges throughout its history.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for taking a moment to write this 5-star review! We are delighted to read that you learnt a lot about Darwin and it's resilience during the Darwin Heritage Walk. We hope to share more with you when next you visit.
Very informative walk
Angela_J, Jul 2023
Fantastic slow paced walk around Darwin centre, John was very knowledgable, friendly and answered all our questions! Learnt a lot about Darwin we didn’t know.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
We're delighted you had a fantastic, informative experience on our Darwin Heritage Walk with John. His knowledge, friendliness, and your questions made for an enriching tour. Thank you!
Excellent introduction to the city of Darwin and its history. Very worthwhile.
Kerin_B, Jun 2023
John and John gave us a great tour of downtown Darwin, showing us sites that we wouldn't otherwise have known about. it really is a worthwhile thing to do. Our guides were very knowledgeable and interesting. The walk is easy, they always stopped in the shade for our comfort. Very approachable, we asked lots of questions which they were happy to answer. This is a really good way to get a feel for Darwin. Good value. Heartily recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience on the Darwin Heritage Walk! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted that John's and John's knowledge and enthusiasm enriched your exploration of the city. Our guides' commitment to ensuring your comfort and satisfaction is a top priority, and we're pleased that you appreciated the shade breaks. It's wonderful to know that the tour provided you with a genuine sense of Darwin's essence. We're grateful for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences.
Finding the hidden Darwin.
Sharon_C, Jun 2023
John was very accomodating while booking our tour. It was interesting to hear some of the background stories behind the history of Darwin. John was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Your review has made our day! Thank you for the kind words and taking a moment to share your experience with others.
Time well spent
Heather_D, May 2023
John really knew what he was talking about. He stopped to let us take photos and happily answered any possible questions that we might have had. His enjoyment of his work is apparent and infectious. I, as a person who burns easily, also very much appreciated his dedication to making sure any time we stopped and had a chat, it was in the shade. A really wonderful time. If you have the time and want to get to know Darwin a little better, this is the way to go
Response from Host, Jul 2023
We rely on guest feedback to ensure we are exceeding our guest expectations and thank you for taking a moment to leave this wonderful 5-star review! We've also passed your appreciation on the your guide, John; it's great to hear he did an outstanding job.
Excellent tour
Irene_E, Mar 2023
John did a spectacular job of walking us around Darwin. He showed us some places we would have never seen. A great heritage tour of Darwin.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
It's wonderful to receive your feedback @Irene_E, we enjoy hearing from our guests. I'm so pleased that your guide, John was able to show you some places that you probably would have missed. Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience.
Great Informative Walk
Carolyn_E, Aug 2022
Great 2 hours, Yvonne was very knowledgeable and interesting. Great way to understand the area and appreciate the heritage
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Great to hear! Thank you for taking a moment to review the tour and we'll let Yvonne know too. Cheers!
The best part were the...
William_S, Jul 2022
The best part were the stories and anecdotes, which brought the city to life. The walk covered many aspects of city life and the interesting characters who dwelled in Darwin. It was well paced and the two hours passed in no time.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi William_S, there certainly is a lot to discover about Darwin City and it's people, isn't there? We appreciate your feedback, particularly that the tour is well paced. Thanks!
Walking splendid history without the yawns
justin_p, Jul 2022
Amazing informative guide who had lived in Darwin 30 years. Learnt.so many stories about current and past Darwin; fascinating local folk law and proud interesting cultural as well as historical tales. A must for tourists
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Cheers, Justin_P! Thanks for taking a moment to review our Darwin Heritage Walk and let us know you enjoyed the tour's content. We appreciate your generosity.
Murdock tour
Ken_S, Jun 2022
Very informative, interesting and a must do tour. Easy pace fantastic guide who knows his subject well.
Darwin Heritage Walking Tour - Excellent
annemarie_b, Apr 2022
Very informative about Darwin and it's history. Guide also answered questions which would have been on the other tours and recommended some local things to do which turned out to be great suggestions.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
We thank you for joining the Darwin Heritage Walk and then leaving this wonderful review! Safe journeys
The guide was...
Sarah_M, Apr 2022
The guide was knowledgeable and friendly and it was great to learn about the impact of the bombing and cyclone. I felt, however, disappointed at the silence about the Larrakia people, other than an intro to their calendar. What was the nature of first contact here? What happened to the Aboriginal people living here in early years of the township? Some decades after the Mabo judgement we should have moved beyond referring to 'settlement' by white people, as though no one was settled here before. The land was not ceded. It was invaded or colonised. These are not just words: being truthful about the past is critical in facing up to our history and working towards reconciliation.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for taking a moment to share your enjoyment of the Darwin Heritage Walk and provide feedback on the content that you found lacking. They are all valid questions which you were welcome to have asked the guide whilst on tour as it may have provided more information. Our guides are well-researched and capable of adapting the commentary to cater for the interests of the group.
Great walking tour
Michelle_L, Jan 2022
John was excellent with his knowledge and history of Darwin. Really bright it to life, highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Hey Michelle, thank you so much for your recommendation! We're really chuffed to hear that Darwin came to life for you on this walk - that tells us your Walk Darwin guide connected you with the character, and characters, of the city which is what the Darwin Heritage Walk is all about!

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