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Badass Women of Melbourne: Women’s History Guided Walking Tour
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
$42.98
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Overview
The Badass Women of Melbourne Walking Tour reveals the untold stories of the women who shaped the city. This unique journey brings you through the heart of Melbourne, showcasing the impact of remarkable women throughout history.
- 👩🎤 Meet inspiring artists, agitators, and entrepreneurs who transformed Melbourne's culture and history.
- 🏛️ Visit iconic landmarks like Parliament House and the Princess Theatre while learning about their significance.
- 🗺️ Explore hidden laneways and vibrant neighborhoods, including Chinatown and Little Lon, rich with stories of women's contributions.
- 📍 Stop by the Queen Victoria Women's Centre, a place dedicated to celebrating women's achievements.
- 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, with pram and stroller access available throughout the tour.
- 🐾 Service animals are allowed, ensuring everyone can enjoy this enlightening experience.
- 🚌 Convenient public transportation options are nearby, making it easy to reach the starting point.
- 👩🏫 An English-speaking local guide will lead you through this fascinating journey, sharing insights and stories.
- ⏳ The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, providing ample time to absorb the rich narratives of Melbourne's history.
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Badass Women of Melbourne: Women’s History Guided Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Passionate & Professional Local Guide
- A group photo with your guide
- A follow-up list of resources and further reading on the stories shared
- Hand-drawn souvenir postcard by a local artist
Meeting point
The tour begins next to the QVWC shop in QV square, behind the Queen Victoria Women's Centre. Your guide will be easy to spot in a pink She Shapes History shirt and tote bag.
Return details
We'll finish the tour at Melbourne Town Hall. This is a 10 minute walk from where we began the tour.
- We start at the Queen Victoria Women's Centre, the first hospital founded, staffed and run entirely by women in the Southern Hemisphere and one of Melbourne’s most iconic sites of women’s history. (pass by)
- We can’t talk about the history of Melbourne without talking about Chinatown! Learn about one of the 19th Century’s most iconic community builders. (pass by)
- Madame Brussels is one of Melbourne history’s most well known names. Find out how she came to have a lane named after her. (pass by)
- Number 17 Casseldon Place houses the last of six cottages built in 1877. Learn about one of its occupants who used it as a centre for gambling and sly grog, community and survival. (pass by)
- Stop by Parliament House and learn about the youngest daughter of the famous suffragette, Emmeline Pankhurst. (pass by)
- The Princess Theatre is one of Melbourne’s oldest and grandest stages. Learn about the Australian playwright who staged a musical telling an Australian story. (pass by)
- The Hotel Windsor has been host to some iconic names throughout history, including the woman on Australia’s $100 note! (pass by)
- The designer of Canberra, Australia’s capital city, also designed this gorgeous building. She was also a woman! (pass by)
- Melbourne’s iconic tram system is well known, but did you know it took until 1975 before women were allowed to become tram drivers? (pass by)
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Badass Women of Melbourne: Women’s History Guided Walking Tour
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
$42.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!