Badass Women of Melbourne: Women’s History Guided Walking Tour

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About this activity

This isn’t your average Melbourne walking tour.

Join your passionate and knowledgeable local guides on an inspiring tour of Melbourne's secret women’s history. Walk with us through the heart of the city from Lonsdale Street, through Chinatown and past Parliament before finishing at Melbourne’s Town Hall.

We’ll uncover the hidden history behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, including the Princess Theatre, The Hotel Windsor and the Capitol, as well as some hidden gems including Casseldon Place, where the last cottage built in 1877 still remains, and the site of one of Melbourne’s most iconic queer cafes in the 1950s. This diverse, interesting and unique tour will leave you feeling empowered, entertained and inspired to learn more.

This tour is perfect for first time visitors, seasoned Melbournians and interstate travellers alike. Together we'll uncover some incredible stories of history-shaping women and you might even make a few new friends along the way!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: She Shapes History

Ages: Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hand-drawn souvenir postcard by a local artist
Included: A follow-up list of resources and further reading on the stories shared
Included: A group photo with your guide
Included: Passionate & Professional Local Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

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.
Chinatown

Passing 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.
Madame Brussels

Passing 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.
Stop 4

Passing 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.
Parliament House of Victoria

Passing by

Stop by Parliament House and learn about the youngest daughter of the famous suffragette, Emmeline Pankhurst.
Princess Theatre

Passing 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.
Stop 7

Passing by

The Hotel Windsor has been host to some iconic names throughout history, including the woman on Australia’s $100 note!
Stop 8

Passing by

The designer of Canberra, Australia’s capital city, also designed this gorgeous building. She was also a woman!
Melbourne Town Hall

Passing 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?

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

We'll finish the tour at Melbourne Town Hall. This is a 10 minute walk from where we began the tour.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.