Self-guided walking tours in Canberra
There are 22 self-guided walking tours in Canberra on FreeGuides Tours. They run from about 2 h to about 8 h, and a typical route covers 2.8 km on foot. 7 have audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off A$3 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.
Tours in Canberra
- Food and Drink of Canberra
Family Day Out In Canberra
History and Heritage of Canberra
Canberra In A Day
Eat and Drink
Family Fun
Fun and Unusual Things to do in Canberra
Canberra Nightlife
Explore Canberra with Burbury Hotel
Food Tour of Canberra
Bridge to Bridge Walk
History and Culture Tour
Food Tour of Canberra CBD
Food Tour of Canberra
A Day in Canberra
History and Culture Tour
Food Tour of Canberra
History and Culture Tour
A Day in Canberra CBD
History and Culture Tour
A Day in Canberra
A Day in Canberra
Canberra walking tours at a glance
- Tours
- 22
- Shortest
- About 2 hCanberra Nightlife
- Longest
- About 8 hFamily Day Out In Canberra
- Typical length
- About 3 h
- Typical route
- 2.8 km
- With audio
- 7
- Last updated
- 9 October 2026
| Theme | Tours | Length | Free | With audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and drink tours | 6 | 3 h to 6 h | 2 | |
| History tours | 6 | 3 h to 7 h | 1 | |
| Night and evening tours | 1 | 2 h | 1 | |
| Audio tours | 7 | 2 h to 8 h | 7 |
Where tours start
- Mantra MacArthur Hotel 3 tours
- Mantra on Northbourne 3 tours
- Novotel Canberra 3 tours
- Quest Canberra 3 tours
- Quest Canberra City Walk 3 tours
- Redsalt Restaurant 3 tours
Places the tours visit most
- Lonsdale Street 5 tours
- Canberra Museum and Gallery 4 tours
- Estate Lume Bar 3 tours
- FIRST EDITION CANBERRA 3 tours
- Verity Lane Market 3 tours
What’s on in Canberra
Things to do, places to go and walks around Canberra, from What’s On by FreeGuides.
How to tour Canberra with FreeGuides
- 1
Pick a tour
Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.
- 2
Unlock on your phone
One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.
- 3
Explore at your own pace
A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.
Canberra walking tours: questions
Are there self-guided walking tours in Canberra?
Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 22 self-guided tours in Canberra, including food tours, history tours and audio tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.
How much does a self-guided tour in Canberra cost?
Each tour in Canberra costs a one-off A$3 to unlock. No subscription, no account.
How long are the walking tours in Canberra?
They run from about 2 h (Canberra Nightlife) to about 8 h (Family Day Out In Canberra). A typical tour takes about 3 h and covers 2.8 km on foot. You can pause and pick up again whenever you like.
Are there audio tours in Canberra?
7 of the 22 tours in Canberra have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.
Where do the tours in Canberra start?
Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Mantra MacArthur Hotel, Mantra on Northbourne and Novotel Canberra.
Which places do the tours in Canberra visit most?
Lonsdale Street (5 tours), Canberra Museum and Gallery (4 tours), Estate Lume Bar (3 tours) and FIRST EDITION CANBERRA (3 tours).
Do I need an app for a tour in Canberra?
No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.
Tours in Canberra last updated 9 October 2026.