Historic Bendigo City Walking Tour
Step back into Bendigo’s golden age on this 2hr guided city walk. Starting at the Bendigo Visitor Centre, your journey unfolds through Pall Mall with its grand French-inspired architecture and the story of George Lansell, the Quartz King. Pass the historic Sandhurst Mining Exchange, once second only to London in trading, before pausing in Rosalind Park to uncover the tale of the Red Ribbon Rebellion that helped shape democracy in Australia. Along the way, explore colonial justice at the Old Gaol, Police Barracks and Supreme Court, and discover the legacy of Bendigo’s Chinese community in the charming precinct and gardens. Admire St Killian's Church, and the stunning Town Hall before concluding with peek inside the famous Shamrock Hotel . Voted Best New Tourism Business 2025 - Victorian Tourism Awards Finalist - 2025 Australian Tourism Awards As Featured by Tourism Australia. Come and discover the real gold of Bendigo.
Departure Point
- Meet in front of the steps of the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall Bendigo, 3550.
Return Details
- Meet in front of the steps of the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall Bendigo, 3550.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Bendigo Visitor Centre
51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria
Our adventure begins at the Bendigo Visitor Centre before strolling along the opulent Pall Mall towards the iconic View Point and Alexandra Fountain.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rosalind Park
30 Gaol Rd, , Bendigo, Victoria
Rosalind Park, once the bustling heart of the goldfield camp, is now a green haven with leafy paths, fountains, and a colony of flying foxes. Within this landscape lie stories of the Red Ribbon Rebellion, a mass protest that changed the course of Australian history. Nearby, the Old Bendigo Gaol, Police Barracks, and Supreme Court stand as enduring reminders of colonial justice on the goldfields.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ulumbarra Theatre
10 Gaol Road, Bendigo, VIC 3550
On this part of the tour, you’ll stand before the Old Bendigo Gaol, Police Barracks, and Supreme Court, where colonial justice was handed down to those who lived and worked on the goldfields.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yi Yuan Gardens
1 - 11 Bridge St, Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo, Victoria
Stroll through the charming Chinese Precinct and Gardens, where Bendigo’s Chinese community once flourished. Here you’ll uncover stories of resilience, tradition, and the enduring cultural legacy they left on the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St Kilian's Church
181 McCrae St, Bendigo, Victoria
Peak inside the historic St Killian's Church, the largest wooden church in the Southern Hemisphere. Hear the story Reverend Bachaus and see his original rough hewn seat.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bendigo Town Hall
189-193 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Victoria
We'll take in Bendigo's first stunning example of French inspired architecture at the Bendigo Town Hall, renovated to it's current appearence in the 1870's. Along the way we'll pass Bendigo's oldest homestead.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Hotel Shamrock
Pall Mall, Bendigo, VIC 3550
We'll call into the famous for complimentary tea/coffee at the grand Shamrock Hotel where you'll be entertained with tales of feisty gold rush dancer Lola Montez and the difficult Dame Nellie Melba.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Basic level of fitness required.
Please call or email us to arrange a pick-up form your hotel.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Bendigo Guided Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Step back into Bendigo’s golden age on this 2hr guided city walk. Starting at the Bendigo Visitor Centre, your journey unfolds through Pall Mall with its grand French-inspired architecture and the story of George Lansell, the Quartz King. Pass the historic Sandhurst Mining Exchange, once second only to London in trading, before pausing in Rosalind Park to uncover the tale of the Red Ribbon Rebellion that helped shape democracy in Australia. Along the way, explore colonial justice at the Old Gaol, Police Barracks and Supreme Court, and discover the legacy of Bendigo’s Chinese community in the charming precinct and gardens. Admire St Killian's Church, and the stunning Town Hall before concluding with peek inside the famous Shamrock Hotel . Voted Best New Tourism Business 2025 - Victorian Tourism Awards Finalist - 2025 Australian Tourism Awards As Featured by Tourism Australia. Come and discover the real gold of Bendigo.
Departure Point
- Meet in front of the steps of the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall Bendigo, 3550.
Return Details
- Meet in front of the steps of the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall Bendigo, 3550.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Bendigo Visitor Centre
51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria
Our adventure begins at the Bendigo Visitor Centre before strolling along the opulent Pall Mall towards the iconic View Point and Alexandra Fountain.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rosalind Park
30 Gaol Rd, , Bendigo, Victoria
Rosalind Park, once the bustling heart of the goldfield camp, is now a green haven with leafy paths, fountains, and a colony of flying foxes. Within this landscape lie stories of the Red Ribbon Rebellion, a mass protest that changed the course of Australian history. Nearby, the Old Bendigo Gaol, Police Barracks, and Supreme Court stand as enduring reminders of colonial justice on the goldfields.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ulumbarra Theatre
10 Gaol Road, Bendigo, VIC 3550
On this part of the tour, you’ll stand before the Old Bendigo Gaol, Police Barracks, and Supreme Court, where colonial justice was handed down to those who lived and worked on the goldfields.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yi Yuan Gardens
1 - 11 Bridge St, Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo, Victoria
Stroll through the charming Chinese Precinct and Gardens, where Bendigo’s Chinese community once flourished. Here you’ll uncover stories of resilience, tradition, and the enduring cultural legacy they left on the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St Kilian's Church
181 McCrae St, Bendigo, Victoria
Peak inside the historic St Killian's Church, the largest wooden church in the Southern Hemisphere. Hear the story Reverend Bachaus and see his original rough hewn seat.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bendigo Town Hall
189-193 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Victoria
We'll take in Bendigo's first stunning example of French inspired architecture at the Bendigo Town Hall, renovated to it's current appearence in the 1870's. Along the way we'll pass Bendigo's oldest homestead.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Hotel Shamrock
Pall Mall, Bendigo, VIC 3550
We'll call into the famous for complimentary tea/coffee at the grand Shamrock Hotel where you'll be entertained with tales of feisty gold rush dancer Lola Montez and the difficult Dame Nellie Melba.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Basic level of fitness required.
Please call or email us to arrange a pick-up form your hotel.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Bendigo Guided Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.