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Top 19 Things To Do in Canberra

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#1Canberra Full-Day Tour from Sydney

Explore Canberra's best sites on a splendid day tour of Australia's capital city. Experience the charm of this peaceful and historical town by visiting its a...

recommend90% of travelers recommend

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$111
per adult
Canberra Full-Day Tour from Sydney

#2Canberra Sightseeing Day Trip from Sydney

Explore the capital city of Australia, Canberra, on this full-day tour from Sydney. Listen to your expert guide as you admire important sights such as the Au...

recommend82% of travelers recommend

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$135
per adult
Canberra Sightseeing Day Trip from Sydney

#3Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Head up high into the sky in a majestic hot air balloon with this sunrise flight over the beautiful mountainous region of Canberra. A new day breaks over the...

recommend40% of travelers recommend

$236
per adult
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

#4Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital

Discover Australia's capital city, Canberra, on this day-trip from Sydney. Offering a mix of city and country, Canberra boasts both an ultra modern exterior ...

recommend66% of travelers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

$135
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital

#5National Museum of Australia - Highlights Tour

Visit the National Museum of Australia and experience our Museum Highlight Tour. MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR: This tour provides an overall impression of each of ...

$6
per traveler
National Museum of Australia - Highlights Tour

#6Questacon, Cockington Green & Australian Institute of Sport

Discover all that Australia's capital has to offer with this money-saving 3-in-Fun Attractions Pass that includes entry to the Australian Institute of Sport,...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

$24
per traveler
Questacon, Cockington Green & Australian Institute of Sport

#7Inside the Heart of Canberra by Electric Bike Tour

Your electric bike trip starts at Reconciliation Place, where you’ll hear stories about the origins of Australia. Then it’s off to the National Portrait Gall...

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$28
per adult
Inside the Heart of Canberra by Electric Bike Tour

#8Cockington Green Gardens Tickets

Discover the world from a magical, bird's-eye perspective in Cockington Green Gardens, Canberra's enchanting park devoted to miniatures. Wander among tiny, m...

recommend96% of travelers recommend

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$10
per traveler
Cockington Green Gardens Tickets

#9Canberra: Small Group Wildlife and E-bike Ride Tour

Climb aboard a comfortable 8-seater passenger van with your local guide for a picturesque 45-minute drive to Canberra’s southwest, crossing the mighty Murrum...

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$63
per adult
Canberra: Small Group Wildlife and E-bike Ride Tour

#10Australian Institute of Sport Tour

Join this guided tour of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the precinct where many of the country's superstars have trained to become elite athletes. ...

recommend96% of travelers recommend

$8
per traveler
Australian Institute of Sport Tour

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Things To Do In Canberra

Next stop: Canberra! You're excited to set sail in a new direction. Constantly in search of inventive ways to get inspired and have an eye-opening adventure, you're eager to check out new territory like a pro. Find and book your activities today, and the only thing left to do is pack your bags and start daydreaming, because Expedia makes it easy to book tons of things to do.

  • The activities in Canberra are not only topnotch, but they won't break the bank. We have 19 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just $6. Get your favorite tour on Expedia at a great value, and you'll still have enough cash for a dream hotel or luxurious dinner while you're traveling.
  • Canberra is a favorite among inquisitive minds like yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travelers can't wait for their next trip to this city to get a taste of local history and culture and explore the best things to do. The top things to do can get the interest of even well-versed globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes a wide variety of culturally based tours and opportunities for adventure. From Canberra's most popular attractions like the National Museum of Australia: A History of the World in 100 Objects to amazing ways to find the thrill of your life like the White Lion Encounter at the National Zoo & Aquarium, there is a huge selection of selections to choose from when you consider all the things you can do here at Expedia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organize your vacation. You'll want some planning to really get the most out of Canberra, particularly when you long to pack in a lot of exciting activities. And it's clear that you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and play. You're eager to sign up for the top activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighborhoods is an adventure all its own. Book professional city tours on Expedia, and you may find all that you are seeking and more.