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Ballarat Old Gaol Tours

Step beyond the iron gates and into the shadows of history at the Ballarat Old Gaol. This year,…


17 & 18 May

9:00am - 5:00pm

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Bootmaking Workshop Tours

As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Wootten will open its doors on the two Sundays during the…


18 May & 25 May

Session times vary

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BMI Building Tours – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Join a tour to hear tales of the colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and its people.…


20 & 21 May

Session times vary

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Eerie Tours Ballarat

Eerie Tours is one of Australia’s most popular Ghost Tour providers and the first to win a Victorian…


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High Spirits

Meet the great entertainers of the 1800’s Ballarat Goldrush as they demonstrate their craft and regale you with…


17 May & 24 May

Session times vary

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Miners, Music and Mayhem Tour – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Miners, Music and Mayhem Tour – Take a lively stroll through Ballarat’s gold rush era, where fortune-seekers, performers,…


17 May & 24 May

10:00am - 12:30pm

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Minerva’s Secrets Ballarat Heritage Festival

Immerse yourself in the history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, exploring the library’s impressive collection of rare books…


16 May & 18 May

Session times vary

Wizard Oil and Wonders: The Peculiar Legacy of Frank Weston, the Wizard Oil Prince image

Wizard Oil and Wonders: The Peculiar Legacy of Frank Weston, the Wizard Oil Prince

Frank Weston, the self-proclaimed Dr and Wizard Oil Prince was a charismatic American showman who captivated audiences across…


24 May

8:00pm - 9:00pm

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Tour of the Chinese Section Ballarat New Cemetery

The Ballarat New Cemetery like all cemeteries provides a wonderful insight into the culture and history of its…


17 May

10:00am - 11:30am

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Ballarat Heritage Festival: Mount Mitchell Estate Tour

Enjoy the beautiful extensive grounds, whilst learning of the wonderful history of the Mount Mitchell Estate. The National…


23–25 May

Session times vary

Self-guided Walking Tour: Jigs Jollies and Jamborees image

Self-guided Walking Tour: Jigs Jollies and Jamborees

Jigs, Jollies and Jamborees is a lively leap through Ballarat’s glittering after-dark past. This self-guided heritage walk waltzes…


16–25 May

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Ballarat Town Hall After Dark Tour

The Ballarat Town hall is not only one of the most iconic structures in Ballarat’s historic architectural landscape,…


16 & 17 May

6:30pm - 9:30pm

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Treasures from the Sovereign Hill Collection

From proud Wadawurrung Elder Marlene Gilson’s artwork to Eureka rebel Peter Lalor’s chair, discover some of the most…


9 May, 21 May + more

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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