Darwin Heritage Walk
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Darwin Heritage Walk
By Walk Darwin
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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from per adult
$33.78
from per adult
$33.78
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Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 120–150 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Local guide
- Spoken commentary
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Departure details
- John McDouall Stuart, Cnr The Mall &, Knuckey St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia Look for your guide in a bright orange shirt, under the statue of John McDouall Stuart, in the small park on Knuckey Street which the locals call Raintree Park. It is at the intersection with Smith Street Mall.
Return details- Lyons Cottage, 74 Esplanade, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia Tour ends at the intersection of The Esplanade and Knuckey Street, opposite Lyons Cottage.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 53039P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bring camera, sunscreen, hat and drinking water
- Good enclosed non-slip walking shoes are recommended.
- A minimum of 2 people per tour is required for the tour to operate
- Wheelchair accessible for active wheelchair users
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Darwin Heritage Walk
- Mandatory check-in applies within the Northern Territory - download 'The Territory Checkin' app. Face masks to be worn when ordered by the CHO NT. Observe social distancing and cover a cough or sneeze with bent elbow or tissue then dispose of the tissue and take hand hygiene measures.
What you can expect during your visit- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- Darwin Heritage Walk cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Darwin Heritage Walk on Tripadvisor
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- Darwin Heritage Walk is hosted by Walk Darwin. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Walk Darwin on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Darwin Heritage Walk on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 53039P1
Itinerary
- You'll start atJohn McDouall StuartCnr The Mall &, Knuckey St, Darwin City NT 0800, AustraliaLook for your guide in a bright orange shirt, under the statue of John McDouall Stuart, in the small park on Knuckey Street which the locals call Raintree Park. It is at the intersection with Smith Street Mall.See address & details
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- 1Star VillageStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2Brown's Mart TheatreStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 3The Old Town HallStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 4Administrator of the Northern TerritoryStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 5Parliament HouseStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 6Bicentennial ParkStop: 15 minutesSee details
- You'll end atLyons Cottage74 Esplanade, Darwin City NT 0800, AustraliaTour ends at the intersection of The Esplanade and Knuckey Street, opposite Lyons Cottage.See address & details
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Kellie M
00Lovely Tour with a knowledgeable and engaging guide!
We loved our walking tour. John was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. It was nice learning new things about Dar…
ell482Cw
00Great Australian history
Excellent knowledge base of Darwin Very informative Great introduction to Darwin for holiday makers Friendly staf…
YogaSandy
00Excellent Introduction to Darwin
We had an excellent walking tour with John on The Hidden Secrets of Darwin Walk. It served as a great orientation t…
cathypU7168WN
00Cathy Lynne
Excellent tour, fabulous background information provided by our guide John Fabulous day covering many aspects of Da…
Eric P
00Public Art Focus - well worth it
A really excellent walk. Highly recommended. Our host, Yvonne, was really good. The walk had a public art focus whi…
Peter M
00Beyond Darwin W.W.11- A Tour with a Difference
This full day tour provides a different and unique opportunity to see the impact that Feb.19th 1942 (The Bombing of…
Marla_56
00An excellent tour.
Was a great day. John was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Seeing places with WW2 history not open to the …
191lynettei
00Excellent tour of the beaten track
Wow! This is an excellent tour taking about 8 hours to complete. It is of particular interest to those Australian…
Mareeb23
00Great art
We did the Wander Darwin Walls Walk in August, I want to say thanks to the team who managed to move our original bo…
barbied1151
00Hidden secrets of Darwin
We did the hidden secrets walking tour. Yvonne’s knowledge was very informative. Loved finding the arcades, histori…
Storyteller792552
00Great tour
This is an informative yet relaxed day tour with a great tour guide. Lunch at Adelaide River was very nice also. J…
Tim R
00Highly recommend the secrets of Darwin walking tour
We really appreciated leaning the local “secrets” of Darwin , the recommended restaurants and the stories behind th…
872NancyC
00Very knowledgeable guide.
The best way to explore the Darwin Botanic Gardens. John, our guide, knew a great deal, not only about plants but a…
janeS6708ME
00Interesting Well Run Tour
I am a big fan of walking tours - there is something about the pace of a walking tour which allows you to hear and …
cjb53240
00Amazing Street Art
Fantastic guide, loved all the street art and hidden history of old Darwin. Perfect morning tour ending with stunni…
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Rennus C
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia24 contributions
May 2022
John who lead the walk was really good and I felt I got a lot out of it with him pointing out things that we had already walked passed and not seen. I like the details he gave us of the history of Darwin. My deaf friend Faye really appreciated the notes that John brought for her to read so she felt really part of it. I recommend it to any tourist going to Darwin.
Unfortunately my photos are on my mobile phone and I cannot put them over to the computer I may be able to get one over to your facebook group. Will try.
Unfortunately my photos are on my mobile phone and I cannot put them over to the computer I may be able to get one over to your facebook group. Will try.
Written May 18, 2022
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WalkDarwin-N
Hello RennusC! Thank you for leaving this wonderful 5-star review of the Darwin Heritage Walk. We are pleased to hear that your friend, Faye, appreciated the notes and John sends you his thanks for assisting with interpretting on other occasions. When guests inform Walk Darwin of their needs, we can work to providing an inclusive experience and it sounds like we hit the mark for both you and Faye. We look forward to seeing your photos. Safe travels!
Written July 24, 2022
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J J
Sydney, Australia28 contributions
Sep 2022
This was a great way to get to know about Darwin. Yvonne was very knowledgeable and excellent guide. The tour started at 8.30 so as to avoid the heat of the day. There are a couple of opportunities to sit down if you get tired of standing. Overall very enjoyable and good mix of history as well as general knowledge and street art.
Written September 11, 2022
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WalkDarwin-N
Thank you JJ. We also like walking in the cooler part of the day. We will let Yvonne know you enjoyed your time with her hearing about our history and street art.
Written September 12, 2022
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helenka99
Sydney, Australia25 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Our guide John was fantastic. He shared his extensive knowledge and passion for Darwin history in an interesting manner. He has a great sense of humour too. The information and history in the small block we walked is really incredible. I really recommend this tour. It also gave some ideas of other places along the way that I would like to return to to explore further, like the mosaic in the Supreme Court, the library in Parliament House or the memorials along the Esplanade and park there.
Written September 18, 2022
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WalkDarwin-N
Thank you for reviewing Walk Darwin, helenka99 and leaving this glowing recommendation! We'll definitely share your kind words with your tour guide, John. We hope you enjoyed discovering those other places that John pointed out to explore further and look forward to your next visit to Darwin and perhaps showing you more of our town.
Written September 26, 2022
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Trishinthegarden51
Canberra34 contributions
May 2021
The guide really makes the experience on tours such as these. Regretfully our guide, Brian, was inclined to talk more about his life and his experiences than move on with the tour. We were kept standing in one spot for the first 30 minutes of the tour while he spoke about his Cyclone Tracy and work experience, which was initially interesting however, we were keen to get on with the tour.
He has obviously led an interesting life in Darwin but a walking tour is what we had signed up for.
Another half an hour got us to visit two sites in the mall and then with some coaching we moved on with the walk, but with insufficient time to really see the subsequent sites.
Overall, we were disappointed with the tour. Brian had some aids to show but at times they were hard to see and often they faced him, rather than the group.
From previous review of the walk, it sounds like John is the tour guide to request.
He has obviously led an interesting life in Darwin but a walking tour is what we had signed up for.
Another half an hour got us to visit two sites in the mall and then with some coaching we moved on with the walk, but with insufficient time to really see the subsequent sites.
Overall, we were disappointed with the tour. Brian had some aids to show but at times they were hard to see and often they faced him, rather than the group.
From previous review of the walk, it sounds like John is the tour guide to request.
Written May 15, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
WalkDarwin-N
On behalf of Walk Darwin, I apologise for the experience you had and thank you for providing this feedback highlighting that one of our guides has not met your expectation of a Walk Darwin tour. We take pride in providing local guides who are passionate about Darwin, it's history and lifestyle, and delivering an entertaining walk. They are human though and there is always a chance they will have an off day. It appears that this day it happened. We would love to clone John, but not sure that he is keen on the idea. Thank you once again for this feedback which will help us to support our guide to improve.
Written May 16, 2021
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Ivy Y
Sydney, Australia21 contributions
Jun 2022
I did the Heritage Tour with Yvonne this morning, 26 June 22 @08:30-10:30, it was one of the most informative and enjoyable tours I've ever had. The pace, information and the route as to the whole experience was just superb. It is a MUST in Darwin and a great way to learn about the city and get your bearing. I highly recommend it to everyone!
Written June 26, 2022
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WalkDarwin-N
Wow, Ivy Y, just wow! We are in awe after reading your 5-star review; thank you for your kind words. It made us smile to read that you noted all the things Walk Darwin prides itself for - informative commentary, good pace, enjoyable route and great guides! We will let Yvonne know that it was one of the most informative and enjoyable tours you have ever had.
Written July 30, 2022
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Sue L
Sydney, Australia13 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
A nice early start in the mall to beat the heat. John had plenty of knowledge and historical information to share. A few local Darwin secrets explored on an easy walk around town.
Written June 25, 2021
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WalkDarwin-N
We are glad you enjoyed your tour. John loves to find that hidden gem or little known fact. He is always looking for something unusual to tell our guests.
Written August 13, 2021
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John F
Seattle, WA51 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
If you're interested in history, this is a great introduction to Darwin. Our guide, John, is the subject matter expert-he really brought the topic to life. I only wish I'd taken his tour the first day of our stay in Darwin and that we'd stayed longer. There's lots to do and 3 days was not enough!
Written July 20, 2019
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Martin T
Adelaide, Australia45 contributions
Nov 2020
Fantastic way to start the day. John was a fantastic tour guide and was able to highlight so many things we would not have noticed. I recommend that you give this one and go as you will learn so much. Thanks
Written November 25, 2020
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WalkDarwin-N
Thank you for this 5-star review and your recommendation. It's great to hear you enjoyed the leisurely walk through the city and, as you've experienced, it's worth walking with someone who lives here as you do get to see and learn so much more about the town. John sure is a font of knowledge!
Written November 30, 2020
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Suzanne P
Tumbi Umbi, Australia52 contributions
We found the Darwin Walking Tour run by John Hart (Mobile: 0428183444) to be very interesting and informative. It took 2 hours (08:30 to 10:30) in the cool of the morning. John was full of 'extra' information and pointed places within the city area that we would otherwise missed. He brought the history of Darwin to life for us! This tour is definitely well worth doing when you visit.
Written October 2, 2014
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Gay15
Perth, Australia58 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
topics well researched. Clear summary of history and remaining heritage buildings. Pace of Walking was fine
Written June 16, 2021
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WalkDarwin-N
Hi @Gay15! Thanks so much for your feedback on the Darwin Heritage Walk. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we're on the right track with content and pace. Thank you. We hope to see you again soon!
Written June 18, 2021
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How far from the cruise port? We dock at 8:00 am on Feb 23rd 2019 not sure we can make an 8:30 am start?
Frankie B
Perth, Australia315 contributions
Providing you get off the ship at 0800 SHARP you can make it, BUT you will HAVE TO KNOW exactly where you are going to make it, BUT if you let the tour guide/company know you may be a little late I am sure you will find they will wait for you!!!!
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