From A$60 per person
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4.9 / 5 from 78 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 78 reviews
About this tour
Not many people think “espionage” when they imagine a visit to Canberra.
We’re here to change that. Canberra has a fascinating and unique history of spies, intrigue and covert operations hidden behind its iconic landmarks.
Join us for a walk through Canberra’s National Triangle and go beyond the guidebooks. We start at the Hyatt Hotel before heading to Albert Hall, visiting a hidden underground bunker at West Block, an ex-ASIO office and Old Parliament House, before finishing right back where we started.
Come for a relaxed, easy walk, deepen your understanding of Canberra’s hidden history of women in espionage, and meet the unlikely candidate for Australia’s best spy. This is a tour that will stay with you long after the walk ends. Don’t be surprised if you leave wondering if your Mum was once a spy...
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Our tour begins and finishes inside the front lobby of the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Over two hours, we walk about 3km at a comfortable and relaxed pace. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 240 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Itinerary
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- 1
We start at the historic Hyatt Hotel - one of the prime locations for espionage activities in the 1970s.(pass by)
- 2
This is the site of the first Royal Commission into espionage.(pass by)
- 3
Hidden beside West Block is a WWII bunker - learn about the women who worked there and what they were doing.(pass by)
- 4
Learn about the woman who infiltrated a minister’s office and became a vital asset for Soviet intelligence.(pass by)
- 5
Meet the unlikely candidate for Australia’s best spy.(pass by)
- 6
One of the previous sites of ASIO’s offices.(pass by)
- 7
On this tour we don’t just share stories about the women who were spies, but also those who were spied upon. Learn one of their stories at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy - the site of the world’s longest running protest for land rights.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guides wear headsets
Included
- Hand-drawn souvenir postcard by a local artist
- A follow-up list of resources and further reading on the stories shared
- A group photo with your guide
- Passionate & Professional Local Guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public toilet to Our tour begins and finishes inside the front lobby of the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Over two hours, we walk about 3km at a comfortable and relaxed pace.
The nearest accessible public toilet to Our tour begins and finishes inside the front lobby of the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Over two hours, we walk about 3km at a comfortable and relaxed pace. is Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla, about 240 m away.
Lennox Gardens · about 240 m away in a straight line
Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla, ACT (park or reserve)
Open: Oct-Mar 7am-10pm, Apr-Sep 7am-8pm
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Canberra
- Meeting point
- Our tour begins and finishes inside the front lobby of the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Over two hours, we walk about 3km at a comfortable and relaxed pace
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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