Sydney's Badass Women History Walking Tour

Uncover the stories behind the badass women of Sydney on this historical walking tour



2 hours

Experience size 1 to 4 (public dates), 10 to 30

  $20 - $60 ($20 for Child; $60 for Adult) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Hidden amongst the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Circular Quay, Hyde Park Barracks and the Queen Victoria Building are the stories of women who shaped Sydney. They made scientific breakthroughs, led protests, opened restaurants and ran criminal empires. They healed through nursing, founded major medical institutions, designed iconic buildings, and – quite literally – laid the foundations for the city we know today.
This Sydney walking tour will change the way you see the city. You’ll walk away feeling inspired by stories that stay with you long after the walk ends. This is the story of Sydney, told through the women who built it.
Please note
  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
What you'll get
  • A two-hour guided walking tour of Sydney
  • Learn about the history of Sydney's badass women who shaped the city and walk away inspired and ready to shape history yourself
  • ake home a sticker (or two!) & a list of the women and stories from the tour (because their names deserve to be remembered)
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Remember to dress appropriately, apply sunscreen, wear a hat and comfortable shoes, and bring an umbrella if it looks like rain—or if it's sunny!
Location

Elizabeth Street 110, Sydney, NSW and Archibald Memorial Fountain, Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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She Shapes History
She Shapes History

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We're on a mission to make Australian women's history accessible, entertaining, and engaging through walking tours, social media and one-off events.
She Shapes History started with a simple question – "Where are the women in the history of Australia?"
Bushrangers, convicts, diggers, blokes and battlers are often seen as the main characters of Australian history. In the story of our nation, women have frequently been cast as minor characters. Countless stories have been lost, left unrecorded, undervalued, and untold. As a society, it's so easy to forget that women were behind many of the moments that shaped Australia.
We believe that by recovering the remarkable stories of the women who shaped history, we can challenge our perception of women today. Closing the respect gap in Australian politics and culture today requires that we recognise and re-imagine what Australian women, particularly First Nations women, queer women, women of colour and women with disabilities, have achieved in the past.
While there are many ways to learn more about our history, there is nothing quite like a walking tour. Walking tours offer a unique opportunity to share history in an inclusive, accessible and non-judgmental context.
We use walking tours to highlight the diverse and often forgotten women behind the moments that shaped Australia. We want all Australians, no matter their race, gender or sexuality, to be able to see themselves in Canberra's landscape, in Australian history, and the story of our nation.
So, where are the women in the story of Australia? Well, as you'll discover on our tours, everywhere.

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