Discover Canberra’s major attractions on a cost-effective hop-on hop-off bus tour. Create your own itinerary and explore at your leisure. No entry fees and convenient cafe options available.
Discover Canberra’s major attractions on a cost-effective hop-on hop-off bus tour. Create your own itinerary and explore at your leisure. No entry fees and convenient cafe options available.
This isn’t just any hop-on hop-off tour bus; it’s a more personalized experience with your tour guide, John. The Explorer Loop Bus departs from the Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG), located at 176 London Circuit City Centre, at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. It covers all major attractions, including the…
This isn’t just any hop-on hop-off tour bus; it’s a more personalized experience with your tour guide, John. The Explorer Loop Bus departs from the Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG), located at 176 London Circuit City Centre, at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. It covers all major attractions, including the Anzac Parade Memorials. The bus is air-conditioned for your comfort.
Route Duration: You can enjoy the tour all day or opt for a one-hour loop by staying on the bus. The Explorer Loop Bus departs from the Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG), 176 London Circuit City Centre, covering all major attractions, including the Anzac Parade Memorials.
- Australian War Memorial: The most visited attraction in Australia and one of the world’s greatest military museums. No entry fee.
- Canberra and Region Visitors Centre: A tourist information center located on Lake Burley Griffin, next to the Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet, which rises 100 meters into the air.
- National Capital Exhibition: A museum showcasing the history of Canberra, telling the story of how it came to be. There’s a café here, and entry is free.
- National Library of Australia: Features Captain Cook’s handwritten log and other exhibits. No entry fee.
- Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre: Offers hands-on physics experiences, mainly for kids.
- National Gallery of Australia: Home to important works of art. No entry fee.
- National Portrait Gallery: A renowned portrait gallery.
- High Court of Australia: Australia’s highest court of appeal, housed in a ten-story building with three courtrooms. The architecture is wonderful, and entry is free.
- Old Parliament House: Australia’s most important building, now the Museum of Australian Democracy. Everything has been preserved since the Hawke Government moved to the current Parliament House. No entry fee, and there’s a café here.
- Parliament House: The home of Australia’s Parliament, considered one of the great buildings of the world. It was the result of a worldwide competition. An original Magna Carta, dated 1297, is on display here. No entry fee.
- National Museum of Australia: Features Australiana from the last two hundred years, including Phar Lap’s heart and the original prototype for the Holden Motor Car. Also hosts the Pompeii Exhibition.
- National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA): Showcases the history of film, sound, and radio in Australia. No entry fee. (Available on request only.)
Operates: The tour departs from the Canberra Museum and Gallery, 176 London Circuit, Canberra City Centre, at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.
Capital Touring Services Pty Ltd reserves the right to substitute smaller buses depending on demand. The bus may not run every day, so please call 0418 455 099 to confirm.
Points of Interest
- Lake Burley Griffin
- ANZAC Parade Walk

- Air-conditioned transportation
- Air-conditioned transportation
This isn’t just any hop-on hop-off tour bus; it’s a more personalized experience with your tour guide, John. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned bus departing from the Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG), located at 176 London Circuit, City Centre. Explore most of Canberra’s major attractions on a flexible hop-on hop-off schedule. Choose your preferred…
This isn’t just any hop-on hop-off tour bus; it’s a more personalized experience with your tour guide, John. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned bus departing from the Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG), located at 176 London Circuit, City Centre. Explore most of Canberra’s major attractions on a flexible hop-on hop-off schedule. Choose your preferred attractions from the timetable provided on the bus, allowing you to plan your day without the constraints of a guided tour. Most attractions have no entry fees and feature cafes. Capital Touring Services Pty Ltd reserves the right to use smaller buses based on demand.
- Canberra Day Tour reserves the right to substitute a smaller bus, depending on demand
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.