Guided tour

Cairns: Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour

Guided tour

Cairns: Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour

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Discover the vibrant history of Cairns and its rich cultural heritage on this half-day sightseeing tour of the city and surrounding area with a local guide.

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Duration 5.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
• Palm Cove pickup starts at 12:00 PM • Cairns hotel pickups start at 12:30 PM • Please wait in the lobby 5-minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover St Monica's Cathedral showcasing the world's largest themed stained-glass windows
  • Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Far North
  • Enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea at a local cafe before visiting a Cairns scenic lookout
  • Visit Surprise Creek Falls and stunning Palm Cove Beach
  • Experience a guided tour at Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens
Full description

Join a local guide and explore the history, culture, and heritage of Cairns on a half-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Cairns Museum, Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, the Lower Barron Gorge National Park, and more.

Following pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, start the day at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin Marina. Admire the breathtaking cathedral of St. Monica's, which features the world's largest themed stained glass windows. Discover the city's vibrant history and rich cultural heritage with a visit to the Cairns Museum. Enjoy the exclusive 20-minute guided tour of the museum with a local expert who will share stories about living in the tropics, cane, railways, reefs, and rainforest. Travel to the leafy suburb of Edge Hill for a guided walk through the Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Explore the butterfly-lined pathways under the green canopy as your guide explains the various plants you see along the way. Enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea of homemade scones served with jam and cream and a choice of tea or coffee at a local cafe before continuing to one of Cairns' scenic lookouts with panoramic views of the city and the Coral Sea. Visit the Lower Barron Gorge National Park and Surprise Creek Falls. Continue further to visit stunning Palm Cove, lined with old paperbark trees. Stroll to the end of the jetty to enjoy the stunning beach setting and natural surroundings before being returned to your hotel.

Includes
  • Informative guide
  • Cairns CBD hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Air-conditioned coach with 20 seats
  • 20-minute guided tour in Cairns Museum
  • Entry to St. Monica's Cathedral
  • Botanic Gardens interpretive walk
  • Afternoon tea
  • Scones, jam and cream
  • Cairns scenic lookout
  • Re-entry to the Cairns Museum during your stay
  • Visit to Lower Barron Gorge, including the Surprise Creek Falls
  • Visit to the stunning Palm Cove Beach
  • Lunch
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Walking frames
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Return Cairns Hotel transfers included

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 32 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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I was impressed from start to finish The punctuality at pick up the continual pace of interesting sites and venues the informative way we were told about the places we visited the afternoon tea was delicious. I have given details of this trip to my hotel

February 28, 2023

A brief taste of Cairns - too long stops at some places and not enough time at others but that is a personal view (I have seen lots of far better cathedrals but did not get enough of the Botanical gardens!). Eat before you go - one scone at afternoon tea was no substitute.

July 29, 2021

We had a wonderful and educated afternoon with Eric. He was fantastic, gave us a great insight to the city of Cairns, as well as a very knowledgeable tour. The places he took us were exactly why we booked the tour in the first place. Everything was well timed and planned. The only sad part was saying goodbye to Eric at the end of the day, as we both felt like we'd met a friend. If he is ever down the G-Coast way, tell him to hit us up and it will be our turn to show him the sites...

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October 6, 2020

Product ID: 137093