Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour: Small-group Historic Exploration with Local Guide
4.8
170 Ratings
Palm Cove

Discover the historical background of Cairns by touring the city, harbor, beaches, and renowned landmarks in a small group during the afternoon. Encounter unique vistas unavailable on other tours, guided by a local expert.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cairns Region - Your small-group tour of Cairns and its environs starts in the afternoon with a drive by air-conditioned minivan through the city center and to the waterfront, where you’ll explore the wharves and harbour with your experienced guide
  • Cairns Museum - Guided tour of Cairns Museum with complimentary re-entry throughout your stay in Cairns
  • NOA Eat Drink Share - Delicious Devonshire Afternoon tea including tea and coffee
  • Cairns Botanical Gardens - Learn about Cairns’ tropical environment on a guided walk through Flecker Botanical Gardens
  • Lake Morris Road - Have your camera at the ready as we visit a spectacular lookout with views over the city of Cairns and the Coral Sea
  • Barron Gorge National Park - See the city from a hillside lookout that boasts fabulous photo opportunities; and take a walk past the ravines, rugged mountains and Surprise Creek Waterfall at the Lower Barron Gorge National Park.
  • Palm Cove Beach - Last stop is by the water with a walk along Palm Cove Jetty or the beach. Simply stunning
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Experienced local guide
  • Delightful afternoon tea
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Additional $20 per adult & $10 per child for Palm Cove & Northern Beaches hotel pick ups
Additional Information
  • Motor scooters not permitted
  • No Wheelie Walkers permitted
Location
Palm Cove
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ice_d_8
May 28, 2024
A great tour of Cairns and surroundings - We joined the afternoon tour, and it followed the itinerary as listed, in a clean and comfortable minibus. Chris was our tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The tour gave a great overview of Cairns and the surroundings. The Botanical Gardens walk was the real highlight, and we thank Chris very much for his insights.
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Kenneth_b
May 14, 2024
A great welcoming tour of Cairns: - Graeme was the most friendly, informative, caring host. He shared highlights and information about Cairns and the immediate area, offering advice on how to return to places of particular interest to each of us.
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Valarie_s
Apr 21, 2024
Awesome city sights and surrounds - Chris our guide was wonderful. Such a fantastic tour. The places we went to and his knowledge made it an awesome tour. The highlight would have to be the stained glass windows in St Monica's.
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Jeffgoldcoast
Apr 4, 2024
Not to be missed while visiting Longreach. - The trip was great, host was fabulous and went right out of their way to make sure that we learnt a lot of the history of Cairns, his knowledge was so interesting, and background stories.
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926leanneh
Mar 6, 2024
Chris was great - This was a great tour. Our guide Chris was excellent. Very laid back and great to listen too. Had fun going around the gardens with umbrellas up in the rain. Would highly recommended this half day tour. Karl and leanne
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469stuarta
Mar 5, 2024
A great afternoon tour - The trip was well planned and went ahead despite only four people booked. Graham (aka "G") the tour guide, was very knowledgeable about everything we asked questions about. Very professional, personalble and knowledgable and made the trip worth while. A great way to learn about the history and lay out of Cairns from Graham and the museum guides, especially if you are visiting the area for the first time. A highly recommended tour. We really enjoyed it. Thanks G.
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Cruiser23933119741
Mar 3, 2024
Recommandation! - The guide was super friendly and professional. He shared lots of informations. The tour was well planned, and also my husband who is non-english enjoyed the tour.
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Jeanettegv4188zl
Feb 22, 2024
Brisbane City and Surrounds tour - We really enjoyed the Brisbane and Surrounds city tour. Chris our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a safe careful driver. I would recommend this tour
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Rohini
Feb 15, 2024
First time trip to Cairns - What an absolutely amazing tour for 1st time visitors to Cairns. Chris the driver did a fabulous job. We learnt so much about Cairns after the tour, something which we never knew about before. This tour is a MUST do for visitors to this beautiful place.
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Oj131418
Apr 19, 2024
Lots of history! - Tour was amazing and filled with tons of information and history of Cairns. I can't give it a 5 star review because of how annoying it was to be shuttled around during everyone's pick up and drop off. However, it was pretty convenient, so I'm torn between what to actually think of the process.
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