Berrima Heritage Tour

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Berrima Heritage Tour

Cultural and Theme Tours
3 min guests
50 max guests

Highlights

  • Explore Berrima's Georgian architecture and rich history with passionate local guides sharing captivating tales.
  • Wander through significant sites like the old gaol and historic inns, immersing yourself in the village's heritage.
  • Enhance your tour with a delightful Devonshire tea or a glass of wine, adding a taste of local charm.
  • Join group tours for a communal experience, perfect for families and friends seeking a memorable outing.

Step back in time with Berrima Walking Tours on an easy-paced guided Heritage Tour of the historical village of Berrima (c1831) in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.

Discover the architecture and people that have made Berrima such a significant village in Australia’s history from the Georgian design to innkeepers, prisoners and famous women of the era.

Guides are passionate locals and residents who love to share the unique history of Berrima from the Courthouse to the old gaol, the inns, churches and cottages while telling tales of the people behind the town.

Why not enhance your experience by adding Devonshire tea, high tea, or a glass of wine with nibbles?

Group tours are available for groups of 3 to 20 or more people.

Book your experience now, contact Lynn via the contact page on the website.

Tour details

  • Cultural and Theme Tours
  • Half Day or Less
  • Land – Motorised
  • Land – Self Propelled
  • Large Group Tour
  • On-site Experience
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • On demand
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Public Toilet

Service Tags

  • History & Heritage
Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Operation information

Berrima Walking Tours

Berrima Walking Tours is a leading tour operator in the Southern Highlands. Offering expertly guided heritage group tours that explore the rich and fascinating history of Berrima.

Established in 1831 as an administrative and industrial hub on the newly built highway south of Sydney, Berrima thrived briefly before fading into obscurity for nearly a century. Fortunately, many of its original homes and grand sandstone structures, including an impressive gaol and courthouse survived, preserving the village’s rich past.

Discover the untold stories of early convicts, infamous executions, and Australia’s first serial killer. Learn about trailblazing women who defied societal norms and the innkeepers who shaped Berrima’s social scene. Explore the history of German internees of World War I, who were granted unusual freedom to roam along the river.
Discover Berrima’s surprising link to London’s iconic Big Ben.

Choose from a 90-minute guided walking tours to immerse yourself in 1830s history, or experience the rich storytelling of Berrima from the comfort of a bus tour. They also offer team-building experiences that are perfect for conference groups as well as bespoke private tours tailored to your group’s interests.

Request your tour today via the contact page on the website. Uncover the secrets of the most perfectly preserved 1830s village in Australia!

Tags

  • History & Heritage

Memberships

  • New South Wales Business Chamber

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