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Mt Victoria Story Village Walking Tour
Highlights
- Join a relaxed two-hour walking tour to uncover the historic charm of Mt Victoria's Victorian-era village.
- Breathe in the crisp mountain air at over 1,000 metres, just like Sydneysiders have for generations.
- Explore unique shops and enjoy lunch in the heart of town, where history and modernity meet.
- Bring your well-behaved dog along for the adventure, as they too can enjoy this delightful experience.
Did you know Mt Victoria was Australia’s first village created for tourism?
In the late Victorian era, Sydney’s travelled by steam train to breathe the crisp mountain air, then known as “Taking the Air!”
Join Mountains Tales for a relaxed two-hour, easy-paced walking tour where you too, can “Take the Air” and explore the historic and unexpected village of Mt Victoria.
Our tour begins with the arrival of the “Iron Horse” in 1868, when the steam train on the Western Line would soon open access to NSW. At over 1,000
metres, the “Top of the Mountain” became a favourite escape for Sydneysiders seeking fresh air, relaxation and grand vistas.
Mt Victoria flourished through the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and on our tour, we’ll delve into the stories of holidaymakers and the locals who called the village home.
We will finish in the heart of town, where you can enjoy lunch, browse unique shops, or keep exploring—just as visitors have for more than 150 years.
Tours are intimate, with a maximum of 15 guests, well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome—my two whippets give the tour a glowing five-paw review!
Please bring a hat, jacket or umbrella, based on the days offering.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://mountainstales.com/
Operation information
Mountains Tales
Mountains Tales offers creative, entertaining tours of the Blue Mountains, with a historical influence, through storytelling.
Tours are either coach commentary tours for private groups, village walking tours and speaking engagements.
Coach commentary tours, offer your private group and a local host to escort you throughout the Blue Mountains, allowing your group to see the mountains as a local whether your group is a school group learning the colonial story, a seniors group looking for a fun day out, or a conference group seeking local information on your way to attend a conference.
The village walking tours are popular with locals and visitors, offering an in-depth look into the story of Leura, Katoomba and Mt Victoria.
Whatever you choose you will gain a unique insight into the story of the Blue Mountains and laugh the way.
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