She Shapes History - Canberra

Tour group visits Centenary of Women's Suffrage Fountain
She Shapes History tour guide presenting to the group of engaged guests
Local guide in Canberra walking with group
Local guide in Canberra walking with group
Local guide in Canberra walking with group
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About

Walk into Canberra's hidden history.

She Shapes History believes the past isn't confined to textbooks – it lives in the streets beneath your feet. Their guided walking tours uncover the extraordinary stories of the women who shaped Canberra's political, social, and cultural life.

For too long, women's contributions have been sidelined or forgotten. She Shapes History is here to change that. Their tours bring history to life through the lens of fearless, formidable, and often overlooked women who challenged the status quo and reshaped the nation.

From suffragettes and social reformers to artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, She Shapes History offers a fresh feminist take on Canberra's past — one that's as empowering as it is enlightening. Their experiences go far beyond the usual history tour. They're immersive, inclusive, and unforgettable.

She Shapes History is rewriting the narrative — one woman, one story, one step at a time.

What's Available

4 features
Walks
Art & Culture
History & Heritage
LGBTQI

Available Tours

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Not many people think, "espionage" when they imagine a visit to Canberra. She Shapes History is here to change that. Canberra has a fascinating and unique history of spies, intrigue and covert operations hidden behind its iconic landmarks. Join this walk through Canberra's National Triangle and go beyond the guidebooks. Start at the Hyatt Hotel before heading to Albert Hall, visiting a hidden underground bunker at West Block, an ex-ASIO office and Old Parliament House, before finishing right back where you started. Come for a relaxed, easy walk, deepen your understanding of Canberra's hidden history of women in espionage, and meet the unlikely candidate for Australia's best spy. This is a tour that will stay with you long after the walk ends. Don't be surprised if you leave wondering if your Mum was once a spy...

$60 per person

Badass Women of Canberra: The Women Who Shaped the Capital

Badass Women of Canberra: The Women Who Shaped the Capital

Do you know the hidden history of Australia's capital city? Join this entertaining and inspiring walking tour of Canberra and discover the true movers and shakers behind the city. Learn about Australia's hidden women's history as you walk among some of the nation's most iconic cultural institutions and monuments, including Old Parliament House, the High Court, and the National Library. Your guides are locals with a great sense of humour, a genuine passion for Canberra and women's history, and plenty of fun facts to share. They promise you'll leave feeling inspired by Canberra's remarkable and unexpected women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way! - This walking tour is wheelchair accessible - The tour runs for two hours - Suitable for first-time and regular visitors to Canberra - Learn about the people that history books overlook

$60 per person

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Where you'll be

King George Terrace

Parkes ACT 2600