The 10 Best Walking Tours in Top End, Northern Territory

Exploring George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens with a local guide who knows its significance to Darwin, its history and where to find its notable plants along with the flowers and birdlife, provides a totally different experience than if you walk these picturesque gardens on your own.

Inclusions: Local guide, Spoken commentary

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Please note price is PER GROUP not per person, for up to 6 guests. A private small-group tour of real Darwin, no strangers. A great way to kick off your visit to Darwin and discover experiences to dig deeper into during the rest of your stay. Follow our suggested itinerary, or choose your own.Suitable for families and groups travelling together - maximum 6 participants. Exclusive private tour with a local long-term resident as your guide. Special interests and languages other than English can be accommodated, pickup from your location on request.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop off, Private guided tour with commentary by long-term local guide

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The Top Didj Cultural Experience has been developed to offer visitors to the Katherine Region, a unique cultural interaction with the aboriginal people. This is achieved by introducing Manuel Pamkal from the Dalabon tribe. Manuel will teach visitors the traditional way of living in the bush as he experienced as a child. He will tell stories and showcase traditional activities such as fire lighting, spear throwing with a woomera and painting whilst educating visitors about aboriginal culture and way of life. 

Inclusions: Dalabon wrist band, Paints, paint brushes and canvas

Exclusions: no sun screen

Explore the city with a local on this 2-hour walk and enjoy a local’s perspective whilst getting a sense of how the city of Darwin has developed to blend the past with today’s modern multicultural vibe. There are many hidden treasures to discover along the way.

Inclusions: Local guide, Spoken commentary

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Thursday. 19 February, 1942. World War II reaches mainland Australia and the northern city of Darwin is bombed. Join your knowledgeable local guide who will take you back to that WWII era on a 2-hour walk through the historic quarter of the city.

Inclusions: Local guide, Spoken commentary

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Let your taste buds explore the rich culinary heritage of Darwin on our guided gourmet dinner tour. Tasting plates (degustation) feature local ingredients and Aboriginal bush foods to delight the most seasoned gourmand. We also see the very cool augmented reality features of Darwin's street art, plus historical points of interest. We sample from a roster of restaurants that rotate between any of these: Snapper Rocks, Chow, Hanuman, Phat Mango, Ruby Vietnamese, Lazy Susan, Little Miss Korea, Moorish, Speakers Corner, and more.

Inclusions: Explore the rich culinary heritage of Darwin with cultural and historic landmarks included. Our strong emphasis on local ingredients and Aboriginal culinary influences will delight seasoned gourmands., Coffee, tea, standard soft drinks

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Our Sunday tour is quite different from our other tours. We start at Roma Bar, one of Darwin’s finest coffee spots, for a jolt of Java to get us going. There’s a menu here especially for us, and it’s hyper-local and wonderfully exotic, with lots of little tropical treats. Next is a short stroll along Austin Lane, which is smothered in Darwin’s fabulous street art. And there are several pieces of augmented reality that jump off the walls to make the art come to life. Next up is a selection of two of Darwin’s finest restaurants and more tasting plates for a lunch feast like no other. Staff will chat about the food and an emphasis on local produce. And there’s lots to eat—we’ll fill you up, and vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are available too. The top spots on this tour may include Bannsang, Hanuman, Snapper Rocks, Chow, and Pepperberry Restaurant at the Hilton. Depending on our route, we’ll also show you some of Darwin’s historic and cultural landmarks.

Inclusions: This guided three-hour food tour gives you the best of Darwin’s fine dining scene. Features fresh local ingredients including Aboriginal bush spices and foods. Plus historic and cultural landmarks., Coffee, tea, standard soft drinks

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Delve 15 metres below the surface to discover amazing limestone caves in the heart of Australia’s Top End. Formed millions of years ago, the Cutta Cutta Caves system is home to a variety of native wildlife and is rich in Indigenous culture and modern European history. You will need to travel 27km south of the Katherine Township, heading south on the Stuart Hwy. Tropical cave systems like those in Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park are limited in Australia and are therefore of scientific and conservation interest and are the primary season the area has been declared an official Nature Park.

Inclusions: 1hr Guided tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Visit a traditional Aboriginal community on the Tiwi Islands, off the coast of Darwin. Accompanied by a local Tiwi guide, you'll learn about local history and Tiwi rituals by visiting all the places of interest. Share a traditional morning tea with Tiwi Islanders before taking an art workshop taught by Aboriginal artists. Tourism is limited on the island, making this a rare chance to visit this Aboriginal community that holds on tightly to its traditions.

Inclusions: Local guide, Lunch, WiFi on board, Restroom on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Visit the jewels of Kakadu National Park on this 1 day Safari departing from Jabiru and Cooinda. Accessible only during the dry season, Twin and Jim Jim Falls are unmistakeably the highlight of Kakadu National Park. Only for the fit and active, Twin and Jim Jim Falls will not disappoint. This one day adventure is perfect for those visiting Kakadu on a self-drive itinerary and includes a tasty picnic lunch.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, Picnic lunch, Drinking water (please provide your own bottle), Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Twin Falls Boat Shuttle (Approx. $12.50 per person; payable directly)