DARWIN CITY EXPLORER
Darwin’s most comprehensive guided tour with over 25 years of experience
DISCOVER DARWIN on a
CITY EXPLORER TOUR
Learn about Darwin, it’s quirky characters, heritage, World War II history and more from an expert local
- Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: TT01
Darwin City Explorer, known locally as the Tour Tub, has been showcasing Darwin’s top sites and attractions since 1985.
In an open-sided bus, we were Darwin’s original hop-on, hop-off bus. We still have two of these buses which sometimes make appearances for a City Explorer Tour during Darwin’s dry season, but they are more often used for celebrations, events and functions. Our regular tours utilise our air-conditioned coaster buses with a maximum of 20 passengers.
The Darwin City Explorer tour is the most comprehensive in town.
Beginning at 9am pick-up from your city accommodation the 5-hour experience takes in all of Darwin’s major attractions from WWII Oil Storage Tunnels, Museum and Art Gallery of NT, Darwin Military Museum, to the Qantas Hangar, Fannie Bay Gaol and Darwin Aviation Museum (and lunch at the Parap Markets on Saturday) with all entrance fees included.
Along the way our expert local guide tells you about the people, facts and antidotes that have shaped the city. They can also answer your questions about Darwin and the Top End.
The tour includes pick-ups and drop-offs at your city accommodation, or for an additional $10pp we’ll meet you at your caravan park.
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touring specialists
Tour Tub can arrange personalised and customised tours for two or more. We work with you ensure your stay in Darwin is the best.
We plan and organise:
- Conference & incentive groups, pre & post touring, delegate partner tours
- Wedding guests, visiting friends & relatives touring
- Adventure experiences, fishing & hunting trips
- City, history & Botanic Garden walking tours
- Cruise ship passenger day trips
- Personalised tour itineraries (max 4 people)
- Specialised group itineraries, educational & school group tours
From around the city, to Litchfield National Park, Adelaide River to see the jumping crocodiles, WWII history to cruise ship transfers, private transfers and personalised touring – we make it happen.
Other Tours Available :
We can also do personalised tours of Darwin, private transfers, progressive dinners, luxury 4wd tours and tours for cruise ships. Enquire Here
BATTLE OF AUSTRALIA TOUR
Learn about Darwin’s World War II history, the Japanese bombing of the city and more from an expert local
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: WW
If you’re a war history buff or just wanting to know more about the untold WWII attacks on Darwin and the Top End, then our Battle of Australia Tour will complete your knowledge. It’s the most comprehensive full-day tour around.
We visit various sites around Darwin including the Cenotaph, Catalina Flying Boat Base and the original Post Office site. We see where WWII history was made. We walk around Adelaide River War Cemetery, Adelaide River township, the make-shift WWII airfields, Charles Darwin National Park, Air Force displays and return at the end of the day to RFDS Bombing of Darwin virtual reality and interactive display on Stokes Hill Wharf.
Along the way our expert local guide tells you about the facts and more stories. They can also answer your questions about Darwin and the Top End.
The tour includes pick-ups and drop-offs at your city accommodation, entry to all attractions, morning tea, lunch and water.
our fleet
Tailored to your needs
Our fleet include a deluxe four-wheel drive, 13-seat minibus, two unique open-air buses and air-conditioned coasters, plus we can cater for larger groups on 50-seater coaches – providing a range of private and personalised options.
Rural Pub and Grub Crawl
Discover some of the Top End’s most iconic pubs and learn about the characters and situations that created them, making them a significant part of Top End life today from your expert guide.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: RPGC
This unique tour includes door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, a welcome drink and snack at the world-famous Humpty Doo Hotel.
Devour your sumptuous lunch at NT’s best foodie pub, Darwin River Tavern. Enjoy the picturesque surrounds and get up close to their rescued farm-ily — Crunchy the croc, Wally wallaby, Bella and Bill buffalo and Gentle Jim the goat.
Enjoy more country character, fun times, super cold beverages and outstanding service at Berry Springs Tavern — and find out how that croc got on the roof!
Rounding off the day, our last stop is at Noonamah Tavern for a deliciously sweet delight in their captivating surrounds. The Noonamah Tavern is renowned for their lively rodeos throughout the year and friggin’ internationally famous frog races held on Melbourne Cup Day. A genuinely unique and fun insight into Top End life.
Min 10 passengers – Max 20 passengers
Includes:
- Door-to-door drop-off and pick-up in airconditioned coaster bus (from Marrara to Darwin city – other points by arrangement)
- First beer / wine / cider / soft drink on arrival at the Humpty Doo Hotel
- Snacks at Humpty Doo Hotel & Noonamah Tavern
- Lunch at Darwin River Tavern