Group tour of Parliament House

Book a free tour of Parliament House for your group.
The tour is designed for community groups and social groups, adult students, organisations, government departments, and groups of six or more people.
For groups of five or less and individuals, please click the button below to our public tour page.
You will learn more about the role, history and work of the Parliament while exploring this historically significant building with one of our experience Tours and Outreach Officers.
- Enter the Legislative Chambers where laws are made, and hear about the mystery of the stolen mace.
- Learn about the Westminster style of Parliament while sitting in a Member of Parliament's chair.
- Have your photo taken with Queen Victoria in the grand hall named after her and admire the portraits of past Premiers that adorn the walls.
- Discover the Library that played a role in convincing the Federal Parliament to occupy the building from 1901 to 1927.
- Our guides are happy to answer any questions you may have about the building, or the work that Parliament does and how you can get involved.
Please note, access to our Legislative Chambers and Parliamentary Library is subject to the availability of those spaces.
Group tour of Parliament House information
Cost | Free |
Group size | 6—30 people per time-slot. If your group size is under 6 people, please visit our public tour page |
Duration | 50 minutes |
Availability | Monday—Friday, 9:00 am—4:00 pm |
Location |
Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. |
Availability and bookings
Bookings open term-by-term – availability is released midway through each term for the next term.
2025 booking release dates:
- Term 4 – 1 September 18 August
How to Book a group tour
We look forward to welcoming your group to Parliament House.
Follow these simple steps to request your tour.
Step 1 – Check Available Dates and Times
First, check which dates and times are available for group tours.
Click the button below to view our current availability:
Tip: After viewing available times, please close that window and return here to complete your booking request.
Step 2 – Send Your Booking Request by Email
You cannot book online.
You must send your booking request by email to:
In your email, include:
Program name | Group tour of Parliament House |
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Step 3 – Wait for Your Confirmation
Once we receive your email, our team will review your request.
Important:
Your tour is not booked yet. You will receive a confirmation email from our booking system once your tour has been successfully booked.
Enquiries
- phone: (03) 9651 8572
- Email: tours@parliament.vic.gov.au
Strangers' Corridor Restaurant
Enjoy a coffee or lunch in Strangers Corridor while you are visiting Parliament House.
Bookings are essential, please Phone (03) 9651 8941 or email cateringadmin@parliament.vic.gov.au for more information and to make a booking.
Accessible entrance
People with a mobility or physical disability can access Parliament House through the side and rear entrance on Spring and Macarthur Street. Scroll down and click accessibility for more information.
Audio guides in your language
Free audio guides are available for use on our group tours. Click on the link below to access the guide in your preferred language:
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You can listen via the website or download the izi.travel app to your Android or Apple device for free.
These guides are hosted on an external website and may include advertising or sponsors not associated with or endorsed by the Parliament of Victoria.