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 |
Book your group tour
Bookings for 2025 will open on 13 January 2025
In 2025, we will align our new booking system with Victoria's school terms.
Midway through each term, we will release group tour availability for the next term, ensuring greater flexibility and accessibility for groups.
We do not take bookings online.
First, view our availability below.
| December | January | |
| 9.00 am | 16, 17, 18 | |
| 10.00 am | ||
| 10.30 am | 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 | |
| 11.00 am | 17, 18 | |
| 1.30 pm | 17 | |
| 2.00 pm | ||
| 2.30 pm | 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 | |
| 3.00 pm | 16, 18 | |
| 4.00 pm | 18 |
Next, choose your preferred dates and times.
Then, send your booking request to tours@parliament.vic.gov.au
Make sure to include the following details in your booking request:
| Selected program | Group tour of Parliament House |
| Selected date/s | |
| Selected time/s | |
| Number of people per time slot | |
| Name of group | |
| Name of person making the booking | |
| Contact number for the booking |
Please remember, this is only a booking request, not a confirmed booking. You will receive a confirmation email once your request is processed.
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:
普通话音频指南
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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.
Hours
Hours
8.30 am – 5.30 pm
Monday – Friday
Closed on weekends and public holidays
Address
Parliament House
Spring Street
East Melbourne Victoria 3002
Contact
Phone: (03) 9651 8911
Email: info@parliament.vic.gov.au
Getting here
Tours depart from the Vestibule, located inside the main building entrance on Spring Street.
Public transport
By train: exit Parliament station at Bourke Street.
By tram:
- route 35 – stop 0 (Spring St/ Bourke St)
- routes 86, 96 – stop 9 (Bourke St/Spring St).
Parking
There is no public parking at Parliament House.
Street parking and private parking is available in surrounding streets, but please note there is limited parking on Spring Street.
Identification requirement
Anyone wishing to visit the Parliament of Victoria to attend a tour, use our catering facilities, attend an event or watch the proceedings of the two houses in the public galleries, must provide their name and address, and present one of the following forms of identification:
- driver's licence
- learner's permit
- proof of age card
- passport
- Australian birth certificate
- Australian citizenship certificate.
Information about the information we collect from our visitors is available fom our Privacy collection notice - visitors to Parliament House.
Security
Visitors to Parliament House are required to pass through a security checkpoint before entering the building. This involves a walk-through scanner and baggage scanning. Visitors with pacemakers should ask to be scanned using handheld scanners.
Bags must be left at reception when taking part in a tour or sitting in the public galleries.
Items you cannot bring to Parliament
The following items are not permitted at Parliament:
- weapons
- any types of blades (e.g. Swiss army knives, lock knives, eating utensils), hooks, scissors and other sharps
- liquids over 100ml and glass bottles (except water)
- any alcohol
- 'selfie' camera sticks and camera tripods
- chains and padlocks
- voice recorders, two-way radios and speakers
- handcuffs
- any tools (e.g. screwdrivers, multi-tools, bike tools, measuring tapes, metal rulers)
- helmets (e.g. bicycle and motorcycle)
- whistles
- permanent markers
- aerosols
- jet lighters
- long umbrellas
- balls and balloons
- signs or placards
- studded belts.
Any of the above items will be held by security for the duration of your visit. They will be returned when you leave or may be confiscated permanently in some cases.
More information
If you have any accessibility needs or concerns with security screening, please email security.team@parliament.vic.gov.au or call us on 03 8682 2980 ahead of time so we can accommodate your visit.
Accessibility
Accessible entrance
People with a mobility or physical disability can access Parliament House through the side entrance on Spring street or the rear entrance on Macarthur Street.
Map
Toilets
Accessible toilets are located on the ground level and level one.
Audio loop & Auslan Tour
Audio loops are available in the Legislative Chambers. These can be used in conjunction with hearing aids.
Auslan videos are provided at points of interest on our public tours by scanning QR codes with your smartphone.
Contact
For any enquiries regarding disability access and inclusion please email disabilityaccess@parliament.vic.gov.au
Social stories
Two social stories are available to accompany a visit to Parliament House. These have been designed for visitors who are neurodiverse who may like to read them in preparation for their visit. One is intended for readers of all ages, the other focuses on the experience of a school visit to parliament house.
Parents
A baby change and feeding room is located on level two on the Legislative Assembly side. Facilities include comfortable chairs, change table, basin with hot and cold water, a fridge, and a microwave.
Privacy Collection Notice
Our Privacy collection notice - visitors to Parliament House applies to your visit to Parliament House and the parliamentary precinct.
It explains what personal information is collected when you visit Parliament House and the parliamentary precinct.
For information about our broader privacy practices and how we handle personal information generally, please refer to our Privacy Policy.