Berrima Walking Tours
Highlights
Explore Berrima’s 1830s sandstone gaol, courthouse & historic village streets.
Flexible options: 90-min walking tour, bus tour, or custom private experience.
Overview
Berrima Walking Tours is a leading tour operator in the Southern Highlands. Offering expertly guided heritage group tours that explore the rich and fascinating history of Berrima.
Established in 1831 as an administrative and industrial hub on the newly built highway south of Sydney, Berrima thrived briefly before fading into obscurity for nearly a century. Fortunately, many of its original homes and grand sandstone structures, including an impressive gaol and courthouse survived, preserving the village's rich past.
Discover the untold stories of early convicts, infamous executions, and Australia's first serial killer. Learn about trailblazing women who defied societal norms and the innkeepers who shaped Berrima's social scene. Explore the history of German internees of World War I, who were granted unusual freedom to roam along the river.
Discover Berrima's surprising link to London's iconic Big Ben.
Choose from a 90-minute guided walking tours to immerse yourself in 1830s history, or experience the rich storytelling of Berrima from the comfort of a bus tour. They also offer team-building experiences that are perfect for conference groups as well as bespoke private tours tailored to your group's interests.
Request your tour today via the contact page on the website. Uncover the secrets of the most perfectly preserved 1830s village in Australia!