Village Walking Tours Leura, Katoomba & Mt Victoria
Our small-group village walking tours invite you to slow down, hear local stories, uncover hidden details, and learn how each Blue Mountains village developed its own unique character.
Every village has its own distinct story to enjoy
Image by Philip Johnson
THE LEURA STORY WALKING TOUR
Have you wandered through Leura Village and wondered why so many buildings reflect the Australian Federation era? It’s almost as if the village has been beautifully preserved in a century-old time warp!
Join Mountains Tales for a relaxed two-hour walking tour exploring the history and evolution of Leura Village. We begin in the late Victorian period, when Leura was established as a relaxing retreat for Sydney’s wealthy, seeking an escape from the summer heat and humidity.
Arriving by steam train; families built comfortable holiday homes, while others stayed in hotels and guesthouses, by the time of Australia’s Federation, a thriving community had been born. As we stroll through the streets, you’ll hear stories of the people, places, and events that shaped Leura’s unique character and the Federation legacy we enjoy today.
Your guide, Sue, is a proud Leura Local, who is happy to share tips on great places to eat and shop, and ways to make the most of your Blue Mountain’s visit. Tours are intimate, with a maximum of 15 guests, well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome-my two whippets give the tour a glowing five-paw review!
Our Village Walking Tours operate in “Mountains Weather,” please bring a hat, jacket or umbrella, based on the days offering. If you have a gathering of family or friends, we invite small groups to join us for a private tour. Please contact Mountains Tales to coordinate.
Whether you’re a Blue Mountains local or a visitor to the Mountains; we promise you will enjoy an engaging, informative tour filled with great stories and discoveries. Book now and discover the Leura Story.
Price
Tour cost – Adults $40 | Seniors $30
Duration
2 hours
Distance
1.5km (1 mile)
Meeting Location
Entrance to Leura Railway station
Well behaved dogs welcome
Maximum Group size 15 (20 for private groups)
THE KATOOMBA STORY WALKING TOUR
Did you know that Katoomba was once known as the “Queen City of the Blue Mountains” and “Australia’s Honeymoon Capital”?
More Australians enjoyed their first holiday in the Blue Mountains than any other destination in the country.
Join Mountains Tales for a relaxed two-hour walking tour exploring the evolution of Katoomba and uncover how Katoomba blossomed into the “Playground of the Commonwealth”. We begin our tour in the colonial period, then fast-forward to the glamour of the 1920’s and 30’s. Our tour explores the many activities visitors once enjoyed—most of which are still favourites today.
As we wander, the stories and landmarks of the past offer a true step back in time experience. Tours are intimate, with a maximum of 15 guests, well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome-my two whippets give the tour a glowing five-paw review!
Our Village Walking Tours operate in “Mountains Weather,” please bring a hat, jacket or umbrella, based on the days offering. If you have a gathering of family or friends, we invite small groups to join us for a private tour.
Please contact Mountains Tales to coordinate. Whether you’re a Blue Mountains local or a visitor to the Mountains; we promise you will enjoy an engaging, informative tour filled with great stories and discoveries.
Book now and discover the Katoomba Story.
Price
Tour cost – Adults $40 | Seniors $30
Duration
2 hours
Distance
1.5km (1 mile)
Meeting Location
Meeting location Old Gearin Hotel, 273 Great Western Highway (North side of Station)
Well behaved dogs welcome
Maximum Group size 15 (20 for private groups)
THE MT VICTORIA STORY WALKING TOUR
Did you know Mt Victoria was Australia’s first village created for tourism? In the late Victorian era, Sydney’s travelled by steam train to breathe the crisp mountain air, then known as “Taking the Air!”
Join Mountains Tales for a relaxed two-hour walking tour where you too, can “Take the Air” and explore the historic and unexpected village of Mt Victoria. Our tour begins with the arrival of the “Iron Horse” in 1868, when the steam train on the Western Line would soon open access to NSW.
At over 1,000 metres, the “Top of the Mountain” became a favourite escape for Sydneysiders seeking fresh air and grand vistas. Mt Victoria flourished through the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and on our tour, we’ll delve into the stories of holidaymakers and the locals who called the village home.
We will finish in the heart of town, where you can enjoy lunch, browse unique shops, or keep exploring—just as visitors have for more than 150 years. Tours are intimate, with a maximum of 15 guests, well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome-my two whippets give the tour a glowing five-paw review!
Our Village Walking Tours operate in “Mountains Weather,” please bring a hat, jacket or umbrella, based on the days offering. If you have a gathering of family or friends, we invite small groups to join us for a private tour.
Please contact Mountains Tales to coordinate. Whether you’re a Blue Mountains local or a visitor to the Mountains; we promise you will enjoy an engaging, informative tour filled with great stories and discoveries.
Book now and discover the Mt Victoria Story.
Price
Tour cost Adults $40 Seniors $30
Duration
Durations 2 hours
Distance
1.5km (1 mile)
Meeting Location
Meeting location outside Mt Victoria Railway Station
Well behaved dogs’ welcome
Maximum group size 15 (20 for private groups)
Exclusive Offer
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NSW Seniors Card
The NSW Seniors Card makes exploring the Blue Mountains easier and more affordable. Mountains Tales proudly welcomes Seniors Card holders from across Australia, with a 25% discount from the adult ticket on all of our Village Walking Tours. Simply present a valid Seniors Card at the beginning the walking tour.
