Why Choose a Private Tour?
Group tours are great — but a private tour is in another class entirely. When Cooee builds a tour exclusively for your group, everything changes.
Built Around Your Interests
Political history fanatic? Wine lover? Travelling with kids? Want to combine the War Memorial with Tidbinbilla wildlife? A private tour is built from scratch to reflect exactly what your group cares about.
Your Pace, Your Schedule
No waiting for other passengers. No rushing through places you'd love to spend longer. No skipping things that matter to your group. The day moves at exactly the speed that feels right for you.
Undivided Guide Attention
Your guide's full focus is on your group. Questions are welcomed, discussions can go deep, and the experience is genuinely interactive rather than a lecture for 20 strangers.
Premium Vehicles
From a comfortable luxury SUV for 2–4 people to a premium coach for 50+, Cooee Tours' private fleet ensures the vehicle is exactly right for your group — not compromised by shared-tour constraints.
Occasion Personalisation
Birthday, anniversary, corporate achievement, farewell? We can arrange flowers, a cake at a vineyard lunch, a personalised gift bag, champagne on arrival, or any other touches that mark the occasion properly.
Corporate-Ready
Tax invoices, GST receipts, multi-day programs, pre-tour briefings, dietary management, team-building activities — Cooee Tours has been running corporate Canberra programs for over 30 years.
Private Tour Packages
Starting points — every tour is fully customisable based on your group's interests, duration and budget.
Private Canberra Highlights
The definitive private Canberra day — Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, National Gallery and Lake Burley Griffin, with a private guide who adjusts the experience to your group's level and interests.
- Parliament House guided tour — political stories behind the architecture
- Australian War Memorial — full highlights with private guide
- National Gallery — curated tour around your group's preferences
- Lake Burley Griffin foreshore and Captain Cook Jet
- Old Parliament House option available
- Lunch at a lakefront restaurant (included in full-day package)
- Luxury vehicle transport throughout
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
Private Wine Region Experience
A private wine tour built to your specifications — choose your wineries, wine styles, add a vineyard lunch, and pair with craft brewery visits. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries and wine-focused groups.
- Private visits to your choice of 3–4 Murrumbateman or Lake George wineries
- Guided tastings with a wine-educated Cooee guide
- Vineyard lunch at Lerida Estate, Eden Road or Brindabella Hills
- Optional craft brewery add-on (Bentspoke or Capital Brewing)
- Special occasion arrangements: flowers, cake, hamper available
- Designated driver — drink without worry
- Luxury vehicle, hotel transfers included
Corporate Canberra Program
Seamlessly integrated with your Canberra conference or business visit. Half-day add-ons, full-day programs, client entertainment and team experiences — all handled end-to-end by Cooee's corporate team.
- Groups from 10–200 catered for with appropriate vehicle mix
- Full corporate invoicing, GST receipts, dietary management
- Pre-agreed itinerary with timing precision for conference schedules
- Parliament House, War Memorial, cultural institutions
- Wine region, food or nature add-ons available
- Team-building elements on request
- Client entertainment packages with premium dining
- Multi-day programs for extended conferences
Private Wildlife & Nature Tour
Tidbinbilla, National Arboretum, Australian National Botanic Gardens — a private nature tour with a naturalist guide is an extraordinary way to experience Canberra's remarkable natural environment.
- Private Tidbinbilla early-morning wildlife walk — kangaroos, platypus, echidnas
- Expert naturalist guide with binoculars and field identification
- National Arboretum or Botanic Gardens as half-day add-on
- Flexible pacing — ideal for seniors, families with young children
- Optional combination with city highlights or wine region
- Fully accessible options available for all mobility levels
- Morning tea or lunch included depending on package
How Private Booking Works
Call or Email
Reach out on +61 409 661 342 or contact@cooeetours.com.au. We'll ask about your group, dates, interests and budget.
We Design Your Tour
Within 24 hours we'll send a custom itinerary and all-inclusive quote — no hidden extras, no surprises on the day.
Confirm & Reserve
Accept the quote, pay a 25% deposit, and the date and tour are locked in. We handle all bookings and reservations.
Enjoy Your Day
Your guide arrives at your accommodation or hotel, and the day unfolds exactly as planned — with the flexibility to adapt as you go.
Let's Build Your Perfect Canberra Day
Tell us who's in the group, what you love and when you're visiting — we'll do the rest. Private tours are available any day, all year round.
Response guaranteed within 24 hours · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm AEST
What Private Tour Clients Say
We booked a private tour for my mother's 80th birthday — she's mobility impaired and we needed a completely flexible experience. Cooee was extraordinary. The guide knew Canberra inside out, the pacing was perfect, and the vineyard lunch was a truly special occasion. Couldn't have asked for more.
Our corporate group of 40 had half a day before our conference dinner. Cooee organised Parliament House, the War Memorial and a sunset lakefront drink in 4.5 hours — perfectly timed, professionally delivered. Every executive commented it was the highlight of the week.
My partner and I booked the private wine tour for our anniversary. Three incredible cellar doors — Clonakilla was mind-blowing — followed by the most romantic vineyard lunch imaginable. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable and treated us like old friends. An anniversary we'll never forget.
Private Tour FAQs
How much does a private Canberra tour cost?
Private Canberra tours start from around $350 for a 2–4 person half-day tour. Full-day private tours for small groups (2–6 people) typically range from $650–$950 including lunch and all inclusions. Corporate and large-group tours are quoted individually. Call +61 409 661 342 for a fast, no-obligation quote based on your specific requirements.
Can I include wine region visits in a private Canberra tour?
Absolutely — wine region visits are among our most popular private tour additions. We can include 2–4 Murrumbateman or Lake George cellar door visits, with or without a vineyard lunch. Wine experience add-ons work particularly well for birthday, anniversary and corporate tours. All cellar door reservations are arranged by Cooee in advance.
How far in advance should I book a private tour?
We recommend at least 5 working days for most private tours. Popular dates — long weekends, school holidays, and dates close to major Canberra events like Floriade (September–October) — should be booked 2–4 weeks in advance. Corporate tours with multiple vehicles often benefit from 2–3 weeks lead time. That said, call us even at short notice and we'll always try to accommodate you.
Do you run private tours for school groups?
Yes — school excursions to Canberra are one of our most established programs. We have deep experience running educational programs for primary and secondary school groups, coordinating Parliament House school programs, War Memorial education visits and National Museum school tours. Contact us for our school group rates and program options.
What happens if our plans change on the day?
One of the key advantages of a private tour is flexibility. If you want to spend longer at Parliament House than planned, if the weather turns and you'd rather do an indoor experience, or if someone in the group needs a slower pace — your guide simply adapts. There is no rigid schedule shared with other passengers. Private tours are inherently flexible by design.