Cairns: City Sights Tour with Evening Dinner Cruise
Edge Hill, Cairns
Explore the city of Cairns and its surroundings with a local guide, and learn about their unique cultural heritage. Complete your day with a dinner cruise on the calm waters of Cairns Trinity Inlet.
This half-day Cairns sightseeing tour with a local guide suits visitors interested in history, culture, tropical plants, and an evening dinner cruise.
Highlights
- Explore Cairns with a local guide on a half-day sightseeing tour
- Visit St Monica's Cathedral and scenic city lookouts
- Guided tour of the Cairns Museum with local stories
- Walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens, learning about tropical plants
- Finish with a dinner cruise featuring a 3-course buffet
Description
Experience Cairns through a guided afternoon tour combining history, culture, tropical landscapes, and coastal views, concluding with an evening on the water. This small-group tour highlights key landmarks and rainforest surroundings.
Start at St Monica’s Cathedral, home to 24 stained glass windows illustrating the story of creation, the largest themed display of its kind globally. Continue to the Cairns Museum, where your guide shares stories, collections, and photographs about the region’s history. At Cairns Botanic Gardens, explore a notable tropical plant exhibition including the Conservatory and Aboriginal Plant Use section, followed by a Devonshire tea in Edge Hill.
Take in panoramic views of Cairns and the Coral Sea before stopping at a scenic lookout over the rainforest. The final on-land stop is Palm Cove, a village with a jetty and sandy shore perfect for a walk or relaxation.
In the evening, board the Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise. Enjoy drinks and canapés on deck, then a three-course buffet dinner while cruising Trinity Inlet.
Includes
- Hotel pickup
- Afternoon tour
- Afternoon tea
- Dinner cruise
- 3-course buffet dinner
Excludes
- Lunch
- Return transfer from the cruise to your hotel
Important Information
- Not wheelchair or wheelie walker accessible
- All-weather tour
- No drop-off included; guests must arrange their own return transport
- Please inform of dietary requirements or allergies ahead of time
- Reconfirm your booking and pickup time by calling +61 7 4041 9400 or emailing daytours@tropicwings.com.au at least 24 hours before travel
- Dinner cruise attire: tropical cocktail recommended; bring a light jacket for cooler months
- Footwear is required to board; flat, rubber-soled shoes advised for safety on deck
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your spot. The best time to visit is during the afternoon to evening for optimal daylight and comfortable temperatures. Bring mosquito repellent and a camera for memorable views.
