A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour

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1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Created by a born-and-bred Melburnian who owned comedy clubs for two decades, this digital audio experience offers a refreshingly unpretentious look at the city’s soul.

While standard group tours stick to the crowded pavements, this tour guides you through the secret shortcuts and legendary laneways that characterise the local lifestyle.

The narrative flows past the grand facade of the Hotel Windsor, into the historic elegance of the Block Arcade, and stops at tucked-away institutions like the Waiters Restaurant.

Using smart GPS technology, the laid-back commentary and offbeat stories play automatically as you move, functioning entirely offline to keep you present in the moment without using data.

From the quiet beauty of the Treasury Gardens to the quirky charm of Chuckle Park, the storytelling avoids the typical tourist scripts to reveal the city's true character.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Flinders Street

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends next to the bridge where you can sit and look out across the river.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • Melbourne (Pass by)

    The tour takes place in Melbourne, Australia

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    You stop outside the Hotel Windsor on this tour of Melbourne

    3 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    The Block Arcade

    You learn about the history behind the Block Arcade

    3 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    You stop outside the cafe to learn more about it.

    3 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Old Treasury Building (Pass by)

    Learn about the Old Treasury building as you pass it by

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Royal Arcade

    Discover the history of the Royal Arcade

    4 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Uncover the fascinating history of the Waiters Restaurant and how a hostage situation was defused by the perp's mother.

    2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    You pass the uber-cool hipster-joint on your way.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stroll through the garden

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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