Melbourne Drive by Day - Private Tour

5.0
(3 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A low cost, great introduction to Melbourne. Sit back, relax and enjoy Melbourne in a private tour, as we cruise around for 2 hours during the day with stops for photos and exploring.

A new tour for 2023, inspired by the popular Melbourne Drive by Night, this all weather drive-by tour will take you to a number of key Melbourne locations. Being chauferred by an experienced guide you will experience popular Melbourne locations from the perspective of a local.
The thoughtful design of this tour has incorporated many of the "must see" locations of Melbourne into a single tour of a 2 hour duration. Normally you would need to spend many hours and take at least two tours to visit the locations included in this tour.

As with all tours provided by 69 Tours, this is a private tour, which offers some room for flexibility, is never rushed, conducted in a relaxed, easy going fashion, by an experienced local guide. Experience Melbourne through the eyes of a local.

What's Included

Private transportation
Five locations to explore
Personal driver and experienced tour guide for commentary
Pick-up and drop-off at a mutually agreed location
Air-conditioned vehicle
A selection of non-alcoholic beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up location is negotiated according to guest needs. Typically this includes pick up from hotels, train stations or air/ship ports.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    We make our way towards the Shrine of Remembrance through the diverse complex of beautiful parks and gardens that border the famous Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    The amazing Shrine of Remembrance is one of Australia's largest war memorials, situated within Melbourne's huge parks and gardens complex next to the Royal Botanical Gardens. The Shrine was built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, but now functions as a memorial to all Australians who have served in any war. It is a site of annual observances for Anzac Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November). You will have the opportunity to take photos of this incredible strucutre and see the amazing Shrine in person.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will be driven along the Formula 1 track that is used annually as part of the Melbourne Grand Prix. Additionally, we will stop at the starting lines which are located next to the pits. Here you can take photos and see the starting line as well as the position marking for the cars. Don't just watch the Melbourne Grand Prix on TV - be a part of it!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    An icon of St Kilda, Luna Park is a historic amusement park which opened on 13 December 1912. St Kilda's Luna Park is the oldest continually operating wooden roller coaster in the world and the only one of its kind with a standing brakeman in control aboard its moving carriages. You will have the opportunity to take photos of the famous Luna Park face and see the iconic location in person.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The Palais Theatre (originally Palais Pictures) is a historic picture palace with a capacity of nearly 3,000 people. The Palais Theatre in St Kilda is the largest seated theatre in Australia. You will have the opportunity to take photos of the historic theatre and see the iconic location in person.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Dendy Street Beach is famous for its colourful and historic bathing huts. It is Melbourne's most photographed beach. You will get to explore the 500m long beach which is tied to two reefs, and have plenty of opportunity to take photos and enjoy the experience of being in a truly iconic location. Your knowledgable guide will inform you about the history of the area including a detailed discussion about the huts themselves.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will be chauferred back to your destination via the "scenic route" which is also known as the Bay Trail. You will experience magnificent bay views as well as see plenty of historic and heritage buildings along the way which are a reflection of the past characteristics of the regions we drive through.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 69 Tours

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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