Melbourne Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a local

4.7
(24 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This isn’t your typical sightseeing tour—it’s a personal introduction to Melbourne, built entirely around you. Whether you're an architecture lover, foodie, history buff, or simply curious to explore local life, your host will create a route that reflects your passions and pace.

Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your preferences and travel style. Based on your responses, we’ll match you with a like-minded local who will reach out directly to plan your itinerary. Expect meaningful conversations, flexible stops, and an experience that feels more like exploring with a friend than following a script.

What's Included

Pre-tour questionnaire to customize the itinerary to your interests and pace
Private and personalized 3-hour walking experience with a knowledgeable local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local suggestions
Insider tips, local stories, and tailored recommendations throughout the tour
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host in front of Starbucks on Swanston Street. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to suit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Melbourne (Pass by)

    See Melbourne through the eyes of someone who lives and loves it—uncovering the city’s creativity, culture, and everyday charm. This isn’t a scripted tour—it’s an experience shaped entirely around you. Before your walk begins, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to craft an itinerary based on your interests. Whether you're into coffee culture, architecture, street art, or just exploring like a local, here are a few stops you might enjoy:

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Step into one of the city's most vibrant local institutions—browse food stalls, artisan wares, and multicultural delicacies that reflect Melbourne’s diverse communities.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk through one of the world’s oldest Chinatowns. Your host will point out local favorites, share food tips, and reveal the cultural threads woven into this historic district.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Relax in this UNESCO World Heritage-listed green space while learning about the architectural grandeur of the Royal Exhibition Building and the surrounding museum precinct.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover Melbourne’s bohemian edge in Fitzroy, where vintage boutiques, indie art galleries, and street murals meet neighborhood charm.

    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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Excellent Quality
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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4.7 Based on 24 24 reviews
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