Essential Melbourne Sightseeing Tour

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(2 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

See Melbourne through the eyes of a local! Discover what makes Melbourne tick as we explore the city on foot, visiting major landmarks and hidden gems.

Your tour may include highlights such as:
* Flinders St Station
* Bourke St Mall
* Historic arcades and laneways
* Cafes and restaurants
* Federation Square
* The Yarra River and Birrarung Mar
* Street art filled laneways
* The Theatre District
* Old Treasury Building and Parliament
* Chinatown
* Manchester Unity Building
* Melbourne Town Hall
* State Library
* Ned Kelly’s armour
* Queen Victoria Market (when open)

We’ll also take time to grab a coffee at one of the city’s most iconic cafes and sample some local food.

While we walk, we’ll talk about Melbourne’s history, it’s sporting culture, great places to eat and fun things to do as well as funny and quirky stories that even many locals don’t know.

PLEASE NOTE: A minimum booking of 2 guests is required for this tour.

What's Included

Local guide
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour host will meet you in front of the purse sculpture in the Bourke St Mall in front of the GPO Building which is on the corner of Bourke St Mall and Elizabeth St.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Learn about Melbourne's oldest arcade. See the Gog and Magog statues.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Discover the history and hidden secrets of Melbourne's most famous landmark

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See the artwork in this and other lesser known laneways. Take some time for photos.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Discover this and several of Melbourne's other iconic laneways.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Explore Chinatown and hear about its significance in the development of the city.

    10 minutes 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is casual. Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing recommended
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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Trolley Tours
Street Art Tour
Cable Car Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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