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Maximize your time in Melbourne with a private walking tour designed to show you the city’s essential sights in one efficient morning or afternoon. We’ve distilled 15 years of local expertise into a set route that covers the "must-sees": from the gritty tales of the Old Melbourne Gaol to the opulent 19th-century architecture of the Block Arcade and much more.
Because this is a private experience, you get the guide all to yourself for questions and local tips without the "bespoke" price tag. Perfect for first-time visitors who want a high-quality, local perspective on the world's most livable city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
On Swanston St in front of the main entrance to State Library Victoria.
Itinerary
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State Library Victoria (Pass by)
Hear about how it was founded as a people's palace of knowledge and the big man out the front.
Admission ticket free -
Old Melbourne Gaol (Pass by)
A gritty bluestone landmark where you’ll learn the "Such is Life" story of Australia’s most famous outlaw.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover why Melbourne was the first city in the world to win a fair 8-hour workday for its citizens.
Admission ticket free -
Royal Exhibition Building (Pass by)
Visit the first building in Australia to receive UNESCO World Heritage status, a relic of 1880s Gold Rush wealth.
Admission ticket free -
Parliament House of Victoria (Pass by)
The opulent seat of Victorian democracy, once the temporary home of Australia’s first Federal Parliament.
Admission ticket free -
Chinatown (Pass by)
Explore the longest-standing Chinatown in the Western world, a vibrant district since the 1850s.
Admission ticket free -
The Block Arcade (Pass by)
Admire the opulent 19th-century facade and mosaic-tiled galleries that once hosted the high-society ritual of "Doing the Block."
Admission ticket free -
Flinders Street Station (Pass by)
Stand "under the clocks" at Australia’s oldest and most iconic train station, a true Edwardian-era masterpiece.
Admission ticket free -
Federation Square (Pass by)
Experience Melbourne's modern heart—a controversial "fractal" architectural marvel built over the city's rail lines.
Admission ticket free -
Yarra River (Pass by)
End with a panoramic view of the CBD, the sports precinct (MCG), and the gold-tipped Eureka Tower.
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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