A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour

Melbourne, Australia
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Duration1h 15m - 3h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

What to expect

  1. Melbourne
    Pass by
    The tour takes place in Melbourne, Australia
  2. 3m · Admission ticket not included
    You stop outside the Hotel Windsor on this tour of Melbourne
  3. The Block Arcade
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    You learn about the history behind the Block Arcade
  4. 3m · Admission ticket not included
    You stop outside the cafe to learn more about it.
  5. Old Treasury Building
    Pass by
    Learn about the Old Treasury building as you pass it by
  6. Royal Arcade
    4m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the history of the Royal Arcade
  7. 2m · Admission ticket not included
    Uncover the fascinating history of the Waiters Restaurant and how a hostage situation was defused by the perp's mother.
  8. Pass by
    You pass the uber-cool hipster-joint on your way.
  9. Treasury Gardens
    Pass by
    Stroll through the garden

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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