English Melbourne Walking Tour

4.9 (48 reviews) Melbourne, Australia
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Take a 2-hour tour of Melbourne’s historic CBD and see the key sights, hear fascinating stories, and discover some hidden details. Starting at Federation Square, your guide will take you through the streets of Melbourne & it's brilliant alleyways, hearing the unique stories about Australia's best city.

Starting at Federation Square, your guide will take you through the streets of Melbourne & it's brilliant alleyways.

One of Melbourne’s only locally owned and operated tour companies, this tour promises to offer stories unheard of anywhere else and an insightful experience. Rated Oceania's "Best Walking Tour" of 2024, we can promise you’ll walk away learning a lot and with a smile on your face.

Please note: You will be joining a larger group booking from a range of platforms, some of these being 'pay-as-you-feel' sites. Booking costs for this tour are set at our average 'tip-per-person' from our pay-as-you-feel tour.

What's included

  • Walking Tour of Melbourne in English

What to expect

  1. Fed Square
    10m
    You will meet your guide here, look out for the orange umbrella at the top of the stairs!
  2. St Paul's Cathedral
    10m
    You will receive an overview of the church's history alongside the surroundings before a brief 3-4 minute self-guided exploration of the church's interior
  3. Flinders Street Station
    5m
    Your guide will talk you through the history of Melbourne's most well-known landmark
  4. Hosier Lane
    10m
    Your guide will walk you through the lane and explain some of the hidden & brilliant aspects of Melbourne's famous 'graffiti' street
  5. Degraves Street
    10m
    See the bustling, European-style & most famous walking street in Melbourne as your guide explains some of the hidden history lying beneath Melbourne
  6. The Block Arcade
    5m
    Your guide will walk you through one of Australia's oldest arcades, with plenty of fascinating history and beauty
  7. Royal Arcade
    10m
    Australia's oldest arcade, your guide will detail to you some of the wacky and unique about this beautiful location
  8. Bourke Street Mall
    10m
    Your guide will explain the significance of the Mall, being the centre of Melbourne & a prominent shopping strip
  9. Chinatown
    10m
    Your guide will explain the historical significance of Melbourne's Chinatown and the relevance to Melbourne's Chinese population through to today
  10. State Library Victoria
    10m
    A must-see, your guide will explain to you the features and the unmissable about the library for you to come back and explore
  11. Old Melbourne Gaol
    10m
    With a spooky & haunted past, the Old Melbourne Gaol has a history steeped in mystery and intrigue
  12. Melbourne City Baths
    10m
    A beautiful old building surrounded by the metropolis of Melbourne, the Melbourne City Baths have a very interesting history still through to today
  13. Queen Victoria Market
    10m
    A great place to conclude the tour & one of Melbourne's most iconic landmarks, the Queen Victoria Market is also a great place to stop for some food following the tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will have an orange umbrella and be standing at the top of the Swanston St side stairs

End point

The tour finishes at the Queen Victoria Market on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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