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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
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
Expert local guide
What to expect
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.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Pass by
A gritty bluestone landmark where you’ll learn the "Such is Life" story of Australia’s most famous outlaw.
Eight Hour Day Monument
Pass by
Discover why Melbourne was the first city in the world to win a fair 8-hour workday for its citizens.
Royal Exhibition Building
Pass by
Visit the first building in Australia to receive UNESCO World Heritage status, a relic of 1880s Gold Rush wealth.
Parliament House of Victoria
Pass by
The opulent seat of Victorian democracy, once the temporary home of Australia’s first Federal Parliament.
Chinatown
Pass by
Explore the longest-standing Chinatown in the Western world, a vibrant district since the 1850s.
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."
Flinders Street Station
Pass by
Stand "under the clocks" at Australia’s oldest and most iconic train station, a true Edwardian-era masterpiece.
Pass by
Experience Melbourne's modern heart—a controversial "fractal" architectural marvel built over the city's rail lines.
Yarra River
Pass by
End with a panoramic view of the CBD, the sports precinct (MCG), and the gold-tipped Eureka Tower.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
On Swanston St in front of the main entrance to State Library Victoria.
End point
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.
