Melbourne: Private Guided Walking Tour: City Intro
St Kilda, Melbourne
Discover Melbourne with a guide who knows every inch of his home city. Enjoy a general introduction to the city – or pursue a particular area of interest.
This guided walking tour explores Melbourne's Laneway Culture, historic arcades, and vibrant food and bar scenes, ideal for urban explorers and food lovers.
Highlights
- Experience the energy of Melbourne's Laneway Culture
- Discover Aboriginal artworks reflecting centuries of history
- Taste Melbourne's famous coffee creation, 'the magic'
- Enjoy the lively atmosphere at Curtin House's seven floors
- Visit a bar with views over Australia's premier skyline
Description
Meet your guide in your hotel foyer or a prearranged location to start exploring Melbourne’s vibrant street life.
Walk through Degraves Street and Centre Place, key Laneways that have transformed from neglected alleys into hubs of cafes, galleries, bars, fashion, and street art.
Visit the historic 19th-century Block Arcade and Royal Arcade to experience the city’s Gold Rush-era elegance.
Use Melbourne’s extensive and free city tram network, getting off near Bourke Street and Parliament House. Explore independent bookshops that contributed to Melbourne’s World City of Literature status, second only to Edinburgh.
Stop for a meal at Pellegrini's, Melbourne’s original pasta house, known for its lasagne, ravioli, and coffee heritage as the first espresso machine importer in the city.
From here, choose to explore:
- Crossley Street’s Eurasian restaurants and bars, then stroll through Melbourne's historic Chinatown, offering a range of cuisines from high-end dining to dumpling houses
- Or head to Meyers Place, the birthplace of Melbourne’s bar scene, then walk along Flinders Lane, once the textile district, now filled with modern Australian restaurants
Additional attractions include the Queen Victoria Market’s food stalls and the State Library Victoria with its domed reading room.
Includes
- Guided walking tour
- Tour guide
- A cup of tea or coffee during a break
- Free tram rides within the city
Excludes
- Entry fees to exhibitions or events
Important Information
- Wheelchair access is available throughout the tour
- Prepare for Melbourne’s changeable weather; bring an umbrella or spray jacket if cloudy and a hat if sunny
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes and check the weather forecast before your tour.
