Federation Square Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Federation Square. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

• The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

• Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour

• Private Great Ocean Road Tour (overnight option)

• Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Luxe Magnet

Federation Square is free to visit, as it’s a public place in Melbourne, and events held there are usually also free for all to attend. However, you can choose to visit the square with a guide, along with other places around Melbourne. Walking tours start at around US$17, and waterbike tours begin around US$60.

Federation Square boasts a busy calendar of events and exhibitions throughout the year. The Main Square often hosts outdoor concerts, cinema screenings, and live broadcasts of key sports events. Situated on the square, both the Koorie Heritage Trust and Ian Potter Centre hold temporary exhibitions alongside their permanent collections.

Around Federation Square, you’ll find some of Melbourne’s most celebrated museums and attractions. The Ian Potter Centre of the NGV is probably the most popular attraction on the square thanks to its art exhibits. Still, it’s joined by several museums in the area: the Koorie Heritage Trust showcases contemporary Aboriginal art, and the ACMI explores the art of film, TV, and video games.

Yes, Federation Square is accessible for visitors with wheelchairs and strollers, although the Main Square is covered in cobblestones and has a slight incline. The Swanston Street side of the square has an accessible entrance, and buildings typically have elevator access, including The Atrium. Accessible restrooms are located in the Main Square.

Yes, there are many options for getting food and drinks at Federation Square, and a wealth of nearby eateries on Flinders Lane and Degraves Street. Several restaurants and a café surround the Main Square, while a couple of food trucks provide snacks and takeaway food. Bars can be found behind the square overlooking the river.