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Melbourne reveals itself differently when you walk with an artist. David sees layers where others see surfaces and stories imprinted in bluestone, centuries buried beneath your feet, a city that shares its secrets with those who pause to listen. This intimate walk for no more than six curious souls traces Melbourne from its foundation to the cosmopolitan city it has become. Encounter street art as visual poetry, uncovering stories about the artists and the meaning behind their works. Hear tales from the city's past that aren't found in guidebooks. View fragments from lives lived in these same streets over a century ago. Stop for a coffee at Pellegrini's, virtually unchanged since 1954. This is where Melbourne's love affair with coffee began. Then discover a pint-sized bakery tucked within heritage archways, where two artisans have poured their restaurant pedigree into the ancient craft of baking. Sample their signature canelé – a fusion of Asian heritage and French tradition.

St Kilda Bar Crawl – Every Saturday! Kick off your Saturday at The Back Room, 24 Grey Street, St Kilda, then hit a further 4 bars with free entry & free shots at every stop! ✨ Meet new people, play fun games to keep the vibes high, and make friends along the way - then, end the night with a club pass to the city so the party keeps going! With a busy, social crowd every week, it’s the perfect way to let loose, laugh, and have an epic night out in St Kilda. Don’t miss it!

Discover the poignant history of Point Nepean's Quarantine Station on this immersive guided tour. Through engaging costumed storytelling, experience the emotional journeys of the Ticonderoga’s passengers and the trials of quarantine. This tour intertwines Indigenous heritage, maritime health, military history, and ecological beauty, revealing a landscape steeped in stories of courage, loss, and hope. - Guided tour through the historic Quarantine Station - Costumed storytelling brings migration stories to life - Explore Indigenous heritage and maritime history - Experience the coastal beauty of Boonwurrung Country

History enthusiasts will love visiting the Polly Woodside, one of Australia's last 19th-century tall ships. Learn about the ship's 17 voyages, and what life was like at sea. Kids will especially enjoy the hands-on and educational interactive gallery, making this a convenient family-friendly destination in the heart of Melbourne.

Cape Woolamai was shaped by millions of years of violent ocean swells and fierce Antarctic winds. On this coastal self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how this dramatic granite headland became the setting for one of Australia’s most successful conservation programs. You’ll also explore sea caves carved by hydraulic action, pink granite cliffs that supplied stone for Melbourne’s Parliament House, and the nesting grounds of seabirds that migrate 15,000 kilometres from Alaska each year. The tour starts at Woolamai Surf Beach, a designated National Surfing Reserve known for its powerful waves and dangerous rip currents. Along the way, you’ll hear about how George Bass landed his open whaleboat in 1798, naming this fish-shaped headland after the Eora word for snapper, and explore the ruins of the granite quarry that once supplied stone for Melbourne’s iconic buildings. The tour ends back at the Woolamai Surf Beach car park where you began your journey.

Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure. Once your tale starts you’ll unravel cryptic clues to unlock the hidden path to a location within walking distance. Decode the clue and search nearby to find the answer. All on your mobile phone using Telegram or Whatsapp (available free of charge on all app stores.) --"We had a great time, seeing some interesting hidden gems and generally 'observing' more than you normally do!" --"This was great fun for a sunny day out! Right mix of hard and difficult questions and a good walk too :)" --"A lot of fun - we've done a lot of these and this was up there as one of the best" --"Great fun walking round the city!! Really enjoyed it thanks."

Explore the eerie side of Williamstown on this self-guided ghost walking tour, starting at hobsons bay hotel and uncovering chilling stories across historic landmarks. From the haunted steam packet hotel and peaceful yet unsettling commonwealth reserve to hidden secrets beneath customs house hotel williamstown, every stop reveals a darker past. Walk along gem pier williamstown, visit the infamous williamstown morgue, and pass the mysterious royal hotel building and stags head hotel. End your journey at the serene Williamstown Botanic Gardens, where history still lingers. A must-do experience near victoria park and for visitors searching hotels near royal exhibition building melbourne.

Step into the shadows on the Bendigo After Dark Ghost Tour and uncover the city’s eerie secrets. his immersive 90-minute night walk reveals the haunted side of one of the world’s richest gold rush cities. By lantern light, you’ll explore historic streets and step inside iconic buildings including the Shamrock Hotel and the atmospheric Black Swan Hotel. Every chilling tale is grounded in real Bendigo history, drawn from newspapers, coronial inquests and archived records. Hear of tragic fires, mysterious deaths, lost fortunes and restless souls said to linger after dark. Visit the site of Bendigo’s first hidden cemetery, stand near the walls of the old Sandhurst Gaol, and uncover stories most visitors never hear. The tour concludes with a complimentary local beer, wine or soft drink as you debrief the evening’s eerie encounters. Relaxed 2km walk. 8pm (Winter) start from the Bendigo Visitor Centre.

Step into Melbourne’s darker side with this immersive after-dark walking tour through iconic locations like Flinders Street Melbourne, Melbourne Town Hall, The Block Arcade Melbourne, and The Mitre Tavern. Wander past Hotel Sophia Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market, Old Melbourne Gaol, and RMIT University - Melbourne City Campus, where history lingers. Explore Russell Street, Chinatown Melbourne, the Museum of Chinese Australian History, Princess Theatre, Parliament of Victoria tours, and The Hotel Windsor. From Pink Alley to Hosier Lane, uncover hidden stories, ghostly encounters, and eerie legends woven into Melbourne’s most famous landmarks.

Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned. What dark and grisly stories will the Hangman uncover? As daylight fades, the gaol becomes dark and atmospheric. The Hangman’s Night Tour delves into the macabre accounts and haunted history associated with the Gaol. Due to the sometimes graphic nature of the tales, this immersive tour is for ages 16 years and older.

We will guide you through Melbourne's contemporary art world from the commercial to the underground. Tours begin at the iconic Nicholas building in the CBD then continue to Fitzroy and Collingwood via tram. The rest of the tour will be on foot to visit a number of galleries while also stopping at sites of historical significance. At each gallery we will spend time looking at and talking about the work. You will be introduced to a simple method of art analysis that we will use as a group to talk about what we're looking at. There is no pressure to join the larger group discussion, your host will ensure that you gain confidence in talking about art. If you're interested in art and the cultural history of the city then this is the tour for you! Even if you've only visited a few galleries in your life you will leave the tour with the confidence of a critic. You will also receive a suite of recommendations from a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.

Explore St Kilda like a pro-wanderer with the Trippy Tour Guide — your chatty, slightly dramatic, always-right navigator. Glide from calm libraries to grand town halls, leafy gardens, giant chess boards, artist hideaways, penguin parades, and the fabulous chaos of Acland Street. Stroll beside beaches, arches, roller coasters, sea baths, lighthouses, skateparks, piers, and palm-lined boulevards until the sunset decides to show off. Finish at Albert Park Lake feeling like you’ve unlocked a secret level of Melbourne. Expect stories, surprises, and seagulls with too much confidence.

Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the diverse and colourful centre of Melbourne. Our Heart of Melbourne route starts at the Old Melbourne Gaol (easily reached by train, tram or taxi) and leads you on a discovery tour of the iconic sites and hidden jewels of central Melbourne. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations, have fun as a family with challenges that bring each site to life, and learn the story of Melbourne from its colonial origin to the present day. You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions! Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids excited and parents happy as you explore the vibrant heart of Melbourne.

Take a deep dive into the unique terroir of sub regional Mornington Peninsula. This intimate experience hosted in our private tasting room, will take you on an in-depth exploration of our vineyard sites and their individual characteristics. This is a rare opportunity to taste through a selection of limited release wines. Our wine host will also provide an overview of our story, the history of the region and a detailed look at what makes the Mornington Peninsula the perfect place to produce cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The masterclass will include two limited release wines as well as a selection of six current release wines.

Step into the world of art and mystery on Melbourne’s most unique new walking tour. Guided by a professional artist, this immersive walking tour experience celebrates the lives and fascinating stories of Melbourne's Australian Impressionist artists and their incredible connection to Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh through the friendship of one pioneering Australian artist. Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways, iconic landmarks and long forgotten heritage buildings as you uncover the vibrant studios, galleries, and bohemian haunts of the 1800's. Hear tales of artistic passion and lasting friendships that helped shape a uniquely Australian artistic identity. Along the way, savor Melbourne’s world-renowned coffee culture before finishing with a guided visit to the National Gallery of Victoria, in Federation Square. See Melbourne through the eyes of an artist, and discover the untold stories behind Australia’s most influential artist movement and the start of our country's modern art scene.

Come and experience the best of Phillip Island. Visit a working heritage farm on Churchill Island, see the spectacular view from the Nobbies Lookout, then watch the famous Penguin Parade at sunset. What a delight! You will be picked up in air conditioned comfort by an English speaking guide for this small group tour. Visit Churchill Island Farm, an historic homestead and a working heritage farm that dates back to 1872. Try your hand a milking a cow or cracking a stockwhip, watch a sheep get shorn, and enjoy seeing the incredibly preserved historic buildings displaying how life was lived back in 1872. Take in the spectacular view from The Nobbies Lookout, you may even spot Australia's largest colony of Fur Seals at Seal Rock. Then just before dusk we make our way to the home to the largest Little Penguin colony in the world, where you will see the penguins roll in from the surf at sunset and make their way waddling across the sand into their burrows for the night.

Explore the vibrant world of Australian Rules Football on this engaging walking tour through Melbourne's sports precinct. Start with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), venturing into areas typically reserved for players and media. Hear captivating stories about AFL legends and historic moments that shaped the game. Next, enjoy a hands-on introduction to football fundamentals with activities like kicking and handballing in a nearby park—tailored for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, this tour provides a unique insight into Australia's beloved sport. - Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Melbourne Cricket Ground - Hear fascinating stories about AFL legends and history - Hands-on football activities suitable for all ages and fitness levels - Perfect for both seasoned fans and newcomers to the sport

Indulge in a delightful journey through the famous Yarra Valley on the Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour. This carefully curated experience lets you taste some of the region’s finest wines, visit boutique distilleries producing premium gin and whisky, and enjoy delicious handcrafted chocolate tastings along the way. Surrounded by beautiful vineyard landscapes, you will learn about local production from passionate experts while relaxing with a small group for a more personal experience. Each stop offers something unique, from rich wine flavors to smooth spirits and sweet chocolate treats. Perfect for food and drink lovers, this tour is a fun and flavorful way to explore one of Australia’s most celebrated gourmet regions. Book your spot today and enjoy an unforgettable tasting adventure in the Yarra Valley.

Discover the best of Australia’s Great Ocean Road on an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking scenery, history, and natural wonders. Visit iconic landmarks like the Memorial Arch, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge, and explore charming coastal towns such as Lorne and Apollo Bay. Enjoy the lush rainforests of Great Otway National Park, the peaceful Cumberland River, and a sweet stop at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. From dramatic cliffs to golden beaches, this tour offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and beauty — an experience you’ll remember forever.

Experience one of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal journeys on the Great Ocean Road Explorer Tour. Travel along the famous Great Ocean Road, where dramatic cliffs, wild ocean views, and charming seaside towns create unforgettable scenery at every turn. Visit the world-renowned Twelve Apostles and witness the towering limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean, one of the country’s most iconic natural landmarks. Continue to the spectacular Loch Ard Gorge, where golden cliffs and turquoise waters tell the story of a historic shipwreck. The tour also includes a stop at the remarkable London Bridge, a dramatic coastal formation shaped by powerful waves. With stunning viewpoints, scenic drives, and incredible photo opportunities, this tour offers the perfect way to explore the beauty of Victoria’s legendary coastline in one unforgettable adventure.

Experience the vibrant and dynamic street art scene of Melbourne on an immersive 3-hour tour that will take you on a journey through the city's colorful neighborhoods and hidden corners. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the thriving urban art culture that breathes life into the city's walls. As you stroll through the bustling streets, you'll be captivated by the stunning and thought-provoking murals, graffiti, and street installations that adorn building facades, alleyways, and public spaces. Each artwork tells a story, representing the creative expression and diverse perspectives of the local artists who bring the city's walls to life.

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Experience the wine paradise of Yarra Valley in style with our full-day private tour that begins with convenient transportation from Melbourne. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of this iconic Australian wine region, renowned for its cool climate and fertile soils. You’ll have the chance to visit up to four meticulously selected wineries, each offering a unique and delightful wine-tasting experience. As you stroll through the Yarra Valley’s picturesque vineyards, you’ll discover the rich history and innovative winemaking techniques that have made this region famous. Enjoy tastings of exceptional local wines, including a lunch in a picturesque winery setting. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a novice, this immersive journey through the Yarra Valley is designed to cater to your preferences and provide a memorable day of wine exploration. Unwind, indulge, and create lasting memories in the iconic Yarra Valley.

DRIVING and WALKING tour that is flexible to suit any group. Experience the best of Melbourne with a local guide who has a passion for this vibrant city. Not just great, but awarded the most livable city in the world for 7 years in a row. Explore all the highlights of Melbourne's inner city with a short walk through the locations you cant see from the road. The historic arcades, artist lane ways bustling with cafes and bars and the quirky multicultural aspects that make this city special. The city surrounds show cast the joyful lifestyle of the Melburnians (people who reside in this city). You will travel through all of the highlights and have photo opportunities at places like the botanical gardens, beautiful Port Philip bay beaches of St Kilda to Brighton beach huts whilst enjoying all the marvels of each unique suburb. We are happy to customize your city tour in Melbourne, so please write any requests upon booking.

A fully private, guided tour to Phillip Island and the Penguin Parade. Visit breathtaking beaches as Cape Woolamai, see wildlife and visit the Nobbies, sight wildlife at dusk. We customize your day to ensure your visit to Phillip Island is memorable. Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • Luxury vehicle • Complimentary bottled water • Custom and private tour for up to 6 passengers • See the penguins stroll in off the beach! General Penguin Viewing Tickets are included.