Architecture Tour of Melbourne

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Melbourne, Australia

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Melbourne’s architectural scene dating back to the 1850s on this small group tour of the city. Your guide will take you to several places to show you different architectural designs and explain their significance. Stop at Federation Square, Flinder Street Station, ANZ Bank Museum, Scots Church, and more. Make sure to wear comfy shoes as this is around a two hour walking tour.

Meet easily at St Paul's Cathedral on Flinders St
Note this is not wheelchair accessible
This is a small group tour of max 10 per group
If the weather is poor, you can choose a different date or get a full refund

What's Included

Two-hour walking tour highlighting Melbourne's eclectic architecture.
Professional guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

198-206 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Outside St Paul’s Cathedral, cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Melbourne - on the front walkway of the church between main Flinders St entrance and the side door on Swanston St.

End point

Melbourne VIC, Australia
We dont have an end point for the tour. We finish roughly near the Bourke Street Mall. All depends on group size and speed of the group. We also tailor as much as we can to the interests of those on tour.

Itinerary

Fed Square (Pass By)

Flinders Street Station (Pass By)

333 Collins Street (Pass By)

Anz Banking Museum (Pass By)

Scots Church Melbourne (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 31 reviews

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Enjoyed it

William_P, Jan 2026

There ended up being only us two on the tour and it was a great tour to showcase Melbourne over the years- our guide knew alot about the subject but it was done in a interesting way and not in a rehearsed manner - and she could answer any diverse question that arose!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi William, Thank you for your great feedback on your Architecture Tour of Melbourne. We are very glad that you enjoyed your tour with Kathy and found it interesting. Best wishes from the team at MELTours

Highly Recommend

Gloria_C, Jan 2026

Really great tour!!! The architecture in Melbourne are fascinating. We saw a diverse range of building and the stories behind are absolutely interesting! Sam our tour guide is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful ☺️ I really enjoyed this tour, and I would highly recommend this to anyone who’s interested in architecture whether you’re a local or visitor like me!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Gloria, We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour with San.. Many thanks for taking the time to write this great review and for your recommendation. Best wishes, The Team at MELTours

Great overview of Melbourne's history and architecture.

Cindy_B, Sep 2025

We enjoyed our tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny and we learned a lot about Melbourne's history and architecture.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Cindy, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with John - he is a very knowledgeable guide. All the best, The Team at MELTours

Interesting information on Melbourne

John_D, Jun 2025

This was an interesting tour of Melbourne buildings and architecture. It included enough information and stories to be fun. It was a worthwhile experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi John, Thank you very much for submitting your review. we are glad you enjoyed your tour with John and appreciate your feedback. Best wishes from the MELTours team

The tour guide was very...

Rosanna_S, Apr 2025

The tour guide was very knowledgeable. Had great history and architecture knowledge. Saw buildings that were hidden from the street view.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hi Rosanna, Many thanks for this great review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with San. Best wishes, The Team at MELTours

Great tour! (great guide and wonderful buildings)

Deborah_B, Apr 2025

We really enjoyed our architecture tour - the guide was extremely knowledgeable and interesting! He showed us many things we would not have noticed without the tour. We wouldn't have known which building we could go into either. There are so many interesting buildings in melbourne.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hi Deborah, Many thanks for taking the time to write this great review. Melbourne has some amazing buildings and we are thrilled that you enjoyed discovering this diverse architecture on your tour with San. Best wishes, The Team at MELTours

Great guide, beautiful architecture!

Ben_L, Nov 2024

Our guide was informative and very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the buildings on the tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear Ben, Thank you very much for this great review. We are very glad that you enjoyed your tour with John. Best wishes from the MELTours team

Great tour guide !

Millerl619, Apr 2024

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He shared many interesting facts and tidbits about architecture and buildings in Melbourne. It was enjoyable and I would recommend this tour if you’re interested in learning about history and architecture in Melbourne

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Miller1619, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this great review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your Architecture of Melbourne Tour. Best wishes, The Team at MELTours

Thursday afternoon

Linda_M, Jan 2024

We had a great informative tour. Architecture and history. Exactly what we needed to keep us going immediately after our arrival from Utah, USA.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Linda, We are so pleased that you enjoyed your Architecture of Melbourne Tour. It's a great way to get a perspective of a city especially when it incorporates the history in relation to the built form. Many thanks for taking the time to write this review. Best wishes, The Team at MELTours

Wonderful tour of historic buildings in the CBD

Valerie_L, Apr 2023

A fascinating tour of architectural buildings in the CBD. San is a wonderful guide who really knows his business!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Valerie, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are delighted that you enjoyed seeing Melbourne's amazing diverse architecture on your Architecture of Melbourne Tour. Best wishes, The Team at MELTours

Great tour.

Declan_C, Jan 2023

Our guide was very informative about the 19th century architectural history. We explored the centre. I would recommend this trip as it makes you appreciate these buildings.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hi Declan, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased you enjoyed spending time with San and discovering Melbourne's incredibly diverse architecture. Best regards, The Team at MELTours