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Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea

Melbourne, Australia
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Racing fans rarely get to see champion horses once their days on the track are over. Visit a retirement home for former racehorses, where past champions now live out their days in comfort. Hear about their racing careers from your hosts and learn what it takes to give these horses a peaceful and restful life after racing.
  • See former racing champions in their retirement home
  • Learn how the center supports equine research, education, and training
  • Hear stories from the track about each horse’s racing career
  • Experience a little slice of the Australian countryside

What's Included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
    Morning or Afternoon Tea: consisting of tea or coffee plus a delicious home-made Scone with whipped cream and jam
  • Snacks
    A generous and delicious Morning Tea is served consisting of scones with jam and cream served with your choice of tea or coffee.
  • A tour of Living Legends, armed with carrots to meet the retired racehorses
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission Fee - Admission fee
  • Passionate and experienced local guide.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Please specify in your booking which cruise ship you're on OR which hotel you are staying at. Our pick ups start at 10am from Station Pier followed by Southbank, Docklands and CBD hotels. We can advise a more precise pick-up time once we know your location.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Woodlands Historic Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Equine special

Jennifer_N, Nov 2024
Beautiful Devonshire tea and great coffee. The homestead museum interesting. The horse are amazing lovely to see these superstars enjoying their retirement and looking so good

A memorable afternoon at Living Legends

Heather_R, Oct 2024
Beautiful property. Magnificent heritage homestead and rose garden. The history of Living Legends and story of each horse well explained. The memorial garden was special. Wonderful to meet the horses close up with pats and treats. Delicious Devonshire Tea.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks Heather! It was lovely to spend the afternoon with you on Sunday. I'm glad you enjoyed it as well. I look forward to seeing you again next time you're in Melbourne! Jess
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$144.02

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Was $151.60(-5%)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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