Travel Guide for
Melbourne

Melbourne Street Art Tour

Melbourne Street Art Tours showcase the best of Melbourne's laneways and street art. As the tours are run entirely by street artists, they offer an authentic view into this underground art scene. Learn all about the stories behind the artists and the works, finishing up at the famous Blender Studios where you are treated to a cheese platter and drinks and have the opportunity to meet the studio artists.

Laneways of Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Melbourne culture on a walking tour of the city's charming laneways with a local guide providing fascinating insights. Learn about the city's history, stroll past iconic edifices, view street art and discover quirky hidden shops and cool cafes, stopping en route for a coffee. Tour is limited to 10 people to provide a small-group experience.

Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes

Melbourne is cultural melting pot with some, and on this tour, you’ll learn why the city has such a unique vibe. You’ll explore the history of its multicultural heritage by visiting some of the cities oldest markets, many of which are where the local residents still shop. Hear stories on how immigration has been a driving force in Melbourne, and taste a variety of local and international food’s that pair well with these stories. Learn how Melbourne evolved into a foodie destination as you chat with vendors at a range of ethnic eateries. You also get a kick of caffeine by indulging in some famous Melbourne Coffee. The experience is a great way to immersive in local society and discover the stories from its past.

Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour

Discover Melbourne’s fascinating Art Deco architecture on this small-group, 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of Melbourne while admiring fine examples of the city’s most famous Art Deco buildings, including the Manchester Unity Building and Majorca Building. Learn fascinating details about the tiles, patterns, and designs that were popular in the 1930s, and discover how the 1934 Centenary of Melbourne, as well as Mayan, Spanish, and Egyptian art, influenced the city’s architecture.

Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking tour takes you to places that really care about the origin, roast and brewing of the bean. By the end of the tour you'll be ordering coffee like an expert from even the most complicated Melbourne coffee menu. You’ll sample four of Melbourne’s best cups of coffee, while your guide talks you through the crop-to-cup story of the coffee bean’s journey from farmers to roasters to baristas. This is the perfect opportunity for home enthusiasts to chat about coffee making and Melbourne’s coffee culture, all while exploring Melbourne's laneways. Please note that non-coffee drinkers are well catered for, so if you don't drink coffee you'll still have fun!

Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History

This tour explores two of (Naarm) Melbourne’s most characteristic and colourful inner-city neighbourhoods. You’ll weave through historic streets filled with colourful murals and backstreet graffiti before enjoying a delicious Melbourne coffee at an amazing, local social enterprise cafe. Learn about the up’s and down’s of these twin neighbourhoods and some of their most fascinating characters from an infamous criminal turned children's author, passionate football fans, the “Willy Wonka” of Australia, First Nations elders and recent migrants who have helped shape modern Australia. After exploring the evolving arts and live music culture of the area we’ll end with some refreshment and give you plenty of recommendations for places to eat, drink and shop when the tour concludes.

Melbourne Street Art Tour with a Local: Private & Personalized

Discover Melbourne’s creative side as you explore the city’s laneways and immerse yourself in its constantly evolving street art culture. From paste ups to tags, murals to stencils, you’ll find every kind of street art possible hidden down unassuming alleyways, tiny lanes and arcades so jam packed with bars and eateries you’ll wonder how there’s enough space! With a like-minded local, immerse yourself in the art and culture of The Lanes, stop to enjoy a coffee or a beer in one of trendiest, hole-in-the-wall bars in the city and maybe even stumble across an artist at work! Discover the most famous arcades which are known to be hubs of artistic expression, as well as ducking down some back streets where the work of up and coming street art is hidden, for local eyes only!

Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour

The markets of Melbourne are buzzing, colourful reflections of the city’s soul. Half of Aussies are first- or second-generation immigrants, and this diverse cultural tapestry is on full display in its markets. Go behind the scenes, taste the food, meet the vendors and discover the local culture of this amazing city.

Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

A delicious and fascinating guided walking tour of the iconic Queen Victoria Market. Taste the freshest produce, discover unique ingredients, learn tips and tricks for shopping and cooking, discover the Market's history and meet some of our beloved traders. A two-hour guided walking tour includes generous tastings and a Market tote bag. Tastings are dependent on what is fresh on the day but usually include fresh seafood, grilled peppered kangaroo, a selection of local cheese, fresh dips, seasonal gelati and more. This small-group tour is limited to 10 food-lovers per guide. Please note that, as this is a foodie tour, we are unable to cater to individual dietary requirements. In line with the Market's sustainability policy, we do not provide bottled water. Rather, we encourage guests to bring their own bottle and refill at our water refill stations located around the Market.

Half-Day Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne with MCG Tour

City sightseeing with a difference. Visit the venues that host some of Australia’s favourite sporting events. Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit. See Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open. Tour behind the scenes of the MCG, seeing the player change rooms, media centre and stand on the turf of one of the greatest sports stadiums in the world. Lunch with a drink is included. If you would like to choose more than one option, please see our 3/4 Day Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne or our Ultimate Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne. A fabulous way to explore Melbourne's sporting culture.