About Central Melbourne Walking Tour

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Federation Square, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

We start at Melbourne's new meeting place

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Birrarung Marr, Batman Avenue, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Walk along the Yarra River towards the sporting precinct, discuss ancient and modern settlement history of Melbourne

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: ACDC Lane, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Begin exploring Melbourne's laneway culture and the changes since the 1980s

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Melbourne's most active Street Art site

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Centre Place, Between Flinders Lane and Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Melbourne's modern transformation took shape here.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Block Arcade, 282 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Melbourne most important Arcade

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Royal Arcade, 335 Bourke St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Melbourne's oldest arcade.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 333 Collins Street, 333 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

See several gold rush era commercial buildings.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Flinders Street Station, Cnr Flinders & Swanston Sts, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Melbourne's meeting place since 1910

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Yarra River, Southbank Promenade, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Finish up near the Yarra River

Duration: 5 minutes

OPERATES

Daily

INCLUSIONS

Experienced local guide
Complimentary tea, coffee or hot chocolate
current tips and recommendations

EXCLUSIONS

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tour or itinerary may be impacted by restrictions due to COVID-19, unfortunately last minute changes or cancellations may be necessary
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

DEPARTURE & RETURN

37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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4.9 based on 10 reviews

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Anita_G 4
16 Mar 2020
Very good tour, not sure of our guide's name, Dave (?) I believe. A little heavy on the narrative at the beginning but it turned out to be helpful - once we hit streets with the various names of historical figures, we knew who they were and how they fit into Melbourne's history. Really enjoyed Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane, the various alleyways, and the arcades. Very good tour.
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ilucmayon 5
16 Mar 2020
It was a great decision to book this tour on our very first day in Melbourne as it gave us a quick, yet extensive, overview of the city. Cris was a fantastic guide whose passion for the city shone through his stories that ranged from historical (melbourne’s batman is NOT a comic book character) and personal (living with artists in Majorica building). We had a great taste of Melbourne’s unpredictable weather with a heavy shower as the tour is ending, but Cris was able to navigate with ease and offered other options to end the day. Overall, this tour is a great choice for such an affordable price. Highly recommended!
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Inspire369281 5
10 Mar 2020
We really enjoyed taking the tour and having Chris show us downtown Melbourne. He has an easy and entertaining style and we enjoyed the experience greatly. Our group was small and I think that was key to the tour's success. The area is diverse and fascinating and the walk can be handled by any reasonably fit senior.
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Lori_C 5
23 Feb 2020
We joined the walking tour with Erica in Federation Square and from there toured the waterfront, laneways arcades and streets of CBD. Erica was passionate and knowledgeable about Melbourne and having a small group of 8 allowed us to ask questions. Thoroughly enjoyable intro to Melbourne. Highly recommend.
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Logan49 5
21 Feb 2020
I am so happy that I signed up for this walking tour. It made my day in Melbourne so much more meaningful. I highly recommend taking this tour; it will not disappoint.
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Traveler253303 5
19 Feb 2020
Fantastic tour with Chris on a lovely Melbourne day. There is little Chris doesn't know about the city's rich history and any other Melbourne-related topic. This tour is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. We brought our one-year-old son who seemed to enjoy Chris' dulcet tones as much as we did. There is something for everyone with the walk along the Yarra and a stroll around the narrow laneways of the city. If you are very particular about your walking tours - Melbourne by Foot is the tour for you.
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meredith1722 5
18 Feb 2020
I am so grateful I booked this tour on my first day in Melbourne. Chris was an amazing guide, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time, even though it was pouring rain for a bit! I learned an incredible amount in a short time, thanks to Chris's knowledge and willingness to answer any questions. Highly recommend!
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moifauxpaul 5
12 Feb 2020
Chris presented a mix of history, location, and art which I would have missed had I done it alone. Guide books don't give the same depth of information and can't answer your questions which are natural when you visit an unfamiliar city; Chris' tour helps you understand how the past looked and gave you views of the present. I think it's the real history, often hidden from visitor and local alike, that brings out the real city. Thanks Chris!
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MikeyODea 5
09 Feb 2020
Thanks Chris, we really found the three hours really informative, we loved the focus on history and was a great way to familiarise ourselves on our first day in town. We finished our day with cocktails at Lucy Lui and dinner at Chin Chin.
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V7291LJdonaldl 5
03 Feb 2020
Interesting history of Melbourne, with its early jails, old shopping arcades still bustling with shops and restaurants, the colorful grafiti walls and the incredible skyscrapers.
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