Walking Tours
Laneways of Melbourne
Discover Melbourne through the eyes of a local. Let us lead you through this wonderful, cosmopolitan city to explore the secret laneways, quirky cafes, funky shops and eclectic galleries. Hear about the city’s rich history, see examples of its fabulous, diverse architecture and enjoy an iconic Melbourne coffee or hot drink.
Read MoreHidden Bars of Melbourne
Cocktails, whisky, gin and vodka! Discover the hidden bars where Melbourne comes alive after dark. We take you to night spots off the beaten track from rooftops and cellars to small intimate spaces for a quiet drink. Experience Melbourne from a new perspective – follow us down hidden laneways, upstairs to venues with no signage and to very special bars with amazing delights!
Read MoreMiss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Tour
Venture into the opulent world of Melbourne in the 1920s and celebrate the fabulous ABC TV series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries by taking this exciting walking tour.
This in depth tour begins with a light afternoon tea of cakes and a hot beverage at Cafe Excello, followed by a fascinating walking tour discovering some of the series’ production sites within Melbourne’s CBD and many of the ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ buildings of that era. It concludes with a delicious, specially created Phryne Fisher cocktail at Melbourne’s famous Gin Palace.
Art Deco Architecture Tour
Melbourne is one of the best Art Deco cities in the world and many of the best buildings are located in the city centre. In 1934 Melbourne celebrated its centenary and this event provided a catalyst for a building boom that continued for the next six years to transform the city.
Read MoreArchitecture Tour of Melbourne
Join MELTours on the Architecture Tour of Melbourne and discover some amazing architectural styles from the 1850s to the present day. You will see buildings that are incredibly symbolic to ones that have sustainability at the core of their design.
Read MoreTaste of Melbourne
From delicious dumplings to delectable desserts, our Melbourne food tour, the “Taste of Melbourne” has it all! Join our Melbourne food experts on a walking tour to taste some authentic specialties from a number of different cuisines and hear of the history and culture behind them. You will visit artisan food shops and learn about the well-developed cafe culture tied to the hidden spaces of Melbourne while on foot with a local foodie.
Read MoreArt Tour of Melbourne
Experience the vibrant art scene that Melbourne is famous for with many galleries and artist run spaces just in the city centre. See collections that include paintings, sculptures and ceramics, installations and great photography and visit some of smallest and quirkiest galleries Australia has to offer tucked up secret city laneways. Our guides will also show you some of Melbourne’s famous street art laneways and tell you about the art, the artists and the street art culture.
Read MoreHidden Shops Tour
The city of Melbourne is a fabulous place to shop! And to shop locally made! Join a MELTours guide and discover the wonderful treasures up hidden laneways, down in basements and tucked away in historic buildings
Read MoreFlinders Street Station Tour
Melbourne’s best known building turned 105 this year. What better way to discover more about our beloved station than take a walking tour around this icon. We invite you to join us as we wander around what was the busiest railway station in the world. Discover some of the thousands of stories and people connected with the social, commercial and architectural history of this grand building.
Read MoreHistory East Tour
The History East tour takes in what was the newer and less expensive side of the grid Robert Hoddle laid out in 1837. Following the ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ boom of the 1880s, this area would become very sought after later in the 19th Century. See some stunning architecture from the Art Deco buildings of Collins Street to the magnificent Parliamentary precinct.
Read MoreHistory Tours
MELTours is proud to offer a series of historical tours in the Melbourne City Centre – each looking at one area of what is known as ‘Hoddle’s Grid’. This Grid is bounded by Flinders St and Latrobe St in the south and north, Spencer St in the west and Spring St (east). See our three history tours West, East and North.
Read MoreHistory North Tour
This fascinating guided walking tour through the Northern part of the city of Melbourne examines a range of significant places bounded by William, LaTrobe, Lonsdale and Russell Streets, and the laneways in between including the impressive Supreme Court and one of Melbourne’s gems, the State Library
Read MoreHistory West Tour
The History West tour concentrates on Melbourne’s growth from the western side of Hoddle’s 1837 Grid and the central city area. You will learn about the unique creation and development of Melbourne over the last 180 years and see examples of the wonderful architecture that grew from the ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ of the 1880s in particular the superb commercial buildings.
Read MoreSchool Tours
Melbourne is a thriving city with plenty to stimulate young minds. Allow your students to become immersed in the history of Melbourne and to see exactly what is happening in Australia’s most dynamic city. MELTours has the experience in leading school groups through the bustling CBD and engaging them with stories from the past and present.
Read MoreCorporate and Private tour Group bookings
From private groups for a special two, to a Reunion of family and friends looking for a fun day/night out and of course that memorable corporate event to keep everyone thrilled and engaged, let MELTours put a tour together that will suit your schedule.
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