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Melbourne City Discovery Tour
Explore Melbourne like never before! This discovery tour takes you through the city’s iconic sights and hidden treasures—from the vibrant street art of Hosier Lane to the historic lanes of Old Melbourne. Snap photos at Federation Square, visit the famous MCG and stroll through Fitzroy Gardens, all while soaking up the city’s rich culture, stunning architecture and legendary charm.
Discover the Best of Melbourne on This Exciting City Tour!
Welcome to Melbourne, where lush gardens, trendy cafés, iconic laneways, and world-class art come together! Start your day cruising past the chic Paris End of Collins Street, with its high-end boutiques and historic gems like St. Michael’s and Scots’ Church. Your first stop? The vibrant Hosier Lane, Melbourne's street art mecca, is brimming with ever-changing murals that capture the city’s creative spirit.
You’ll also glide by iconic landmarks like Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, a perfect blend of Melbourne's old and new. In the Arts Precinct, soak in views of Melbourne’s top cultural institutions, then visit the Shrine of Remembrance, where sweeping city skyline views await.
Next, explore Melbourne's famous Sports Precinct, with stops at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Rod Laver Arena, and Melbourne Park, home to world-class sporting events. The journey continues through Chinatown and past St. Patrick’s Cathedral before a peaceful break in Fitzroy Gardens, where you can visit Cook’s Cottage and the picturesque Conservatory.
End your tour in Melbourne’s historic heart, by visiting Old Melbourne Gaol, once home to the infamous Ned Kelly. Glide past “Little Italy” on Lygon Street, the Royal Exhibition Building, and the lively Queen Victoria Market.
With Melbourne's rich history and vibrant culture around every corner, this is a city tour that’s not to be missed!
Departs:
Morning departures run daily, while afternoon departures are available on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday year-round. The tour departs from outside the Melbourne Immigration Museum, located at the corner of Flinders Street & Market Street, Melbourne. Please note that this tour does not operate on December 25th. Hotel pick-up is not included.
Start times:
Morning departure times vary seasonally between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, while the afternoon departure is at 2:15 PM year-round. Your exact departure time will be confirmed by the tour operator.
Duration:
Around 3.5 hours.
Experience Includes
- Guided city tour of Melbourne’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems
- Stop at Hosier Lane for a street art exploration
- Visit the Shrine of Remembrance with skyline views
- Drive past Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, and St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Brief stop at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Forecourt
- Walk through the historic Fitzroy Gardens and Cooks' Cottage
- Explore Old Melbourne Gaol and the surrounding precinct
- Drive through Chinatown, Little Italy (Lygon Street), and past Queen Victoria Market
- Comfortable transport with live commentary from a local guide
- Flexible Booking: Cancel with a full refund or amend for free!*
Experience Excludes
- Optional gratuities
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pick-up
Terms & Conditions
- This tour uses smaller air-conditioned buses, allowing access to many areas not available to the larger coaches as well as providing a personal touch with the benefits of a small group environment.
- There is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 24 persons on each departure.
- Please note that itineraries are subject to change without notice.
- No prams, strollers, luggage or large bags are permitted onboard the touring vehicles due to a lack of appropriate storage space.
- Children aged between 0-15 years pay a child price.
- Children 0-4 years: To ensure our guest’s health & safety, all children aged 4 years and under must be securely fastened in a baby seat. These seats are provided by us at no additional charge. This is a condition of carriage as we strictly prohibit children from sitting on a parent's lap while the tour vehicle is in motion. Parents or guardians bear the responsibility to make sure their child remains seated and properly secured throughout the duration of the tour.
- For children aged between 5-8 years, we offer an optional booster seat. This is available by request only and arrangements must be made prior to the tour's departure. Please understand that once requested and placed in the vehicle, the booster seat cannot be removed during the day.
- This tour picks up from a single departure location (from outside the Melbourne Immigration Museum at the corner of Flinders Street & Market Street, Melbourne), so hotel pick-ups are not included.
- Please bring appropriate footwear & clothing for walking, snacks and a water bottle.
- Go West Tours reserves the right to alter fares, inclusions, and vehicles, use other accredited tour operators during peak season, and may cancel tours in unforeseen circumstances.
- Tour operation or alterations to itineraries may occur due to road or weather conditions, natural disasters, strikes, public holidays, accommodation availability, and/or other factors. The company gives no guarantee as to the exact arrival or departure times of tours as circumstances beyond our control may influence this.
- Go West Tours must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before the tour. Failing to advise us, may result in us refusing to accept the booking. We may also refuse to travel if we feel that the tour chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion.
- Cancellation Policy - Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator before 24 hours of your chosen activity date. Guest cancellations within 24 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a tour for any reason will result in 100% forfeiture of the tour fare.
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