City Essentials: First Day
5.0 (77)

Kickstart your trip to Melbourne

3 hours English
5.0 (77)
100% Personalized

Vibrant street art, a remarkably efficient tram system and some local Aussie slang.

Joey
Joey
Ondrej
Ondrej

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

A totally private and personalised experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

  • Familiarise yourself with Melbourne and the best ways to navigate around the city
  • Visit some of the city's iconic spaces, neighbourhoods and buildings
  • Take the experience at whatever pace suits you - be it a leisurely stroll through the tangles of alleyways rich in street art, or squeezing in as much as possible
  • Walk the streets with a local - you’ll be surprised at how much faster you feel at home - and get to grips with everything from the tram network to the Aussie slang
  • Ask any and all questions you have about the city, and let your host recommend things they think you’ll love to do during the rest of your trip

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Mairi 8 February 2026

Fab tour with Karla ..very informative ..personalised to our taste. Definitely recommend if new to Melbourne.

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Lourdes 9 February 2026

Cherida was so warm & shortly after meeting it felt as if we were walking around w/one of our friends.

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Louise 7 February 2026

Emma was an amazing and flexible host agreeing to meet us at our hotel to commence the tour. The 3 hour experience was most enjoyable and we really loved getting to know Emma on a personal level. She was very well prepared and extremely generous with sharing her knowledge and providing tips. We highly recommend Emma and will certainly be requesting her for any future tours we do in Melbourne in the future. Thankyou !

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Allen 6 February 2026

Michael's deep knowledge of Melbourne's history was the highlight of his walking tour. He brought us to many sites & out of the way jems we would have missed on our own. Street art lanes were fun & distinctly Melbourne. Michael's tips on restaurants were excellent. Highly recommend.

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John 4 February 2026

Ondrej was very knowledgeable and passionate about Melbourne. This was much better than doing a group tour as we had 100% of his attention.

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Anna 1 February 2026

Rhonda went beyond the offered route/services to make our stay in Melbourne even better. Not only did she tell us about the city’s history in a funny and engaging way but she also told us some fun facts that are not well known to the public. She also gave us a number of restaurants’ tips and recommendations plus suggested the itinerary for the rest of our stay in Australia (and even equipped us with some maps and leaflets!). That was worth every single penny! Thank you Rhonda!

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What you’ll do

Magnificent, magnetic Melbourne - what an incredible place! You’ll join one of our local Melbourne hosts, a fun and passionate local (as they all are), as they show you their cosmopolitan city in a bespoke experience tailored just for you!

Exploring a new place should never feel intimidating, and with your host by your side, it never will. Orientate yourself among the enchanting street art, vibrant laneways, and arcades as you wander the lively streets lined with dozens of hip cafes and eateries, familiarising yourself with the many faces and stories of the city.

Choose your transport; do you feel like walking to map out the city in your head a little or would you like to take the opportunity to get to grips with the tram network? (It’s excellent though, you’ll be cruising like a local in no time).

Ask the 101 questions we know you’ve been dying to ask as you get to grips with the ins and outs of life in Melbourne, and you’ll feel right at home in no time at all.

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