City Essentials: First Day

Flinders Street Station with a tram passing in front in Melbourne, Australia.

5.0 (88)

Kickstart your trip to Melbourne

3 hours English

5.0 (88) 100% Personalized

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

Annmarie

Marlene

Match with one of our local hosts

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

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:

Starbucks, 117 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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

Joyce 28 February 2026

Fabulous interesting insight to Melbourne with a local guide for the two of us. Rhonda was very friendly and helpful. Really professional too.

Carol 1 March 2026

Michael provided a nice Melbourne experience. The tour was informative and enjoyable.

Joyce 28 February 2026

Fabulous interesting insight to Melbourne with a local guide for the two of us. Rhonda was very friendly and helpful. Really professional too.

Arun 27 February 2026

Ondrej made the tour interesting with his insights on local culture, humor and anecdotes.

Jim 24 February 2026

We had a wonderful time with Karla during our tour yesterday. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects of Melbourne and its history. She brought us to places we would never otherwise have seen. Her enthusiasm and energy were outstanding. We would definitely book her again and highly recommend her to other travelers.

John 25 February 2026

Learning about local spots.

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.