Kickstart your trip to Melbourne

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.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • 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

Things to know

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 not included

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

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    I find that a day 1 tour of a new city helps you orient yourself and feel more comfortable for the rest of the trip, as well as plan better what things you want to see and when. On this one we made a well planned loop of the central city, helping me understand it better both in terms of layout and culture. BTW, if you are visiting Melbourne, go see the Old Gaol. It's a cooler museum than it sounds like. Also, the town makes surprisingly high-quality chocolate.

    May 2023

    Ryan N

    Made a well planned loop of some of the major sites and sections of the central business district (what in America we would call the downtown area). Helped me to orient myself for the rest of my trip, and better plan when I would see certain things. I'd recommend it for early in your stay.

    May 2023

    Ryan N

    Michael made this experience. The history and architecture as well as some shopping guide. Terrific!! A+ and we have done a guided walking tour many places around the world.

    April 2023

    John B

    Michael made this experience. The history and architecture as well as some shopping guide. Terrific!! A+ and we have done a guided walking tour many places around the world.

    April 2023

    John B

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Meet our local hosts in Melbourne. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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