City Essentials: First Day

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

5.0 (72)

Kickstart your trip to Melbourne

3 hours English

5.0 (72) 100% Personalized

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

Cherida

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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:

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

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!

Diane 29 January 2026

Our guide Rhonda was great. We wanted a 2 hour overview of Melbourne and its history. Good tecoom nations for eating.

Carlos 27 January 2026

Our guide’s name was Maeve and her knowledge of the city and its history made the tour a marvellous experience. She very quickly understood what we were interested in learning and seeing and she really made the tour tailored for our interests. She is a wonderful story teller and the three hours went by in a flash. It was worth every penny!

Anne 23 January 2026

Cherida’s tour was a highlight of our visit to Melbourne. She reached out with a proposed itinerary, then customized it to our interests, which made it a special experience. We learned much about the history of Melbourne, some of the important people who helped shape it, and visited some beautiful, historic buildings (don’t miss the State Library!). We saw some laneways and arcades, and ended at the Queen Victoria Market. Highly recommend Cherida’s tour.

Joanne 20 January 2026

A fantastic experience, went to lots of places we wouldn’t have gone to or would have found. A great pace of looking at things. Highly recommend Rhonda.

David 26 December 2025

This was a great way to unwind after our long flight and get some fresh air as we explored Melbourne. Mike was a great guide- friendly, knowledgeable, and tuned in to our level of energy and interests. Highly recommend.

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.