Melbourne Cultural Tours

Experience authentic Melbourne on this 3-hour walking tour with a passionate local guide who unlocks the city's secrets, including complimentary coffee and pub drink with stories you won't hear elsewhere. Perfect for first-time visitors or locals seeking a fresh perspective, combining Gold Rush history, famous street art laneways, and genuine local culture. Join an experienced guide and small group to discover Melbourne's transformation from humble beginnings to cultural capital. Walk through Gold Rush architecture, navigate street-art laneways, and explore historic Victorian arcades while learning captivating stories spanning centuries. Experience Melbourne through locals' eyes with real stories behind the city's transformation. This tour combines essential Melbourne experiences - coffee culture and pub hospitality - with insights about characters and businesses that built this city. Small groups (max 12) ensures a personalised experience for an extraordinary Melbourne adventure.

Delve deeper into the Shrine by joining a 45-minute tour, led by an expert guide. Discover the fascinating history of this monument born by grief after the First World War, which now provides a place of remembrance for Australian service and sacrifice in all wars since. Learn about our commemorative spaces, special exhibitions and the personal stories that make the Shrine a living monument.

Arts and Culture Lovers, this is the trail for you! This cryptic adventure will lead you through the lesser-traveled spaces on a search for public art and sights in the Melbourne arts precinct and surrounds. Get to grips with the history and facts of the area and various artworks along the way. Start your first clue in Federation Square and get lost amongst the incredible public artworks, architecturally stunning gardens, walkways, and pedestrian spaces that link the various galleries theatres, and other art organizations. This adventure will also take you along the adjacent Yarra River, where some of Melbourne’s most popular riverside bars are located, just in case refreshments are required while on the route! Finish up in South bank Boulevard, we won’t tell you exactly where – that’s for you to find out!

This tour explores two of (Naarm) Melbourne’s most characteristic and colourful inner-city neighbourhoods. You’ll weave through historic streets filled with colourful murals and backstreet graffiti before enjoying a delicious Melbourne coffee at an amazing, local social enterprise cafe. Learn about the up’s and down’s of these twin neighbourhoods and some of their most fascinating characters from an infamous criminal turned children's author, passionate football fans, the “Willy Wonka” of Australia, First Nations elders and recent migrants who have helped shape modern Australia. After exploring the evolving arts and live music culture of the area we’ll end with some refreshment and give you plenty of recommendations for places to eat, drink and shop when the tour concludes.

Embark on a sensory adventure through Melbourne's culinary and cultural wonders with our Foodie Culture Tour, a must-experience among Melbourne walking tours and food tours. Beyond the tantalizing flavors, our expert guides lead you through enchanting laneways, arcades, and historic buildings, providing a unique perspective on the city's history and culinary delights. Traverse Melbourne's iconic laneways to discover hidden gems, adding an extra layer of enchantment to your journey. Uncover the secrets of charming arcades, home to eclectic boutiques and cafes, all part of this immersive exploration that stands out among Melbourne walking tours. Amidst historic buildings, absorb the essence of Melbourne's past, each structure with a story etched into its architecture. This 4-hour walking odyssey seamlessly weaves together the rich narratives of diverse communities with the architectural and cultural treasures nestled in the city—making it an ideal choice among Melbourne food tours.

Meet outside iconic Hill of Content Bookshop at 32 Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD. Look out for our guide with the yellow golf umbrella. On this Cafe Culture tour, your guide will lead you to explore the maze of Melbourne’s laneways, learning how the coffee culture evolved from the coffee palaces of the ‘50s to the trendy cafes of today. This tour gives you the chance to escape the most crowded spots in favor of smaller, less-frequented lanes, hiding away some of the most unique and interesting cafes. Soak up the aroma of roasting coffee beans, while tasting the delights that Melbourne cafes have on offer. This tour isn’t just for coffee enthusiasts; tea, chocolate and sweet treats also feature on this tour. After indulging in some of the best cafes and delights Melbourne has on offer, your tour concludes with a great cafe-style lunch in yet another unique, hidden Melbourne location.

Join us for an immersive 3-hour walk through Melbourne’s creative heart. Starting with First Nations stories at Bunjilaka, we’ll move through iconic laneways, street art, coffee hotspots, and a mix of independent and institutional art spaces. This tour blends cultural insight, architectural commentary, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into artist-run spaces, studios, architecture and local culture. Ideal for curious travelers, creatives, and culture lovers alike. You will learn about local stories, off the beaten track information and reccomendations. Come walk the city’s layered stories with us. Tour highlights include Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Craft Victoria, Hosier Lane, Anna Schwartz Gallery, Degraves and Flinders Lanes, Blindside Gallery and the Nicholson Building, Fed Square, NGV Australia, Buxton Contemporary, and ACCA. Discover art, architecture, coffee culture, and Melbourne’s creative spirit on foot. Extra options avalible for foodies and coffee lovers.

We offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your smart device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.

Private boutique tour by a local resident of the area knowing where to go, what to see and whom to greet. Overview of the city en route to " BAGEL BELT ". Where to get the best food and boiled bagels, New York style . Tour the oldest synagogue in Melbourne Get to meet a Rabbi if you want .. Kosher food suppliers Eat at a choice of kosher eateries ( meals not included) Customised to your wants and wishes

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a journey to the heart of Melbourne’s romantic soul. Stroll hand in hand through enchanting gardens, soak up breathtaking city views, and discover hidden gems of Australia’s cultural capital. As the city whispers its secrets into your ear, you’ll feel an undeniable connection with your loved one, and the essence of Melbourne. Savor the sweet scents of blooming flowers, taste a hint of world-class coffee on your lips, and feel the heartbeat of this vibrant city. You’re not just a spectator, but an integral part of this romantic story.