Highlights
Explore the sites and sounds of Melbourne on this guided walking tour. Visiting grand attractions and significant landmarks you’ll discover Melbourne’s golden history, uncover it’s sordid secrets and experience the cultural diversity that makes this city marvellous. Starting on the banks of the Yarra River before moving through Melbourne’s famous streets and laneways, your professional guide will share the history of: - The city’s indigenous heritage - European settlement in the 1830s - The Gold Rush period of the 1850s - The development of Chinatown - Crime and Punishment in the city Whether you’re an international guest to Australia’s most liveable city, or a local wanting to learn more about the history and cultural fabric of Melbourne, this tour offers you a guided experience through the streets and laneways of the city centre.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Please meet your guide in front of Hammer Hall on St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
Your guide will have a blue umbrella.
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Yarra River
Southbank Promenade, , Melbourne, Victoria
Discover the significance of the Yarra River. Home to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Upon it's banks, the establishment of a European settlement in the early 19th century - the township of Melbourne.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Flinders Street Station
Flinders St, , Melbourne, Victoria
Flinders Street Station is one of the most iconic landmarks of Melbourne. From this vantage point discover the history of the famous Flinders Street Station, the iconic hotel of Young and Jackson , the impressive and imposing St Paul's Cathedral, and the many uses of the site that is now home to Federation Square.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hosier Lane
Melbourne, Victoria
Explore the street art of Hosier Lane as you learn about the use and abuse of Melbourne's laneways.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Treasury Building
20 Spring St, , Melbourne, Victoria
From the Old Treasury Building you will uncover the history of the Gold Rush of the 1850s. Stories of discovery, immigration, rebellion, wealth and crime.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown
Established during the Victorian gold rush, explore the history of the oldest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere, and the longest continuous ethnic Chinese settlement in the Western World.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St, , Melbourne, Victoria
From the site of the Old Melbourne Gaol, discover stories of crime and punishment from Melbourne's past.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St, , Melbourne, Victoria
The State Library of Victoria is Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world. Discover then mission of 'the people's university' and learn about some of Melbourne's most historically significant individuals commemorated at the library.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Arcade
335 Bourke Street, , Melbourne, Victoria
End your tour with an exploration of Melbourne's most beautiful arcades: the Royal Arcade and the Block Arcade. Uncover the history of these precious landmarks before independently enjoying the treats and treasures this shopping precinct has to offer.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Audio Device
- Professional Guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
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