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A Guided Walking Tour on the History of Melbourne

New To The Site! Melbourne, Australia

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Audio Device
  • Professional Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Saint Kilda Road
    Southbank VIC 3004, Australia

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Collins Street
    Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    What To Expect

    Yarra River

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Flinders Street Station

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hosier Lane

    Explore the street art of Hosier Lane as you learn about the use and abuse of Melbourne's laneways.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Treasury Building

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Melbourne Gaol

    From the site of the Old Melbourne Gaol, discover stories of crime and punishment from Melbourne's past.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    State Library 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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Royal Arcade

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Guided Walking Tour on the History of Melbourne?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
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    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).

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