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Melbourne City Laneways, Bays and Suburbs Small Group Bus Tour

11 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Melbourne, Australia

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Overview

Experience the best of Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs, as you enjoy the sights and highlights from our luxury bus, and given the chance to get out and walk amongst some of these amazing and authentic Melbourne locations.
Unlike a regular walking tour, on our bus tour, we travel out to some of the places you simply can't get to on a walking tour, giving you the chance to get a feel for the real side of Melbourne.

Includes visits to
- St Kilda Beach and Lunar Park
- Guided walkthrough of the Melbourne Laneways
- Authentic Melbourne Suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood: voted the coolest suburbs in the world
- 5 of Melbourne's most notable Gardens
- Witness the amazing Melbourne City skyline and Williamstown across the bay.
- MCG from across the Bridge
- Visit the must-see destinations of Melbourne, including historic Spring St.
- Queen Vic Market
- Old Melbourne Gaol and State Library of Vic.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Iconic Melbourne Photo Ops
  • Local Informative Guide
  • Gratuities
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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

Federation Square
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

We leave you at Federation Square, which is only a 2 minute walk to our starting location - but this means you are able to continue browsing the Laneways and other areas of interest here in your own time.

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Start Time • Daily 9:00 AM

What To Expect

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Enjoy the splendour of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens, Kings Domain, and the Shrine of Remembrance as we drive through Melbourne's largest parklands.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Kilda Beach

Ever since Melbourne was a thing, St Kilda was the beach-side day out that was enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike. And it remains as such to this day. Enjoy a stroll along the beach; get a photo outside of Lunar Park; or grab a famed Melbourne coffee from one of the local roasters.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Princes Pier

Up in Port Melbourne sits the Princes Pier - one of the oldest in Melbourne - which makes for a great photo op, looking back over St Kilda beach and a look over to Historic Williamstown
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Collingwood

Take a stroll down Smith St, voted as the "coolest street in the world". Here you can experience the authentic way of life in Melbourne, in this vibrant and bougee northern suburb.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Victoria Market

Nationally Heritage Listed, and operating for over 140 years, the Queen Victoria Market has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. An historic landmark spread over two city blocks, it’s a vibrant and bustling inner-city market where you can shop at over 600 small businesses for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, local and imported gourmet foods, clothing and souvenirs. If we have time, you will have the chance to have a quick browse here.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Exhibition Building

Enjoy the splendours of this magnificent historic building - built during the time that Melbourne was the richest city in the world!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hosier Lane

Melbourne's most-celebrated laneway for street art, Hosier Lane's cobbled length draws camera-wielding crowds to its colorful canvas of graffiti, stencils and art installations. The changing subject matter runs from political to countercultural, spiced with irreverent humour.This is where we finish our your - so your guide will point out more points of interest from here, where you can take your time to wander along.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fitzroy Gardens

One of the grandest Gardens in Melbourne, and position right next to the famed MCG. Take a chance to admire Cooks Cottage or St Patricks Cathedral, as we make our way past.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Melbourne City Laneways, Bays and Suburbs Small Group Bus Tour?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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  • Iconic Melbourne Photo Ops
  • Local Informative Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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