Melbourne Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a local
Overview
This isn’t your typical sightseeing tour—it’s a personal introduction to Melbourne, built entirely around you. Whether you're an architecture lover, foodie, history buff, or simply curious to explore local life, your host will create a route that reflects your passions and pace.
Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your preferences and travel style. Based on your responses, we’ll match you with a like-minded local who will reach out directly to plan your itinerary. Expect meaningful conversations, flexible stops, and an experience that feels more like exploring with a friend than following a script.
What's Included
- Pre-tour questionnaire to customize the itinerary to your interests and pace
- Private and personalized 3-hour walking experience with a knowledgeable local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local suggestions
- Insider tips, local stories, and tailored recommendations throughout the tour
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Melbourne (Pass By)
Queen Victoria Market (Pass By)
Chinatown (Pass By)
Carlton Gardens (Pass By)
Fitzroy (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-30791P318
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Pre-tour questionnaire to customize the itinerary to your interests and pace.
- Private and personalized 3-hour walking experience with a knowledgeable local.
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local suggestions.
- Insider tips, local stories, and tailored recommendations throughout the tour.
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost).
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a local is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a local will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Pre-tour questionnaire to customize the itinerary to your interests and pace
- Private and personalized 3-hour walking experience with a knowledgeable local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local suggestions
- Insider tips, local stories, and tailored recommendations throughout the tour
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
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