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Private Tour of Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Looking for an exclusive experience for your family, office, or club? Rent a professional guide for 3 hours to start and finish at the place & time of your choosing.

At the start of the tour, your guide will work with you to set the itinerary.

Want us to focus on street art? Laneways? Sport?

Want to try dumplings in Chinatown? Coffee at an iconic cafe? Cocktails on a rooftop?

No worries! Just let us know when you book and we’d be happy to accommodate.

Not sure what to do? We'll take you on Melbourne's highlights, spending 3 hours covering the best our city has to offer - street art, historic arcades, iconic laneways, Chinatown, and Melbourne's oldest jail.

When you make your booking please include any special requests, as well as where you would like the tour to start from (pickup available from any city location — we'll use public transport to navigate through the city).

What's Included

  • Up to 4 guests allowed per guide (additional guests can be added with a small surcharge)
  • 3 hours with an English-speaking guide
  • Lunch Your guide will happily recommend cafes, restaurants and rooftop bars. Food & drink is at your expense.
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Meeting and Pickup

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The entire tour is a walking tour. We will happily pickup meet you from any city centre location to begin the experience.Should you be arriving on a cruise we do offer an additional service to escort you from the cruise terminal via public transport to the Downtown/Centre City/ CBD. Please note this will add on 30 minutes to your 3 hour experience and is an additional cost of $150 AUD. We can alternatively provide details on how to reach our preferred start point via public transport from the Port terminal should you wish to make your own way to the city.Please indicate pickup point at the time of booking.

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Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

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

End point

Franklin Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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

What To Expect

Hosier Lane

We can explore Melbourne's iconic street art
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament House of Victoria (Pass By)

Get a view of the exterior of Melbourne's parliament
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Royal Arcade

Explore Australia's oldest arcade
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Block Arcade

Melbourne's ritziest shopping locale
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Melbourne Skydeck

Melbourne's highest tower is hard to miss, but if you want to go to the top, just let us know and we'd be happy to arrange.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

We can explore the 150 acres of Melbourne's grand gardens
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourke Street Mall

Dodge trams and shoppers in Melbourne's bustling centre
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

The world's oldest continually operating Chinatown is host to yummy smells, sights and sounds.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Melbourne Gaol

The site of Ned Kelly's execution is a must-do
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

State Library Victoria

Pop inside to see Ned Kelly's armour, Batman's treaty and much more
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yarra River

The "upside down" river is always abuzz with activity.
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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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour 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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Activity code: C-46516P20

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Average 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 27 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Up to 4 guests allowed per guide (additional guests can be added with a small surcharge)
  • 3 hours with an English-speaking guide
  • LunchYour guide will happily recommend cafes, restaurants and rooftop bars. Food & drink is at your expense.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are 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

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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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