10 City Tours in Melbourne That You Shouldn't Miss

May 6, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. Cultural Melbourne City Tour

Russell Street Extension, Russell St Ext, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia Melbourne Encountour
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Discover mouth watering taste sensations, visit the home of passionate football supporters, be enchanted and charmed by the sport of kings, delight in historical architectural splendour and get surprised and excited by bohemian Melbourne. The cultural tour exposes Melbourne’s essence – cafe culture, club based Australian football, the intrigue of Flemington horse racing and Australia’s first world heritage listed structure. IF THE DAY DOESN'T SUIT, PLEASE EMAIL US AND WE CAN ARRANGE A CHANGE OF DAY. IF YOU PREFER A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR OWN GROUP - PLEASE EMAIL WITH YOUR REQUEST

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled Water & Sunscreen, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Small-group tour in transport by air-conditioned minivan, Gift for passengers, Hand Sanitizer, Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off

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Reviewed By OORWULLIE56

We did this tour in February 2020. We originally scheduled it for the 10th but one of our party took unwell and Kel went out of his way to help rearrange our tour for the 13th, once our group were fully fit. Kel and Mel were great hosts, sharing a lot of information and making us feel very welcome. By the end of the tour, I felt I'd seen a lot, had a great afternoon out and had made two new friends. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Melbourne.

2. Beer Lovers' Guide in Melbourne: Small Group Craft Beer Drink Tour

Sir William John Clarke Memorial, Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia Melbourne Urban Adventures
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Get acquainted with bohemian beers, bespoke microbrews and salacious local eats on this Melbourne craft beer tour.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Craft beer tastings at 3 venues, A portion of amazing local food

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Tips/gratuities for your guide, a Myki with enough credit to catch the train or tram out to the venue for the evening

Reviewed By chrisdF6168KO

Has an awesome experience. Booked tour just for something different. Highly recommended. Not only did we discover some really cool bars we never knew existed, we also learnt some of Melbourne's history from the early 1900's. Will definitely be booking another tour

3. Made in Melbourne Private Shopping Tour Including Local Stores Visit

Spencer St/Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Melbourne Urban Adventures
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Take a private shopping tour made just for You. Today is all about connecting You to the places locals love to go and meet the people passionate about their creations.  Browse the eclectic shops filled with vintage treasures and products designed and made by Melbourne craftspeople. Visit artists’ studios, meet the artists, and see how they create their wares behind the scenes. Tell us in advance what it is that You love to shop for and we'll take you to where Melbourne does it best.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Discounts at various local stores, Asmall souvenir, Abeverage and light nibbles, Snacks

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Souvenirs and personal shopping, Tips/gratuities for your guide

Reviewed By chrisdF6168KO

Has an awesome experience. Booked tour just for something different. Highly recommended. Not only did we discover some really cool bars we never knew existed, we also learnt some of Melbourne's history from the early 1900's. Will definitely be booking another tour

4. Melbourne Audio Tour: A Self-Guided Walk Through the City

Flinders Walk, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia VoiceMap Melbourne
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From the traditional land owners of what we know as Melbourne today, to the very recent history of the birth of Melbourne's street art culture - this self-guided GPS-triggered walking tour has interviews, music and a diverse range of topics packed into a one hour stroll (and one tram ride) through Melbourne's CBD. I'm Mitch and I'll be your host for this guided tour of Melbourne. Along the walk, I'll introduce you to a few people I spoke with from around Melbourne to try to give you a feel for what makes this city tick, and how it came to be. You will be engaged from start to finish and the walk will give you a good foundation of knowledge and appreciation of Melbourne so that you can go out and explore it on your own afterwards. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. 

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Melbourne Walking Audio Tour tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

5. Multicultural Food Tour in Melbourne Markets

Meeting Point - Urban Adventures, Under the Clock Tower, Southern Cross Station, Cnr Collins St and, Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia Melbourne Urban Adventures
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Discover Melbourne's multicultural heritage with your taste buds on a walking food tour that takes you where the city’s real culture thrives. Ride the tram alongside locals and visit markets to see how residents shop, sampling delectable bites along the way. Learn how Melbourne evolved into a foodie destination as you chat with vendors and cooks at a range of ethnic eateries, and cap it off with a drink at a cozy pub or delicious Gelato depending on the group wishes on the day.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, A selection of International and local food tastings, Coffee and/or Tea, Interaction with different vendors at the market

Exclusions: A tram or train fare may be required depending on the market, additional food and drinks

Reviewed By chrisdF6168KO

Has an awesome experience. Booked tour just for something different. Highly recommended. Not only did we discover some really cool bars we never knew existed, we also learnt some of Melbourne's history from the early 1900's. Will definitely be booking another tour

6. Melbourne Bites and Sights with Eureka Skydeck Entrance and Tram Ride

Eureka Skydeck, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia Melbourne Urban Adventures
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Melbourne has so much to offer, it can’t be fully experienced in just three hours — but that won’t stop us from trying! Start at Melbourne’s highest viewpoint and weave your way through its streets. Sip a famous Melbourne flat white, discover the street art scene, sample multicultural food, and finish things off with a tram ride to Melbourne's most famous market. From what makes it famous to why the locals love it, we’ll show you the best of Melbourne!

Inclusions: 1 coffee or tea of your choice, Entrance to Eureka Skydeck, A sample portion of food at a favourite local cafe, Tram Ride, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Additional drinks or food, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Reviewed By chrisdF6168KO

Has an awesome experience. Booked tour just for something different. Highly recommended. Not only did we discover some really cool bars we never knew existed, we also learnt some of Melbourne's history from the early 1900's. Will definitely be booking another tour

7. Melbourne Dumpling Walking Tour

28-32 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia Walk Melbourne Tours
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Discover the best dumplings in Melbourne’s Chinatown on a walking tour with an expert guide. Sample a variety of delicious dumplings at four different restaurants while hearing about Melbourne's history and culture. Find hidden gems and learn the story of their chefs and cuisine from your guide, who shares a love of Melbourne's culinary delights with your small group.

Inclusions: Expert commentary and history, Try different styles of handmade dumplings, Tea and water, Try Melbourne's hottest chilli sauce

Exclusions: Other drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 923monica

As a Melbourne local moving overseas with work, I did this tour as my final homage to this beautiful city after living here 8 years. Monique’s Foodie tour did not disappoint....she is extremely knowledgeable, professional and relaxed and took me to places I didn’t know existed in the rabbit warren of beautiful laneways that define the Melbourne CBD. Great samplings from some of Melbourne’s wonderful multi-cultural food and beverage scene, and a great show-casing of the city’s architecture and hidden gems, along with the stories attached to them. This is a highly recommended tour for both visitors and locals alike!

8. Melbourne Bike Tour with Lunch

Rentabike @ Federation Square & Real Melbourne Bike Tours, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Melbourne By Bike
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Explore Melbourne by bike with a professional, mature, local guide who shows you famous locations and little-known gems on an intimate 2-wheeled tour through the city. Smallest group tour in Melbourne. Snap photos outside landmarks like Parliament House, Federation Square, Sports and Art precincts, and discover laneways that bustle with shops and cafes. With a flexible itinerary, you can see everything from UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites to gritty street art. Bikes, safety gear and lunch are included. Tours start from Rentabike bike hire shop on the riverbank level at Federation Square, near the Riverland Bar.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Use of bicycle, All necessary equipment including bike and helmet

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 2013Kenny

Had a great day cycling around the city’s areas, parks, buildings and sites, some we would never have seen without Leanne’s extensive local knowledge - she was a great host in every way, even the prolonged rain (the day after 40*C heat) was no issue The included lunch was true quality local cuisine. Thanks for a great intro to the city.

9. Melbourne's Boozy History & Hidden Bars

Fed Square, Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Drinking History Tours
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Boozy History and Hidden Bars covers the best of the City in three hours: our famous laneways, our coolest bars and our fascinating history. Why do three different tours, when you can get the best of Melbourne in just one! Explore Melbourne’s famous laneways, home to some of our most interesting places. This is the side of Melbourne most tourists (and even some locals!) never see. Learn about Melbourne’s love affair with drinking, the persecution of barmaids, our booziest Police Commissioner, secret men’s clubs and much more. Discover three amazing laneway bars. You'll also receive a free mystery gift to celebrate your time with us. Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Professional guide, Map of Melbourne's best bars (free upon request), Mystery Gift, Photos of your tour (free upon request), Three complimentary drinks

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Reviewed By LindaH7060

Great night. Lenny was fantastic with great recommendations for bars and interesting stories and knowledge of Australia. Very enthusiastic

10. Fitzroy Street Art Tour

48 Easey St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia Melbourne Street Tours
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Learn all about the stories behind the artists and explore the bustling urban hub of Fitzroy and Collingwood, Melbourne's most colourful suburbs on a guided street art tour. The tour is run entirely by street artists, offering an authentic view into this underground art scene.

Inclusions: Beverages, Local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By reins76

We had an excellent street art tour with Ben yesterday and got to see some amazing, and not so amazing pieces in locations that we may not have found on our own. Even within each laneway Ben was very good at pointing out the little details and points of interest that would otherwise go unnoticed. He pointed out works by many different artists in many different styles. We have enjoyed street art tours around the world and were very happy to add Melbourne in this year of holiday at home. The visit to Blender Studios was a fascinating way to finish up. Thank you to everyone who was able to make this happen for us- we are very pleased that we didn’t miss out. A big thank you to Ben for his time and knowledge showing us around a taste of the Melbourne street art scene and leaving us with a bit more knowledge as we continue to explore.

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