What to do and see in Greater Melbourne, Victoria: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Visit one of Australia's original homesteads, nestled snugly in a leafy park only 15 minutes drive from Melbourne. The homestead has long had a reputation for hauntings and has been the centre of paranormal investigations. The Langhorne family are long deceased but given their colourful history and the births, deaths and heartaches linked with the building, it is no surprise that the Homestead is alive with activity. Tours run the first Saturday of each month.

Inclusions: 90-minute ghost tour, Professional guide

Exclusions: Excludes wet weather products, guests are asked to dress accordingly to cater wet weather, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

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

Ballarat’s Goldrush Days at Sovereign Hill! Is an exciting experience definitely for the bucket list. Sovereign Hill is an outdoor interactive musuem re-creating from 1851 Ballarat’s first decade of GOLD discovery that attracted ten of thousands of international gold seekers to rich Ballarat goldfields, some finding huge gold fortune.

Inclusions: Car transport to and return, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Entrance fees is NOT include

Enjoy the best feeling possible as you join one of our hosts to see some of London’s famous sites and get an insider’s view of the city’s culture. Flit between landmarks, cruise along the river for a unique view of icons like Tower Bridge (you can take the ferry with your oyster card and not pay a fortune for a tourist cruise), stop for a pint or coffee and try any local food you spot. The day is yours and the city awaits! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Local host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities, Rainproof clothing

The best way to see Melbourne. With a Local, passionate, experienced Guide to make sure you get the best introduction into the Best city down-under!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch

Touring with passionate fully trained and knowledgeable local Driver/guides who want to share their stories and provide an unforgettable experience. Your driver guide will be able to take you to places that interest you and can give information and make suggestions so that you get a unique and personal experience. There are so many itinerary options depending on your interests, from our fascinating wildlife, our pristine nature and our history. You can experience it all on these customised private tours while travelling in safety and comfort with every detail taken care of so you sit back relax and enjoy.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Attraction Entry fees

Join us on a 2 hour walking tour as we explore the streets of Fitzroy's old crime district and get to know the colourful characters who lived in Melbourne's old crime district 100 years ago. The Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour is constructed and delivered by writer and historian Michael Shelford and utilises the original police files from the era 1890-1920's. Former brothels, speak easies, gangland murders and shootouts with cops, are just a few of the subjects featured on the tour. Each tour member receives a free booklet which contains photos of the characters discussed along the way. Fitzroy is located on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD and is easily accessible by regular trams to and from the City.

Inclusions: A tour booklet featuring photos of the characters discussed along the way.

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Explore the spooky side of Melbourne on a walking tour with an entertaining and informative guide who brings the supernatural to life! Choose from three different itineraries where you uncover the haunted past of Old Melbourne, Pentridge Prison, or Williamstown. Legendary ghosts and restless souls give you a chilling new perspective on the city. The Old Melbourne and Williamstown tours include the option to have dinner at a haunted pub before the tour.

Inclusions: Local guide, Dinner (if option selected)

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

Discover a 19th-century haunted house just an hour's drive from Melbourne on this 90 minute ghost tour to the Point Cook Homestead. Learn the story of the Chirnside family, who built the 25-acre (10-hectare) property, and hear about paranormal activity from mysterious visions to disappearing items as you explore the house by candlelight. Tour runs the third Saturday of each month.  Your tour departs at 8.30pm,  please arrive 7.45pm for check-in. Approximate Duration:  1.5 hours    

Inclusions: Local guide

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

A personalised custom city tour at your holiday pace to take in beautiful Melbourne sights, sounds and tastes. You can highlight any particular Melbourne iconic sights and your knowledgeable guide and driver will be your additional information resource.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks