Boroughs of Melbourne - Signature Private City Tour
Description
A perfect, personalised introduction to Melbourne with plenty of highlights and hidden treasures in Melbourne’s urban heart and vibrant community neighbourhoods. Australia’s undisputed capital of culture and ‘cool’ is a stunning blend of 19th century grandeur, innovation, colour and creativity. Art, sport, architecture, design, food, music… if you love cities and maybe even if you don’t, you will love Melbourne. From bohemian Fitzroy to lovely seaside St. Kilda - from Little Italy to Little Saigon, travel between worlds and get acquainted with the many faces of Melbourne.
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Take to the backstreets for a coffee fix somewhere wonderfully local and get to know your personable Localing host. Stretch your legs in Melbourne’s quirky lanes and Victorian arcades. Leaf through old books and maps, jazz records or vintage clothing. Cruise the grand boulevards, get a lay of the land, hear a few stories and meet some of our interesting and creative local mates. Sample local treats and native flavours. Hear the tales of a strange, off-beat city of radicals, prospectors and adventurers who all wound up together in this far-flung corner of the world. Head to Little Italy for freshly whipped gelato or precision perfect pastry. Chat with the artisans and makers in kitchens, galleries and studios of Melbourne’s most colourful local boroughs. Head to Melbourne’s former working-class heart, where punks and gangsters once reigned. Visit micro-factories, studios and warehouses powering Melbourne’s creative economy.
Learn about green coffee bean selection or how to temper chocolate, visit street art galleries and local milliners, admire the craftsmanship, knowledge and passion that have become the calling cards of ‘Made in Melbourne’. Enjoy a quick lunch at a neighbourhood cafe or slow down over first-rate fine dining. Get to know your host better, discuss local culture and how best to spend your time in Melbourne In the afternoon, the experience is tailored specifically to you – explore the culture or sporting precincts, leafy bay-side suburbs like St. Kilda, riverfront gardens, galleries or local markets and shopping precincts. The experience concludes at 2 pm (half-day) or between 4 and 5 pm (full-day) at your hotel or an inner-city location of your choosing.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 are free
- Airport pick-up/drop-off available for an extra $150AUD
- This is not a group tour done in private - it is a private and fully customisable experience. Itineraries vary regularly and most interests, preferences and limitations can be accommodated.
Reviews(117)
It was excellent to be accompanied by Nico, an outstanding guide with Spanish as his native language. We enjoyed seeing the city from a distance at the beach as well as viewing the colorful Bathing boxes
Matt was our tour guide and was excellent! He knows the city so well and showed us all he could fit in during our time. Could not have been better! Such a beautiful city with great food and nightlife.
Our guide Matthias was great He drove us around to interesting places and was very knowledgeable. We got a good feel for the city and its history and culture.
Matthias was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and open to our suggestions. I’d highly recommend this tour and Matthias as a guide.
Excellent experience! We went to Philip Island to see penguins and a day earlier to an art tour (Graphitis) of the city. Amazing both tours with this company. Without hesitation Nico Pérez (our guide) made the experience even better, we had an amazing time. Super recommended tours and Nico!
Matthais made our private bike tour of Melbourne fun and full of interesting sites and stories! He is very knowledgeable about the city and shared a little knownFacts! He made to sure that we are owed together and well taken care of not going too fast. we had the best day with him and highly recommend you book your next adventure with Matthais!!!!
We had an incredible experience with Matthias as our guide! Traveling as a family, we couldn’t have asked for anyone better to make our time in Melbourne both educational and fun. Matthias brought the city to life with his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling. One highlight was our visit to the Melbourne Library, where Matthias guided us through its stunning architecture and the fantastic rotunda—a true gem that left us in awe. His ability to connect history with modern culture made the experience unforgettable. What really stood out was how Matthias tailored the tour for our American kids. He sprinkled in great sports references, making connections to local teams and traditions that kept everyone entertained and engaged. It wasn’t just a tour—it was an interactive, fun learning experience for all ages.
My friends and I did a private tour with Matthias, who was fantastic! He picked us up from the airport, and kept us engaged, entertained and educated after a 26 hour travel day- not an easy feat! He was fun, extremely knowledgeable and flexible, ensuring we got the most out of our short time in Melbourne. Highly recommend, it was a completely lovely experience!
Harley was an amazing and personable guide! He was Informative, flexible and so much fun! He picked us up from the airport, took us to try local cuisine and toured a gorgeous botanical garden. The perfect amount of time for our first day in Melbourne. Highly recommend!!
A guide makes you have a wonderful or a bad experiense . Matthias nade for us the best experience we can have in Melbourne.
