Marvellous Melbourne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Description
Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this GPS-guided walking tour through its vibrant CBD. I'm Mitch, a Melbourne local, and I'll be your host for this lovely little audio jaunt from Birrarung Marr riverside park to Hamer Hall. After enduring the world’s longest lockdown, the city is back and better than ever and I can’t wait to share it with you as we take in some of its lesser-known corners including Federation Square and the Block Arcade. Along the way, I'll introduce you to a few people who’ll share some interesting facts about the city and how it came to be. You’ll hear from Steve, a Gunai Kurnai man whose ancestors are the traditional owners of Naarm. (That’s Melbourne’s traditional Aboriginal name.) Jessica Paige, a street busker, will also share one of her beautiful songs with you. By the end of this tour, you’ll be able to explore the city on your own just like any other Melbournite!
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St Paul's Cathedral was designed by English architect William Butterfield and was consecrated in 1891. The spires of the cathedral were built between 1926 and 1932. The cathedral is a popular site for state funerals including that of one of Australia's more well known Prime Ministers, Harold Holt.
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image or ACMI is Australia’s national museum of film, video games, digital culture and art.The ACMI is the most visited moving image museum in the world. 1.45 million people visited ACMI during the 2015-16 financial year.
Federation Square covers an area of 7.9 acres and has a number of institutions and buildings centred around it like the Ian Potter Centre and ACMI and the Koorie Heritage Trust. There are also a number of cafes and bars located around the square. A glass pavilion that provides access to the underground Melbourne Visitor Centre is situated on one corner of the square.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(27)
do not book this. I went for the tour and never received the audio or the locations. after leaving a review the company called me four times at midnight yelling at me, threatening me and calling me stupid to delete my review otherwise there will be bigger problems. not only is this unprofessional, but it is not safe and I now need to change my card information. Please be careful with this company.
The tour was challenging to negotiate. We had a good internet connection, but we found it difficult to reach the locations according to the self-guided audio tour. We gave up halfway. Also the information provided about the locations was not interesting.
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback on our Marvellous Melbourne self-guided audio tour. I'm sorry to hear you found it challenging to navigate and ultimately gave up halfway. Our app includes several navigation tools designed specifically to address the challenges of city walking tours. You can always pause the tour to resituate yourself on the map, which shows the route and all the stops along the way, as well as your location. If you encounter difficulties on future tours, our support team is available via the 'Help" section in the app. Most navigation issues can be quickly resolved with simple troubleshooting steps while you're on location. Should you wish to discuss a partial refund, please email us at support@voicemap.me with your booking details. Thanks, Helene
During the evening it is difficult because a couple of the walk thru areas are closed. Had to find our way around.
This was an excellent and affordable way to be a tourist in Melbourne. I really enjoyed the interviews with different locals and it was easy to follow navigation wise. A great introduction to some interesting places and history. Would be great to have more tours from this producer.
Easy to use, great knowledge with the ability to stop and start as you go. Allowed us to shop and dine whilst on the tour….fabulous
Easy to follow instructions on the walk. Learnt a bit about Melbourne City and the painted alley ways.
We really enjoyed our walk through Melbourne and learning all about this beautiful city. Once we got started the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I feel like we saw all the highlights. We did struggle to find the starting location because I was under the impression we were to start at federation square. You actually start at the river below, which would have saved us a bit of walking and confusion from the start.
What a fabulous way to see and hear about Melbourne. The option to pause and look further is a great option and being able to hear the whole commentary with ease is a plus.
I love Melbourne and this tour made me love it more! Interesting stories and insights of favourite places with a fun commentary… buskers, coffee innovators and Koori heritage came to life and it even took me on a short tram ride, highly recommend ❤️
Thank you Kel for a great experience! We enjoyed the tour and your kindness. Although the weather was cold, you helped make the most of the day.
