A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min–3h 45min
- Price from
- $9 / person
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Description
Created by a born-and-bred Melburnian who owned comedy clubs for two decades, this digital audio experience offers a refreshingly unpretentious look at the city’s soul. While standard group tours stick to the crowded pavements, this tour guides you through the secret shortcuts and legendary laneways that characterise the local lifestyle. The narrative flows past the grand facade of the Hotel Windsor, into the historic elegance of the Block Arcade, and stops at tucked-away institutions like the Waiters Restaurant. Using smart GPS technology, the laid-back commentary and offbeat stories play automatically as you move, functioning entirely offline to keep you present in the moment without using data. From the quiet beauty of the Treasury Gardens to the quirky charm of Chuckle Park, the storytelling avoids the typical tourist scripts to reveal the city's true character.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 21–60)
- $9
- Senior (ages 61+)
- $9
- Youth (ages 13–20)
- $9
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $9
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Melbourne
The tour takes place in Melbourne, Australia
You stop outside the Hotel Windsor on this tour of Melbourne
The Block Arcade
You learn about the history behind the Block Arcade
You stop outside the cafe to learn more about it.
Old Treasury Building
Learn about the Old Treasury building as you pass it by
Royal Arcade
Discover the history of the Royal Arcade
Uncover the fascinating history of the Waiters Restaurant and how a hostage situation was defused by the perp's mother.
You pass the uber-cool hipster-joint on your way.
Treasury Gardens
Stroll through the garden
What's included
Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
How it compares in Melbourne
- Starting price $9 is 86% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Melbourne
Excurgo comparison of 841 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour take?
A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour lasts about 1h 15min–3h 45min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $9 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $9, adults from $9.
Can I cancel A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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