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Top-notch tour
Our guide, Sam, spoke clearly and with enough volume that we could easily hear even when surrounded by others. Very educational and entertaining talk. Would gladly take any tour with him
English Melbourne Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $18 / person
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 46 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Free Tour Melbourne
- Meeting point
- Your guide will have an orange umbrella and be standing at the top of the Swanston St side stairs
Description
Take a 2-hour tour of Melbourne’s historic CBD and see the key sights, hear fascinating stories, and discover some hidden details. Starting at Federation Square, your guide will take you through the streets of Melbourne & it's brilliant alleyways, hearing the unique stories about Australia's best city. Starting at Federation Square, your guide will take you through the streets of Melbourne & it's brilliant alleyways. One of Melbourne’s only locally owned and operated tour companies, this tour promises to offer stories unheard of anywhere else and an insightful experience. Rated Oceania's "Best Walking Tour" of 2024, we can promise you’ll walk away learning a lot and with a smile on your face. Please note: You will be joining a larger group booking from a range of platforms, some of these being 'pay-as-you-feel' sites. Booking costs for this tour are set at our average 'tip-per-person' from our pay-as-you-feel tour.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 14+)
- $18
- Child (ages 4–13)
- $8
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Fed Square
You will meet your guide here, look out for the orange umbrella at the top of the stairs!
St Paul's Cathedral
You will receive an overview of the church's history alongside the surroundings before a brief 3-4 minute self-guided exploration of the church's interior
Flinders Street Station
Your guide will talk you through the history of Melbourne's most well-known landmark
Hosier Lane
Your guide will walk you through the lane and explain some of the hidden & brilliant aspects of Melbourne's famous 'graffiti' street
Degraves Street
See the bustling, European-style & most famous walking street in Melbourne as your guide explains some of the hidden history lying beneath Melbourne
The Block Arcade
Your guide will walk you through one of Australia's oldest arcades, with plenty of fascinating history and beauty
Royal Arcade
Australia's oldest arcade, your guide will detail to you some of the wacky and unique about this beautiful location
Bourke Street Mall
Your guide will explain the significance of the Mall, being the centre of Melbourne & a prominent shopping strip
Chinatown
Your guide will explain the historical significance of Melbourne's Chinatown and the relevance to Melbourne's Chinese population through to today
State Library Victoria
A must-see, your guide will explain to you the features and the unmissable about the library for you to come back and explore
Old Melbourne Gaol
With a spooky & haunted past, the Old Melbourne Gaol has a history steeped in mystery and intrigue
Melbourne City Baths
A beautiful old building surrounded by the metropolis of Melbourne, the Melbourne City Baths have a very interesting history still through to today
Queen Victoria Market
A great place to conclude the tour & one of Melbourne's most iconic landmarks, the Queen Victoria Market is also a great place to stop for some food following the tour
What's included
Included
Walking Tour of Melbourne in English
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
46 reviews
How it compares in Melbourne
- Starting price $18 is 72% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Melbourne
Excurgo comparison of 841 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 English Melbourne Walking Tour take?
English Melbourne Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.
How much does English Melbourne Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $18 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 English Melbourne Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM.
How much does English Melbourne Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–13 pay from $8, adults from $18. Infants go free.
Can I cancel English Melbourne Walking 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 Your guide will have an orange umbrella and be standing at the top of the Swanston St side stairs. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is English Melbourne Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is English Melbourne Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Free Tour Melbourne.
Reviews(46)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
Amazing tour! Very...
Amazing tour! Very knowledgeable and fun, saw and found about things I didn’t know Before about Melbourne
B
Melbourne Walking Tour
Sam was an excellent guide very friendly ensured that everyone was included kept us all safe, suitably informed & entertained for our two hour walk
M
Engaging and Informative
Sam was engaging and informative. He gave good tips for continuing my stay in Melbourne. He also used good humor to inform.
K
Nice Short Walking Tour
Sam gave a nice little walking tour for two hours. Even despite the Melbourne rain we managed to learn something about the city and surrounding areas. Would recommend with family/friends or even solo as a way to kill two hours and get out and enjoy the city
7
Melbourne By Foot
Sam was a joy to spend a couple hours walking the streets of Melbourne while my friends were watching the Niners/Rams game. Knowledgeable about the history of Melbourne! Thank you Sam!
D
Highly recommended walking tour
Our guide was Sam; thoroughly engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable with lots of fun facts thrown in. But the best information was his ‘top tips’ of going to the Shrine for the view and his knowledge of ‘The Block’ where we spent time afterwards from having being shown around. A great couple of hours, with an informative guide and good value for money. Highly recommended, thank you Sam, Dawn & Mike (marathoners 😊)
C
Having fun with Sam
Sam the guide was excellent. Knowledgeable. Moved at good speed. Talked with great energy and enthusiasm.
D
Just what we needed!
Our guide was engaging, easy to see and hear and full of interesting information. Gave us an idea of what we’d like to go back to the next day.
E
Walk and explore Melbourne
Sam was great he had interesting stories and presented in a fun way adding in some of his own stories too. He is well travelled and multi lingual which I noticed was appreciated by others in the group.
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