Melbourne City Discovery Day Tour (Small Group Tour)
Highlights
Learn about Melbourne’s founding fathers and what led to the city being established at this location.
Melbourne’s Sporting Precinct – a collection of world-class stadiums on the doorstep of the city
The Fitzroy Gardens, including Cook’s Cottage and the Conservatory.
The Shrine of Remembrance – Victoria’s spectacular national war memorial. Built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, it now serves as a memorial to Australians who served in global conflicts throughout our nation’s history. Walk to the top to see stunning views of Melbourne.
St Patrick’s Cathedral – Built from bluestone and sandstone, St Patrick’s
Itinerary
Come with us to see why Melbourne was named “The World’s Most Liveable City” by The Economist Magazine for seven consecutive years.
With a population of over 4 million people, Melbourne has grown from its gold rush heritage of the 1850’s to be one of the most admired cities in the world and will soon become Australia’s most populated city.
There is so much to see in this diverse city with historical buildings, world-renowned gardens and markets, Australia’s best art museums, multiculturalism, exciting food scene, sporting stadiums, lively downtown café scene and the best shopping arcades in the land.
We make sure you get a feel for why Melbourne is regarded so highly and will show you all of the following locations.
Parliament Hill –Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel
The ‘Paris End’ of Collins St –travel along the Golden Mile and see how the city was laid out during the ‘boom’ period of the 1850’s Gold Rush.
Queen Victoria Market –Australia’s largest ‘open air’ market. Home to the city’s freshest fruit and vegetables, the amazing delicatessen and the famous Melbourne ‘fish market’.
Lygon Street – Melbourne’s Little Italy and the home of the city’s famed coffee culture.
Royal Exhibition Building – UNESCO protected and surrounded by the Carlton Gardens.
Sports Precinct – See Australia’s biggest stadiums and learn all about our original game of Australian Rules Football.
St Patrick’s Cathedral – Built from bluestone and sandstone, St Patrick’s Cathedral is a leading example of Gothic-revival architecture.
Fitzroy Gardens – home of Cook’s Cottage and the delightful Conservatory.
Federation Square – Melbourne’s central square with its modern Architecture, surrounding Flinders St Station & St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Shrine of Remembrance – Victoria’s spectacular national war memorial. Built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, it now serves as a memorial to Australians who served in global conflicts throughout our nation’s history. Walk to the top to see stunning views of Melbourne.
Melbourne’s Arts Precinct – one of the great creative and cultural destinations in the world including the National Gallery of Victoria, Victorian College of the Arts & Hamer Hall
included with
• Vehicle-based city sights tour with all transfers in air-conditioned comfort • Informative historic photographs presentation accessible via QR code on tour • Friendly & experienced guide providing informative commentary • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
excluded by
Hotel pickup & dropoff transfers
Meals & beverages
Essential
Information
**Suggested Items to bring
Dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
Snacks and a refillable water bottle.
Warm weather: sunscreen and a hat. Winter: warm clothes and layers as coastal winds can make conditions quite cold. Swimming costume if you want to take a dip
**Meals
You’ll have a designated stop for lunch at Kafe Koala Kennett River during winter or at Lorne during summer, where you can purchase your own meal. A short dinner stop will also be included, with the location depending on the season. Most locations visited can cater for various dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan), but availability is subject to each provider’s discretion.
You’re also welcome to bring your own packed lunch and/or dinner for the day.
**Return schedule
You will return to your meeting location at 9:00 pm to 12:00 am (seasonal).
**Multilingual Support
Our tours are conducted in English, but guests can access our audio guide in 16 different languages through our free Go West Tours app. Please download the app before departure or use our free onboard Wi-Fi. Don’t forget to bring your own headphones.
We also provide unique Discovery Clips – brief explainer videos providing additional insights – about various parts of our tours. These are available in 17 different languages. You can access these clips on the day of the tour. Please just ask your guide for more information
