The best Melbourne experience gifts
Left your shopping to the last minute, or just not sure what to get? These excellent experience gifts take mere minutes to book in and offer hours of enjoyment.
Blockbuster events to book
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
The Art of the Brick Immersive Experience
See works of art crafted from LEGO bricks, in an immersive digital space.
Pharaoh
A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.
Theatre and shows to book
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Melbourne walking tours
Chocoholic Tours
This chocolate walking tour visits some of the city's best chocolatiers with exclusive experiences.
Hidden Secrets Tours
Indulge and discover the city's hidden charm with Melbourne's original laneway walking tours.
Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
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Secrets of Melbourne Walking Tour
Reemerge from a long lockdown and rediscover Melbourne through this entertaining 3-hour tour.
The ultimate guide to walking tours in Melbourne
Guided tours that weave through Melbourne's hidden gems, foodie spots and street art.
Melbourne Sights Walking Tour
Uncover the stories behind Melbourne's landmarks, gardens and events on this walking tour.
Art, History, Food and Wine Tour
The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.
Sports Precinct Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.
Mystery Basement Bar Hop
Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.
High tea experiences
Pilgrim Bar
Enjoy 2-hours of tea-inspired gin cocktails, sweet and savoury delights, over three sittings, $85pp.
The Bank on Collins
Indulge in a delicious savoury & sweet high tea, on 30 June or 28 July, $75pp ($25 kids).
Harry's Restaurant and Bar
Every Sunday, enjoy a Bottomless Brunch of cocktails and share platter. 12–3pm, $55pp
Collins Coffee House
On Sundays, enjoy afternoon tea with prosecco and live music performed by an opera singer. $95pp
The best places for high tea in Melbourne
Where to find fancy high tea, dessert high tea, gluten free high tea and more.
River cruises and boat hire
Melbourne River Cruises
Sit back and relax as your captain details the history of Melbourne on a river cruise.
Classic Steamboat Cruises
Public and private cruises and transport to events along the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers.
Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat
Cruise Melbourne on the Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat, offering a range of cruising events.
The best activities and attractions
Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade
The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.
Melbourne Skydeck
This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about Melbourne.
Oche
A blend of superlative cuisine, cocktails, and state-of-the-art electronic darts gaming experience.
Holey Moley Golf Club
Holey Moley offers a mini golf course and bar with 27 themed holes plus a karaoke room.
Heroes
Vibrant and lively vertical laneway of private karaoke rooms, open mic karaoke bar and rooftop bar.
Yum Sing House Restaurant & Karaoke Bar
Modern Asian dining and late-night karaoke with the hedonistic spirit of 1960s Hong Kong.
Fortress Melbourne
Fortress Melbourne is the home of games, located over two levels inside Emporium Melbourne.
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq
One-stop entertainment venue with arcade games, bowling lanes, dodgem cars and cocktail bar.
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Slow Walker
Walk alongside some of the most resilient creatures in the universe. Contemplate. Linger.
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Metropolis Bookshop
Metropolis carries a specialist range of books focusing on art, design, popular culture and more.
Kay Craddock – Antiquarian Bookseller
Antiquarian and second-hand books, dating from the 15th to the 21st centuries.