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10 Oct – 7 Nov

Building Creative Melbourne

  • Walking tour
  • Events

Come on a walking tour exploring how architecture, art and big ideas shaped Melbourne.

From the tiny artist garrets in the Nicholas Building, to Fed Square, Hamer Hall, the Great Hall at the NGV and a pretty sublime place to wind up, you'll take an unforgettable tour through the creative world of Melbourne. Discover why Melbourne is crowned the creative hub of Australia. Lose yourself in this immersive and moving exploration of this great city.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 10 Oct
  • 2.15pm - 4.30pm 2:15pm - 4:30pm
Sat 24 Oct
  • 2.15pm - 4.30pm 2:15pm - 4:30pm
Sat 7 Nov
  • 2.15pm - 4.30pm 2:15pm - 4:30pm

Location

Meet at the bronze indigenous smoking dish
City Square
Melbourne
Victoria 3000

Open in maps location for City Square

Price and bookings

Adult / general $50
Senior $50
Student / concession $50
Book online for Building Creative Melbourne

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0438 369 258
  • email address: simone@handle.com.au
  • Visit website for Building Creative Melbourne
Instagram page for Building Creative Melbourne

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio description
  • Mobility access
  • Quiet spaces
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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Until 30 Jun

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

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Until 31 Mar

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

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Until 19 Dec

Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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