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Melbourne Sights Walking Tour

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See Melbourne's most important sights, delve into its history, and uncover the stories behind its landmarks, scenic gardens, people and events on this free walking tour.

Tours operate rain, hail or shine every day. Look for your guide outside the State Library Victoria wearing a bright green T-shirt.

While the tour is free to book, you are invited to pay what you think the tour was worth at the tour's conclusion.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 10.30am - 1.15pm 10.30am - 1.15pm
Tuesday
  • 10.30am - 1.15pm 10.30am - 1.15pm
Wednesday
  • 10.30am - 1.15pm 10.30am - 1.15pm
Thursday
  • 10.30am - 1.15pm 10.30am - 1.15pm
Friday
  • 10.30am - 1.15pm 10.30am - 1.15pm
Saturday
  • 10.30am - 1.15pm 10.30am - 1.15pm
Sunday
  • 10.30am - 1.15pm 10.30am - 1.15pm

Location

State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0436 018 633
  • email address: melbourne@imfree.tours
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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.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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