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  • Outside of the Melbourne Town Hall building, as seen from Swanston Street.
  • Small group of people being shown inside the historic council chamber room.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

  • Free
  • Heritage listed

Take a free guided tour of Melbourne's historic Melbourne Town Hall, one of the city's most iconic buildings and the site of many of Melbourne's proudest moments.

Learn about the building's unique history as you visit the Grand Council Chambers and stand in rooms once visited by royalty. You’ll even get to stand on the Portico Balcony where the Beatles stood in 1964, waving to thousands of screaming fans below.

The new Town Hall Commons holds a focus on a collection of contemporary work by Aboriginal artists, which gives an Aboriginal voice to the fresh and democratic meeting place for Melbourne.

* Please note that room availability is subject to change, therefore, tour itineraries may change accordingly. Bookings essential.

** Tours will not run on Thursday 26 January.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
Thursday
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
Friday
  • 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1pm - 2pm
Saturday
  • Closed
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

Melbourne Town Hall
90-130 Swanston Street
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9658 9658
  • email address: townhalltour@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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