Tours and cruises

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Outside of the Melbourne Town Hall building, as seen from Swanston Street.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Take a tour of one of Melbourne's most iconic buildings.

Cook's Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens.

Booking a visit to Cooks' Cottage

Come and explore Cooks' Cottage, where history comes alive.

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Art and Heritage Collection Tour

Take a free guided tour of the art and heritage collection at Melbourne Town Hall.

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Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

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The ultimate guide to walking tours in Melbourne

Guided tours that weave through Melbourne's hidden gems, foodie spots and street art.

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Free tours of iconic Melbourne places

See glorious city sights without spending a cent.

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The ultimate neon tour of Melbourne

Explore the city’s most iconic light displays

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Hidden Secrets Tours

Indulge and discover the city's hidden charm with Melbourne's original laneway walking tours.

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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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On a Boat

Experience the Yarra River by boat on your own private cruise.

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GoBoat Melbourne

Be your own captain by renting a picnic boat, with no boat licence required.

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Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare Melbourne experiences and secret spots.

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State Library Victoria Unlocked

Join an exclusive guided tour and experience State Library Victoria before the doors open.

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Chocoholic Tours

This chocolate walking tour visits some of the city's best chocolatiers with exclusive experiences.

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Fitzroy Gardens walk

If you’re looking for an iconic Melbourne garden walk, this is an excellent place to start

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LGBTIQA+ History Walk

Join a free, guided walk uncovering Melbourne's rich and remarkable LGBTIQA+ history.

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Worker's Museum and Paddy's Gallery at Trades Hall

The Worker's Museum and Paddy's Gallery at Trades Hall, showcasing the history of workers' rights.

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New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise

Celebrate in style with an all-inclusive harbour and river cruise departing Docklands.

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City of Literature Walking Tour

Melbourne’s stories aren’t only found in books – they’re written into its streets and laneways.

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Ports and Docklands Cruise

Experience Melbourne's best scenery in Docklands on a sightseeing cruise.

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Melbourne CBD Hot Air Balloon Flight

Melbourne CBD scenic hot air balloon flight at sunrise.

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Shop and the City Walking Tour

Experience the magical boutiques of Melbourne.

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Collection Store Tours

Experience unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the Australian Performing Arts Collection.

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Early Access Food Tour

Dive into the flavours of Australia at Melbourne's top food destination, without crowds and lines.

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Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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Treasure Hunt

Explore Melbourne’s CBD through riddles, challenges and hidden German stories.

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Melbourne Greeter Service

Discover what locals love about Melbourne with a free two-to-four-hour walking tour.

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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

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Street art walk

See Melbourne’s world-renowned street art on this walk through the city's laneways.

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The Explorer Bus Melbourne

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

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Kayak Melbourne

Guided paddling tours through Melbourne along the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour.

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Walsh Street Guided Tour

Explore Robin Boyd’s iconic residence at 290 Walsh Street on a guided tour.

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Melbourne music walk

Discover Melbourne’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.

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Immigration Museum Guided Highlights Tour

Gain new perspectives on immigrant life at this must-visit destination.

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Port Phillip Ferries

Ferry to Geelong and Portarlington, or enjoy short Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay cruises.

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Free things to do in Melbourne every day

Have a grand day out on a budget at Melbourne's best free experiences, attractions and exhibits.

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Yarra River Cruises Melbourne

Admire the views of some of Melbourne's iconic landmarks on a Yarra River cruise.

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Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.

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Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

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Aperture Photography Tours

Explore the city and learn photography skills with a guided photography tour around the city.

Flinders Street Station at dusk.

Classic icons and architecture walk

Take a walk through Melbourne's classic icons and architecture.

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Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over Melbourne's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel at dusk

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

See Melbourne from a whole new perspective.

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Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.

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Aboriginal Melbourne walk

Discover Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage and culture on this walking tour of significant sites.

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Hardware Lane Precinct: Walking Tour

Some of Melbourne’s most interesting stories are tucked away just out of sight.

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Melbourne Water Taxis

Luxury Yarra River cruises, transfers and special events.

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