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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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School Holiday Explorer Bus

Children ride for half-price on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

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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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Arts Centre Melbourne Tours

Explore the rich heritage and striking architecture of Victoria’s performing arts icon.

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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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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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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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Walsh Street Guided Tour

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

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Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

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

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Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

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Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

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Ports and Docklands Cruise

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

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Immigration Museum Guided Highlights Tour

Immigration Museum Guided Highlights Tour

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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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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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Kayak Melbourne

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

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The Constitution, the Governor and Royal Assent

A tour exploring the role of the Old Treasury Building in our democratic past, present and future.

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Flinders Lane Walking Tour

Flinders Lane's story is written into the buildings, laneways and corners that most hurry past.

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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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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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Deeper Melbourne Walking Tours

Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.

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The Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

Uncover the best of Melbourne's laneways, history and more in this three hour walking experience.

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Melbourne's best accessible Aboriginal experiences

Be immersed in the history and culture of the Kulin Nature with accessible experiences and tours.

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Discover the Lost History of Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

Come behind the scenes at the historic and iconic Queen Victoria Women's Centre.

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Under the Clocks: Melbourne Walking Tour for Retirees

Explore Melbourne’s best laneways on a Friday walking tour with local stories and a cafe break.

The Priscilla Queen of the Desert bus model from the Australian Performing Arts Collection, which is part of the Arts Centre Melbourne archive.
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Collection Store Tours

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

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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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Discover Local Social Enterprises: Tour

Take a tour of the social enterprise marketplace at Queen Victoria Market.

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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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Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

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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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Williamstown Ferry Service

Take an award-winning tour to Williamstown from Melbourne. One way and return trips available.

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