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  • A guide holding an orange umbrella standing on a laneway corner and leading a small group of people on a walking tour of the city.
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  • A guide holding an orange umbrella standing on a city street and talking to a small group of people on a walking tour of the city.

Walking Tour of Melbourne

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Follow your guide on a two-hour tour through Melbourne’s bustling city centre, see key sights, hear fascinating stories, and discover hidden details.

This tour, from one of Melbourne’s only locally owned and operated tour companies, promises stories unheard of anywhere else and an insightful experience.

Beginning every day at Federation Square, look out for the orange umbrella. The tour winds through the city, uncovering the amusing, odd and brilliant before concluding at the Queen Victoria Market, conveniently located on a free tram zone stop.

Please note that this 'free walking tour' operates on a model whereby depending on your satisfaction with the tour, you tip the guides upon conclusion.

Hours

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

Location

Federation Square
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

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Contact details

  • email address: freetourmelbourne@gmail.com
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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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