Arts & Design
Nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia's most iconic stadium and heart of Melbourne's claim to being the sporting capital of the world. Immerse yourself in the history and world-class facilities of the ‘G, and go behind-the-scenes by taking a guided MCG tour!
Think you’re a foodie? Do your travel plans lead to your best gourmand adventures? Are you torn by delicious culinary choices? If your answers are ‘yes’, then why not kick off with the ‘Bucket List’ foodie hot spots of Melbourne.
When time is of the essence, our ‘Bucket List Tour' will ‘wow’ your senses - while tasting and strolling your way through Melbourne’s exploding culinary epicentre.
The Bucket List Tour includes 5 delicious 'tastings' with cultural and historical anecdotes. Taste your way around Melbourne from Modern Chinese, Peruvian, Spanish, Asian Fusion, Contemporary Australian and more. (Restaurant venue's may change, subject to availability)
Spend a leisurely hour or so cruising down Melbourne's famous Yarra River. Learn about the historical Victoria Docks and the landings of the early settlers on this sightseeing Melbourne cruise.
Beverages & Snacks available to purchase
The city takes on a different character at night — shadowy alleyways, raucous bars, and excited theatre-goers. It’s with this backdrop that you’ll explore a city coming to life.
Duck and weave through the crowds as you find yourself in three unique holes-in-the-wall from a cheeky standing bite.
This is not your typical, sit-down-and-wait-an-hour-for-your-food walking tour. No, this experience will have you pushing crowds aside to find that perfect greasy pizza joint in the back of a dive bar, having your guide help you translate the mandarin menu from a dumping house, and exploring a restaurant that seems juuust on this side of the health code.
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Melbourne from a unique perspective! Get to know Melbourne on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Melbourne at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Chinatown, Block Arcade, National Gallery of Victoria and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Come with us to see why Melbourne has been named “The World’s Most Liveable City” by The Economist Magazine for seven consecutive years.
Enjoy a professionally guided tour of Melbourne's most iconic buildings, cultural attractions and historical landmarks. Stops will be made where time permits to allow for photo opportunities.
We make sure you get a feel for why Melbourne is regarded so highly and will show you as much of our beautiful city as possible!
Get out of the city and spend a relaxing and peaceful day out in nature in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges which is less than an hour from Melbourne by road. Discover the majestic and ancient forests on a leisurely walk and spot wildlife. If we're lucky we might run into the beautiful and elusive Lyrebird. Learn about the flora and fauna, as well as the history and culture of our First Nations People who are the traditional custodians of the land. Enjoy a wholesome lunch at a homely and cosy restaurant. After lunch explore one of the beautiful gardens of the Dandenong Ranges or spend time in one of the quaint villages. This is a private tour for either a single person, or a couple or a family of 3, so can be customised on the day. Tour starts at 10.00am and finishes at around 4.30pm which means you don't have to get up early, and still have plenty of time in the evenings to do other things.
Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades on this small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of this cosmopolitan city, see local artisans and up and coming designers and boutiques. Our team of contemporary guides will bring life to the city as they share information about the characters who shaped the city, and those who shape it today. You'll fall in love with Melbourne and realise how many secrets there are that you would have missed.
Discover Melbourne’s creative side as you explore the city’s laneways and immerse yourself in its constantly evolving street art culture. From paste ups to tags, murals to stencils, you’ll find every kind of street art possible hidden down unassuming alleyways, tiny lanes and arcades so jam packed with bars and eateries you’ll wonder how there’s enough space! With a like-minded local, immerse yourself in the art and culture of The Lanes, stop to enjoy a coffee or a beer in one of trendiest, hole-in-the-wall bars in the city and maybe even stumble across an artist at work! Discover the most famous arcades which are known to be hubs of artistic expression, as well as ducking down some back streets where the work of up and coming street art is hidden, for local eyes only!
Explore Werribee Mansion,the most luxurious and magnificent mansion in Victoria in the 19th century.
Visit Ballarat,enjoy a complete town tour of this gracious city with its exquisite gardens and noble statues,
Visit Sovereign Hill, it is an authentic recreation of an 1850s gold mining town you can experience Gold panning in Red Gully Creek，
self-guided tours of the Red Hill Mine and discover life underground，
Witness original working conditions and demonstrations of early mining equipment,explore the many original shops, and thers is a Chinese Village - highlighting Chinese involvement in the goldfields
Immerse yourself in Melbourne culture on a walking tour of the city's charming laneways with a local guide providing fascinating insights. Learn about the city's history, stroll past iconic edifices, view street art and discover quirky hidden shops and cool cafes, stopping en route for a coffee. Tour is limited to 10 people to provide a small-group experience.
The Explorer at Melbourne Gardens
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus. Admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
Join us on a 2 hour walking tour as we explore the streets of Fitzroy's old crime district and get to know the colourful characters who lived in Melbourne's old crime district 100 years ago. The Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour is constructed and delivered by writer and historian Michael Shelford and utilises the original police files from the era 1890-1920's. Former brothels, speak easies, gangland murders and shootouts with cops, are just a few of the subjects featured on the tour.
Each tour member receives a free booklet which contains photos of the characters discussed along the way.
Fitzroy is located on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD and is easily accessible by regular trams to and from the City.
The History & Donuts Walking Tour explores iconic sites in Melbourne, starting at Federation Square, visiting Hosier Lane, St Paul's Cathedral, Young & Jackson's Hotel, Centre Place, Collins St, Mitre Tavern, Hardware Lane, Old Melbourne Gaol, Little Lon, Chinatown, and ending at State Library Victoria. The tour features two donut stops, a coffee stop and a glimpse into the city's history, art, and architecture. Tour ends at State Library Victoria. Come hungry as there's food stops along the way. Tour may alter slightly on Monday's and Wednesday's due to Queen Victoria Market being closed.
Every city has a group of people who are not inline with the mainstream culture and here is no exception . Actually for some reason in Melbourne we used to have them more than usual and there is no judgment! This walking tour is about the stories of Bohemian artists, poitial activists, union people, social reformist also a bit about criminals and surprisingly brothels. We will walk through lots of laneways and backstreets the places that you would have never imagine they exist. And the best thing is you will find lots of hipster stuff, street arts and so many other touches
