Top Things To Do In Melbourne

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A local guide and tourists on a bridge while touring Melbourne

Top things to do in Melbourne

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

Wondering what to do in Melbourne?

See Melbourne for yourself, and you’ll immediately understand why locals have dubbed it Australia’s own “European enclave”. A city of culture, creativity, and excellent coffee, this dynamic metropolis offers a range of delightful things to do and unique places to see. With its tangible atmosphere of effortless authenticity and bohemian flare, Melbourne is a city that doesn’t try to be cool – it just is. No matter where your city tour takes you – from the seaside to the bustling CBD to the city’s inner grid (a treasure trove of arcades, alleys, and graffiti-plastered lanes lined with galleries) – you’ll never struggle to find things to do in Melbourne.

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Tourists and locals dining at Federation Square in Melbourne

Not your average city

If you were to picture the stereotypical city, it wouldn’t look like Melbourne. A labyrinth of laneways penetrates right into the center of city blocks housing excellent restaurants, cool bars, trendy galleries, and more amazing things to do in Melbourne. Away from these narrow alleys, Melbourne still delivers its distinctive style. Seaside trams slowly trundle past Art Deco architecture, steel-and-glass skyscrapers hide bars blasting live music, and miles of green parkland host flea markets and festivals. One thing’s for sure: you’ll never run out of things to do in Melbourne.

Tourists exploring a busy alley in Melbourne with a local

A world of flavors

Waves of immigration from Europe and Asia have created in Melbourne a vibrant melting pot of diversity starkly visible within its charismatic neighborhoods. With so many nationalities calling the city home, it’s no surprise experiencing the food scene is one of the best things to do in Melbourne. You’ll never be far from the ethnic enclaves housing Asian, Ethiopian, Indian, and Middle Eastern eateries that have put the city on Australia’s culinary map. And if you want authentic Aussie fare? Melbourne is the country’s culinary hub of top chefs specializing in native ingredients.

Tourists exploring a busy pedestrian street in Melbourne with a local

Australia’s capital of cool

Narrow laneways open up a world of fascinating things to do in Melbourne that cement its status as one of the coolest cities on earth. Between old-school paperback bookstores and street art-covered alleys leading to hipster cafés, you could spend months trawling the city’s inner grid and not even scratch the surface. Whether you sift through vinyl in AC/DC Lane (named after the iconic Australian rock band), browse vintage clothing stores, or explore unique galleries like Mailbox Art Space, where every tiny piece is tucked inside a mailbox, the things to do in Melbourne never disappoint.

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March 2024

MaryKay C
Wir hatten einen Guide , der sehr engagiert war. Viel wusste , uns Dinge gezeigt hat, jeder sieht aber auch abseits , er konnte spontan auf uns eingehen und hatte noch viele weitere Tipps, wir hatten viel Spaß We had a guide who was very committed. He knew a lot, showed us things, but everyone also looks outside the box, he was able to respond to us spontaneously and had many other tips, we had a lot of fun

December 2023

Andrea B
He loves his job and had seen a lot, very interesting tour, we loved it, he showed us things off the path and on the path… both exciting We would book him again, wonderful tour

December 2023

Andrea B
The phenomenal knowledge of our tour guide made our experience exceptional. His expertise & narrative skills made us truly appreciate the history, culture and beauty of Melbourne.

December 2023

Frederick D