Hidden Gems • 4 hours 5.0 (6)

Explore edgy and alternative Fitzroy and Carlton

Upcycled markets, unusual street art, eco-friendly sensibilities and the Aussie dolce vita.

Melbourne can experience all four seasons in a single day, so make sure you pack or wear layers and a compact umbrella!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Discover vibrant street art, artistic communities, vintage stores, concept shops, quirky cafes and hipster rooftop bars as you explore Fitzroy and Carlton
  • Browse an outdoor market where everything is recycled, up-cycled or hand made by locals (or all of the above, probably)
  • Try delicious food from an al fresco Italian restaurant, an organic cafe or pop up food market
  • Discover where the most loud and proud street art is emblazoned on walls, floors and ceilings
  • Stop by a coffee shop where organic and fair trade is the name of the game, a rooftop bar or a street side wine bar where tables spill out into the street
  • Get tips and tricks from your host for other alternative things to do in the city, and other unique neighbourhoods to explore

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

3-hours in the city with a host
Private and personalised itinerary
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drink
Transport costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local Melbourne hosts to head to Melbourne’s northern suburbs for a jaunt around its two trendiest neighborhoods: Fitzroy and Carlton. This is where all the cool kids come to play. But there’s more to life than hipsters, so let your host reveal the true personalities of these arty enclaves to you.

Experience the effervescent character of both neighborhoods as you wander the streets lined with bold street art and packed with vintage stores, quirky shops, hipster bars, and funky markets selling recycled upcycled and handmade goods.

Your host will take you to Carlton, with roots firmly grounded in the Italian heritage of its residents, where you can experience authentic Italian cuisine, rich culture, alfresco dining, and a taste of la dolce vita, Aussie style!

Then you will head on over to Fitzroy, where you will find vibrant and unusual street art emblazoned on every free wall, trendy concept stores which ooze creativity and style on seemingly every street, and a community-driven, eco-friendly outdoor market to explore.

With so many cool cafes and coffee shops, bars on rooftops and inside classic Victorian era shops, and eateries where organic and fair-trade produce features are on the menu, you’ll have a hard time deciding where to stop!

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience

Debra Apr 2025

I enjoyed that it was a private tour tailored to our interests and our walking abilities

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Morgan Apr 2025

Ondrej was a great host and really tailored the experience to our interests. He gave us great tips on how to get around the city as well.

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Debra Apr 2025

We has a personal tour, tailored to our walking limitations. It was interesting, informative and varied. The guide was lovely. We both very much enjoyed it.

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Werner Apr 2025

Guided tours to places you don't normally visit!

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Werner Apr 2025

Maeve knows many storys and declares everything

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Martina Apr 2025

Excellent tour. Lots of historical knowledge about the city and Australia. She took us to a great coffee shop and went out of her way to make sure we got to our lunch reservation! A morning with Cherida will make our 6 day trip to this lovely city more fruitful for sure. Thank you!

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