Melbourne
Discover cool and quirky Melbourne
Neighborhood Discoveries • 3 hours
5.0
(6)
Discover cool and quirky Melbourne
Skinny laneways, colourful street art, ethical stores and Degraves Espresso.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore the cool and quirky side of Melbourne with one of our hosts who is as curious as you are about finding rad, unique things to do
- Visit Melbourne’s oldest and most beautiful buildings - they have a story or two to tell - and explore the skinny laneways covered in street art
- Shop at local markets and vintage stores, or soak up some festival vibes if you’re in town at the right time
- Head to the hip northern suburbs to see what all the fuss is about
- Or, make it an evening experience and watch the sunset from the beach or from a cool rooftop bar with a cocktail in your hand
- Get recommendations for more cool and unique places to visit in Melbourne that you won’t find in a guidebook
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A totally private and personalised experience
3 hours with a Host
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 drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
Melbourne is famous for its unique vibe and creative, progressive arts and music culture. You’ll join one of our local Melbourne hosts to experience just that, and get under the skin of this arty city. Think unique restaurants and bars with a focus on sustainable living, the coolest markets and festivals, quirky hipster spots, and skinny laneways.
Try cappuccinos served in avocados (not for everyone, perhaps), enjoy the best secret view of Melbourne, rummage through vintage stores or chill with some sun-loving penguins! If you’re more of a nocturnal creature, explore Melbourne’s rooftop bars, lively Chinatown or get carried away with some festival vibes.
Or if your experience is in the morning, why not start your day the Melbourne way with brunch in dreamy Degraves Street and Italian style coffee from Degraves Espresso, peruse a quirky market and explore the city’s street art scene.
Or, play it really local and head to the northern suburbs where you can explore neighborhoods like Fitzroy and Carlton, where all the cool kids come to play. Time to get exploring, this city has more than enough quirk for everyone!
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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What travelers think of this experience
Lisa,
Sep 2024
Maeve was amazing!! A great blend of history, touring the area and discovering some fun and quirky shops and getting a lay of the land in Melbourne. Such a great way to get to discover the city and find the places we wanted to go back to. Highly recommend! Melbourne is a fantastic city.
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Annette,
Mar 2024
My husband and I recently did a full day tour with Sebastien as our guide. This was the first "private" tour we have done and it won't be the last! I was able to send Sebastien a 2 page list of places we were interested in seeing - he was then able to work up a tentative route ahead of time. We ticked every item but one off the list!! We did a lot of walking, heard a lot of interesting historical facts and stories and got several suggestions of other interesting places to visit in Melbourne. I would take another tour with City Unscripted again!
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Lynne,
Jan 2024
Michael was friendly, knowledgeable and outgoing. He tailored the 4+ hours to our interests. He was flexible and did his best to accommodate our requests. This experience was well worth the money. Good value
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Robert,
Jan 2023
Chris met us at our hotel and spent 3 hour showing and telling us about Melbourne. He was nice and very knowledgeable. Melbourne has many hidden points of interest you could. never find without the help of a local.
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Ken,
Mar 2025
Rhonda was fabulous. Walked the city for 4 hrs. She was great. Shared all kinds of history and sites. We feel beyond a doubt, we saw the best of Melbourne with a great guide.
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David,
Mar 2025
The itinerary was well thought out and well organized. Incorporating both walking and public transit between point of interests. The tour provided information about the history of the City of Melbourne as well as the people living there. Well worth the time and money.
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