Family-Friendly • 3 hours 5.0 (6)

Family day in Melbourne with a local

Aboriginal trails, bodyboarding beaches and a Camouflage Disco. Sounds groovy.

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

  • Have an experience that’s as unique as your family is in sunny Melbourne!
  • Discover family friendly highlights as well as hidden gems where local families go
  • Explore Aboriginal art and culture in the Botanical Gardens on an exciting trail
  • Decide where you'd like to go next - whether it’s a vintage theme park or going beachside to surf, swim and bodyboard, Melbourne is your playground!
  • Enjoy authentic local food that suits your family’s tastes and preferences - farmers’ markets tend to have something for everyone
  • Discover outdoor activities as well as exciting things to do on rainy days like interactive museums
  • Get recommendations for other family friendly things to do in the city from your oh-so-knowledgeable host

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

100% 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)
Entry tickets to Melbourne Museum

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

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

The kind citizens of Melbourne obviously had you in mind whilst developing their beautiful, sunshine-filled metropolis - why else does this astounding city offer everything you could possibly wish for on a family trip?

Melbourne is the capital of all things art and culture in Aus, and once you’ve thrown in some beaches, farmers’ markets full of good, wholesome food, and the local wildlife, you’ve got everything you’d need to keep kids of any age entertained.

Your little ones could dance themselves silly at the Camouflage Disco or take an Aboriginal Heritage Walk through the Botanical Gardens.

Maybe your tribe’s vibe is more ocean than the city, so you could head to a beach-side suburb where they can bodyboard to their heart’s content - one neighborhood we have in mind even has a vintage theme park, so even big kids (we mean you, parents) can join in on the fun!

The point is, whatever your family’s style, there’s a Melbourne to suit, and your local Melbourne host can’t wait to share that with you!

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

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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