Melbourne
Full day in Melbourne with a local
Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours
4.8
(13)
Full day in Melbourne with a local
Colorful neighborhoods, Antipodean coffee culture and koala cuddling (alright fine, not really).
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Join one of our hosts for a jaunt around the city, at a pace that suits you, in places that suit your style
- Explore colorful street art, visit the Fitzroy Gardens or get lost exploring one of the city's eclectic neighborhoods- the choice is yours
- Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city, getting to know the real Melbourne that you won’t find in a guidebook - those things are heavy anyway
- Get to know the city’s cosmopolitan cafe culture, or feast your way around a food market when lunch calls, as it always does
- Get the scoop from your host on other areas to explore and exciting things to do whilst visiting Melbourne
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A totally private and personalised experience
8 hours with a Host
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Your very own Aussie slang translator (aka your host)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
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
With a whole day to explore Melbourne (you lucky thing!), you’ll join one of our hosts for a jaunt around the city you won’t soon forget. There are achingly hip neighborhoods to explore, sport to see, street art to spot, koalas to cuddle (maybe), and craft beer to drink! Your host can’t wait to share a slice of their city with you; all you need to do is let us know your vibe, and if there are any places you’ve been dying to visit, then we’ll take care of the rest. You’ll weave your way through a neighborhood or two, soaking up Melbourne's cosmopolitan culture in an area that suits you.
If sightseeing is your thing, your host will show you some iconic landmarks like Fitzroy Gardens or Queen Vic Market, or you could discover a hip local neighborhood that’s splashed with colorful murals and home to a thriving coffee culture (although most places in Melbourne have a thriving coffee culture, we think its an Antipodean thing, you know?), or even cruise to the beach for a laid-back afternoon followed by an evening of live music - we know just the spot. The point is, the day is in your hands, the ball’s in your court, and your host can’t wait to start exploring 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
Alberto,
Feb 2025
It was a fascinating tour guided by Rhonda, with excellent knowledge of the city and its anecdotes, we immersed ourselves with her help in the local culture, traditions and daily life, it was more than a sightseeing tour, it was a trip with a friend who showed us the best of her city and Australian traditions, highly recommended.
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Charles,
Jan 2025
Ondrej delivered a very good city tour in Melbourne for our group. Unfortunately we only had one day to experience Melbourne from a cruise but Ondrej did a great job taking us to all the highlights and was very flexible on the itinerary. He was also a very good communicator both before and during the tour. IIhighly recommend Ondrej and City Unscripted.
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Craig,
Nov 2024
Maeve was amazing. Great communication, thoughtful, and extremely knowledgeable about the city of Melbourne both past and present. I told her she should have been a historian. Consummate professional. I would recommend her to anyone visiting the city.
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Craig,
Nov 2024
Maeve was, in a word, amazing. Not only did she know Melbourne like the back of her hand, but she is very well read on the history of the city and Australia itself. We learned a lot of the "not so well known" stories of the city. I told her she should be a historian. She was prompt, communicated with us prior to our visit, and was an absolute pleasure to be around. My wife and I are so grateful we got to spend the time with her. She's a pro.
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Craig,
Nov 2024
Maeve was amazing. Not only did she know Melbourne like the back of her hand, but she was very well versed on the history of the city and Australia in general. She provided quite of bit of the "not so known" stories of the city's history and people. She was very good at communicating before our tour, recommended a great place for lunch, and treated us like old friends. Incredible guide, incredible young woman, and we are so grateful to have had such a consummate professional "show us the ropes". Bravo!
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Hannah,
Oct 2024
Moj was absolutely lovely. Fantastic personality and friendly. Neither of us had a strict script. We walked around and saw lots of things i wanted to see. I have no complaints. I would absolutely book another tour
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