Melbourne
Kickstart your trip to Melbourne
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
(38)
Kickstart your trip to Melbourne
Vibrant street art, a remarkably efficient tram system and some local Aussie slang.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Familiarise yourself with Melbourne and the best ways to navigate around the city
- Visit some of the city's iconic spaces, neighbourhoods and buildings
- Take the experience at whatever pace suits you - be it a leisurely stroll through the tangles of alleyways rich in street art, or squeezing in as much as possible
- Walk the streets with a local - you’ll be surprised at how much faster you feel at home - and get to grips with everything from the tram network to the Aussie slang
- Ask any and all questions you have about the city, and let your host recommend things they think you’ll love to do during the rest of your trip
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
Magnificent, magnetic Melbourne - what an incredible place! You’ll join one of our local Melbourne hosts, a fun and passionate local (as they all are), as they show you their cosmopolitan city in a bespoke experience tailored just for you!
Exploring a new place should never feel intimidating, and with your host by your side, it never will. Orientate yourself among the enchanting street art, vibrant laneways, and arcades as you wander the lively streets lined with dozens of hip cafes and eateries, familiarising yourself with the many faces and stories of the city.
Choose your transport; do you feel like walking to map out the city in your head a little or would you like to take the opportunity to get to grips with the tram network? (It’s excellent though, you’ll be cruising like a local in no time).
Ask the 101 questions we know you’ve been dying to ask as you get to grips with the ins and outs of life in Melbourne, and you’ll feel right at home in no time at all.
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?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Dan,
Mar 2025
It was the first time we had the opportunity to have a private tour customized based on our areas of interest. What a great idea to be sent a questionnaire prior to our trip, to help our guide plan it for us. Went for a three-hour tour on the day of our arrival in Melbourne after having traveled all the way from the east coast of USA. Our exceptional guide Rhonda kept us going and made the three hours feel too short. Highly recommended!
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Andy,
Mar 2025
We had a great time. It was a pleasure to be shown around Melbourne by Ondrej.
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Yan Ping,
Mar 2025
She loves her city, very pleasant and showed us Melbourne with history, fun facts and lots of restaurants and stories behind it!!! Unbelievable experience and way above our expectations!!! Dr. Xu
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Ruth E.,
Mar 2025
She showed us things in this marvelous city that one would never find in a guidebook (or on our own).
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Audrey,
Mar 2025
Mike was excellent in this walking tour. His innate knowledge of the city of Melbourne is exceptional, He took the time to map out a great route and offered flexibility along the way, Enjoyed his easy going and fun demeanor. Overall, a great introduction to Australia for us and especially Melbourne!
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Audrey,
Mar 2025
Mikes very pleasant demeanor made the walking tour quite enjoyable. His deep knowledge of the city from his long family roots in Melbourne made him an ideal person for our tour.
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