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Boroughs of Melbourne - Signature Private City Tour

115 Reviews 4.97 out of 5 stars Based on 115 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Melbourne, Australia
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.

4 to 6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

A perfect, personalised introduction to Melbourne with plenty of highlights and hidden treasures in Melbourne’s urban heart and vibrant community neighbourhoods.

Australia’s undisputed capital of culture and ‘cool’ is a stunning blend of 19th century grandeur, innovation, colour and creativity. Art, sport, architecture, design, food, music… if you love cities and maybe even if you don’t, you will love Melbourne. From bohemian Fitzroy to lovely seaside St. Kilda - from Little Italy to Little Saigon, travel between worlds and get acquainted with the many faces of Melbourne.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Gourmet morning or afternoon tea
  • Gratuities
  • Luxury upgrades like gourmet dining, private river cruising or a scenic helicopter flight (by arrangement)
  • Foreign language guides (by arrangement)
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Take to the backstreets for a coffee fix somewhere wonderfully local and get to know your personable Localing host.Stretch your legs in Melbourne’s quirky lanes and Victorian arcades. Leaf through old books and maps, jazz records or vintage clothing. Cruise the grand boulevards, get a lay of the land, hear a few stories and meet some of our interesting and creative local mates.Sample local treats and native flavours. Hear the tales of a strange, off-beat city of radicals, prospectors and adventurers who all wound up together in this far-flung corner of the world.Head to Little Italy for freshly whipped gelato or precision perfect pastry. Chat with the artisans and makers in kitchens, galleries and studios of Melbourne’s most colourful local boroughs.Head to Melbourne’s former working-class heart, where punks and gangsters once reigned. Visit micro-factories, studios and warehouses powering Melbourne’s creative economy.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Localing Private Tours Melbourne

Learn about green coffee bean selection or how to temper chocolate, visit street art galleries and local milliners, admire the craftsmanship, knowledge and passion that have become the calling cards of ‘Made in Melbourne’.Enjoy a quick lunch at a neighbourhood cafe or slow down over first-rate fine dining. Get to know your host better, discuss local culture and how best to spend your time in MelbourneIn the afternoon, the experience is tailored specifically to you – explore the culture or sporting precincts, leafy bay-side suburbs like St. Kilda, riverfront gardens, galleries or local markets and shopping precincts.The experience concludes at 2 pm (half-day) or between 4 and 5 pm (full-day) at your hotel or an inner-city location of your choosing.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children under 5 are free
  • Airport pick-up/drop-off available for an extra $150AUD

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boroughs of Melbourne – Signature Private City Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Gourmet morning or afternoon tea
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by luxury private vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Luxury upgrades like gourmet dining, private river cruising or a scenic helicopter flight (by arrangement)
  • Foreign language guides (by arrangement)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children under 5 are free
  • Airport pick-up/drop-off available for an extra $150AUD
  • This is not a group tour done in private - it is a private and fully customisable experience. Itineraries vary regularly and most interests, preferences and limitations can be accommodated.

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