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East Melbourne Walking Tours

3 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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| Melbourne, Australia
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Overview

You will be enchanted by the unique and stunning history, culture, art and architecture of East Melbourne, hosted by a local, qualified and friendly guide. Strolling the heritage listed gardens of the area will provide an urban nature experience and backdrop not to be missed.
This is your must do tour when visiting Melbourne and the inner city as it sets you up to understand who we are, where we came from and what we have been doing in this part of Australia.

What's Included

  • Printed material
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  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting Location

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Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

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Parliament House of Victoria

Kicking off our walking tour on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House sets the scene for providing a brief overview of government in Australia and Victoria. You will hear about the remarkable politicians, famous and infamous, who have left their mark on this place. Construction of the building started in 1856 and has never been completed. Following Federation, it was home to the Federal Commonwealth Parliament from 1901 to 1927, until Canberra was built. Architects Peter Kerr and John Knight were respectively responsible for the original design and construction.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Great Petition Sculpture

'Great Petition' constitutes a contemporary interpretation of the Monster Petition – a petition with more than 30,000 signatures presented to Parliament in 1891 as evidence of the widespread support to give women Victorians voting rights. Female suffrage was finally granted in 1908 with the passage of the Adult Suffrage Act. Hear the story of the designers and the history of women’s suffrage in Australia
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Treasury Building

Now a museum and wedding registry office, we'll see this remarkable building and hear the architectural significance of the building and the history of gold and its impact on Melbourne’s development. The gold rush era from the 1850s necessitated the construction of gold vaults to store the gold bullion coming from the Golden Triangle in Central Victoria, soon to be UNESCO listed for it’s gold history. The Old Treasury Building was therefore built in 1858-62 in the grand Renaissance Revival style, designed by “wonder boy” architect JJ Clark, at the remarkable age of nineteen. Hear the story of JJ Clark and the stunning story of this Treasury Building
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fitzroy Gardens

We’ll explore some of the hidden secrets within the spectacular heritage listed gardens. The gardens are one of the major Victorian era landscaped gardens in Australia and add to Melbourne's claim to being the garden city of Australia. Set within the gardens are an ornamental lake, a scarred tree, a visitor information centre and cafe, a conservatory, Cooks' Cottage (a house where the parents of James Cook lived, brought from England in the 1930s), tree-lined avenues, a model Tudor village, a band pavilion, a rotunda, the "Fairies' Tree", fountains and sculptures. including the Conservatory housing stunning sculptures,
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Designed by Architect William Wardell. The architecture is English Gothic of the style of the fourteenth century. Landscape Painter Sir Arthur Streeton said “it rises up in the sky in the most inspiring position in Melbourne.” Described as the peoples cathedral, we will hear about the famous and infamous people who have walked the cobbled blue stone exterior and interior of this place.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the East Melbourne Walking Tours?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the East Melbourne Walking Tours?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • printed material.
  • Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the East Melbourne Walking Tours is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for East Melbourne Walking Tours will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

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  • Printed material
  • Guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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