Discover Melbourne: Uncover the City's Secrets with Authentic Guided Tours
A guided tour in Melbourne offers a unique, immersive experience that goes beyond the typical tourist experience. A local guide brings to life the untold stories and hidden histories of the city, intertwining them with Melbourne's renowned culinary scene.
Historical Insights
Spending time with a local guide is a great way to bring together how the local history of the area has contributed to the modern society that you see now. In Melbourne, we can highlight some aspects of indigenous culture and how this was impacted by British colonial settlement. We can show you how the many people who have come to Melbourne - from the gold rush to post-war migration - have impacted the city today. We’ll look at architecture, the way we navigate the streets themselves and (of course!) the food that we eat.
Culinary Adventures
One of our favorite ways to share the stories of our city is through food. Melbourne’s culinary options can seem overwhelming! It’s a real culinary adventure but it can feel difficult to navigate. Time and time again, we hear guests tell us that they would have walked right past the places we have selected, because they’re unassuming from the outside. Or perhaps they are down a small street they would not have ventured into. Our food tours include tastings that tell the stories of what locals love to eat and the stories of the people that make the food. You’ll leave our guided tour with a new appreciation of the food that is important to Melbourne and the people that brought it here.
Local Guides
If you are interested in really getting to know Melbourne, but have limited time, one of the best ways is with a local guide. You can have all your questions answered and get a real sense of what Melburnians are like! All our tour guides are lovely and passionate local people who enjoy showing you the best of their city. They all have favorite personal anecdotes to share with you, whether it’s a fun story from one of our historical icons or sharing their favorite restaurant as a recommendation for dinner.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences:
Of course, we cover the popular places in Melbourne, but we also like to show you some less obvious corners of the city. We might visit the lobby of a building to share some hidden architectural details or perhaps take you to a cafe that you might pass by if you were traveling solo. We have had many local Melburnians on our tours that are surprised by some of the places we take them and discover new things themselves.
So many options
We have a range of tours that cover different types of history and local knowledge from specialist local guides.
Coffee Tours: If you’re interested in where to get the best cup of coffee and how it became such a big thing in Melbourne, join our Coffee Lovers Walk.
Nightlife: If a fun night out with a bit of history about Chinese Melbourne sounds good, our Dumpling Discovery Walk
Foodie Tour: is a good bet. However, if it’s your first time in Melbourne and you’d like a bit more of an overview of the city (or you simply can’t decide between sweet and savory!) join our Foodie Discovery Walk which covers everything!
Everyone wants to feel like they have really experienced a place like a local. The only way to get local knowledge is to talk to a local and coming along on one of our guided tours is the best way to do that.
You can book any of our guided tours of Melbourne here.
