Melbourne Architecture Tour: Exploring 180 Years of Architectural Styles

Embark on a captivating journey through Melbourne’s architectural history. From iconic symbols to sustainable marvels, explore 180 years of architectural styles on this engaging tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Federation Square - s
  • Flinders Street Station - a
  • 333 Collins Street - s
  • ANZ Bank Museum - jh
  • Scots Church - b
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Two-hour walking tour highlighting Melbourne’s eclectic architecture
Additional Information

Since its establishment by Europeans 180 years ago, Melbourne has seen the incredible talent of numerous gifted architects. Partake in the MELTours’ Architecture Tour of Melbourne to explore unique architectural designs that cover the period from the 1850s up until today. You’ll encounter buildings that range from deeply symbolic to ones where sustainability is key in their design.

Location
St Pauls Cathedral
Flinders Street
Outside St Paul’s Cathedral, cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Melbourne - on the front walkway of the church between main Flinders St entrance and the side door on Swanston St.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Happytraveller717
Aug 14, 2024
visitors view of melbourne architecture - John was an excellent guide & was informative & friendly. we discovered so much about the architecture of the buildings in Melbourne, it was well worth doing the tour.
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H5079bmsusanr
Jul 9, 2024
Excellent - The tour was really excellent. San was extremely knowledgeable, shared so much history and architectural information. It gave me a whole insight into Melbourne that I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.
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Millerl619
Apr 18, 2024
Great tour guide ! - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He shared many interesting facts and tidbits about architecture and buildings in Melbourne. It was enjoyable and I would recommend this tour if you’re interested in learning about history and architecture in Melbourne
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Linda_m
Jan 11, 2024
Thursday afternoon - We had a great informative tour. Architecture and history. Exactly what we needed to keep us going immediately after our arrival from Utah, USA.
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T5742coursulag
Nov 9, 2023
Excellent way to spend two hours - Rob our guide was fantastic! Really knowledgeable and fun. Would highly recommend to walk if you are interested in the history of buildings, their design and architecture!
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Mallorya918
Sep 4, 2023
Great experience! Want to go back for more! - We had a great time! We learned so much not only about the architecture of Melbourne but also it's history. The tour guide gave great insights about the WHY behind the different architectural designs we saw that really piqued our interest. He also shared local tidbits about good places to eat, drink, and shop along the way.
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Valerie_l
Apr 19, 2023
Wonderful tour of historic buildings in the CBD - A fascinating tour of architectural buildings in the CBD. San is a wonderful guide who really knows his business!
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Thin
Apr 13, 2023
Best introduction to Melbourne - Architecture and history are two of my main interests and this was exactly the introduction to Melbourne that I needed. San is a charming man, with in depth knowledge, and was patient in answering all my questions.
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Mikeyq983ub
Nov 18, 2022
Worth every step. - Excellent guide in John. Local knowledge with world experience. Easy answers to many questions. Very good collection of building types, and knowledge of many details of each building. After tour I enjoyed revisiting some sites to take in points covered during the tour. Easy walk. Good humor.
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Declan_c
Jan 6, 2023
Great tour. - Our guide was very informative about the 19th century architectural history. We explored the centre. I would recommend this trip as it makes you appreciate these buildings.
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