Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History

Uncover the captivating stories of Melbourne’s Fitzroy and Collingwood neighborhoods on this private coffee, culture, and history tour. Discover vibrant street art, enjoy a delicious coffee, and learn about the fascinating characters who have shaped these communities.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • STREAT Cromwell Cafe - Discover the incredible projects and job opportunities offered by this social enterprise café while enjoying a cup of their in-house roasted coffee.
  • Smith Street - Stroll through the back streets to reach Smith Street, one of Melbourne’s oldest shopping streets. Explore a variety of stores, from Australia’s first supermarkets to the latest pop-up shops by local artists. Along the way, admire stunning street art and learn about the area’s rich history.
  • Collingwood Yards - Dive into the vibrant arts scene and learn about other remarkable social enterprises in the area with a visit to the Collingwood Arts Precinct.
  • Keith Haring Mural - Discover Melbourne’s love for live music at an iconic venue and marvel at the impressive Keith Haring mural, one of the best-preserved public murals in the world.
  • Napier Hotel - Established in 1866, The Napier Hotel is a quintessential inner-city pub where we might conclude our journey with an afternoon refreshment.
What's Included
  • Discover some of the best street art in Melbourne including the incredible Keith Haring mural
  • Join friendly Local, English-speaking guide
  • Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Beer/Cider/Wine or Soft Drink
  • Visit a neighbourhood watering hole and an iconic live music venue loved by locals
  • We donate $1AUD to the café for every guest that joins this tour
  • Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed fresh from their in-house roastery
  • Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood
What's Not Included
  • Additional drinks and food
Additional Information

Join us as we traverse through two representative and vibrant inner-city precincts of (Naarm) Melbourne. We’ll navigate through historical lanes adorned with vivid murals and clandestine graffiti, culminating with a delectable Melbourne coffee at a distinguished local community-based cafe. Discover the highs and lows of these paired districts and some of their most intriguing inhabitants, ranging from a notorious criminal-turned-children’s writer, fervent football admirers, Australia’s “Willy Wonka”, venerable First Nations elders and recent immigrants who have made significant contributions to modern Australia. We’ll wrap up our tour after delving into the area’s burgeoning arts and live music scene with a reenergising break, offering an array of suggestions for dining, imbibing and shopping post our expedition.

  • Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Keep in mind that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable. This tour will run rain, hail or shine.
  • In the event that one of our venues will not be able to accommodate us, a suitable alternative will be offered.
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
  • This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Location
Fitzroy Town Hall
Napier Street
Outside Fitzroy Town Hall (main entrance under the clocktower), 201 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Cancellation Policy

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

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Christinewhyte
May 28, 2024
A Fitzroy/Collingwood/Carlton walking tour that is a WINNER! - Tristen our tour guide was amazing. His knowledge of the people and history of Fitzroy, Collingwood & Carlton was mind boggling. He brought the suburbs to life with his detailed observations and anecdotes. Loved the street art stories too. We didn’t want to leave at the end of the day! Thank You Tristen.
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Christine_w
May 27, 2024
A Fitzroy/Collingwood/Carlton walking tour that is a WINNER! - Tristen our tour guide was amazing. His knowledge of the people and history of Fitzroy, Collingwood & Carlton was mind boggling. He bought the suburbs to life with his detailed observations and anecdotes. Loved the street art stories too. We didn’t want to leave at the end of the day! Thank You Tristen.
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Tudor_m
Mar 20, 2024
Memorable blend of local... - Memorable blend of local stories and street art. You can see Tristan knows the area and cares deeply about its history and culture. Highly recommend, for locals as well as visitors. Guaranteed you will learn something new about Melbourne.
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619jeffry
Oct 23, 2022
Catch the Collingwood vibe - Collingwood is an inner-city Melbourne suburb, which was immortalized as "Carringbush" in Frank Hardy's epic novel "Power Without Glory." Collingwood is no longer a down at heel extension of Melbourne, it's super trendy with coffee shops, eateries, craft breweries and art galleries. Collingwood is a good place to walk around, you can get the vibe that this suburb famous.
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Kinghitter123
Mar 5, 2023
Great afternoon - We hadn't been to these neighborhoods before and had an awesome afternoon learning more about Fitzroy and Collingwood . Our Guide Tristan was informative and it was obvious he loved the area, it's culture, art and music scene (and some pretty nifty short cuts ; ) It was so cool to be shown around by a local and getting inside tips on things that were going on like the cool markets with local artists work and great local souvenirs while getting to know about the area's past, present and future. A great way to get planning your next visit to the area. Get into it!
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