Personalised Half Day With A Local In Melbourne: Discover Melbourne's Authentic Side

Experience the real Melbourne with a personalized half-day tour. Explore famous landmarks, hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the city’s culture with a local guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Queen Victoria Market - You can visit this longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
  • Chinatown - You could enjoy the vibrant, historic neighborhood offering numerous Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events.
  • Treasury Gardens - If you enjoy greenery this park is a must and you will also…
What's Included
  • 100% Private and personalised experience
  • Walking experience with optional public transport or taxi suggestions
  • 4 hours with a Local Host
  • Hotel meet-up (on request for central locations)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Ditch the guidebook and get ready to see the real Melbourne! Explore the city as you would if you were staying with a friend who lived there, and in just half a day you’ll discover why the locals here are so passionate about their city. See the famous landmarks, experience the city’s beauty and discover hidden gems. See the highlights and immerse…

Location
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Swanston Street
Upon booking a different meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jane689
Jul 16, 2023
It was like being shown around Melbourne by a friend or family member - Chris, our guide, is extremely knowledgeable on history, culture as well as a variety of topics. He is a great listener and helped us define our general ideas of what we wanted to see. We learned so much-he is a great storyteller and provided so many facts and information on what we were seeing. We feel like we saw the highlights of Melbourne. We definitely recommend Chris and will be sure to use him again on a return trip.
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Danaelena22
Dec 27, 2022
Returning to Melbourne is already "planned" - Because of my 3 full days short trip in Melbourne, I decided to book a personalized tour, to be able to get some city history, relevant places, architecture knowledge, fast, organized, as my time in the city was limited and had no opportunity to read or get informed, prior the trip. Chris (my guide), after the usual greetings, took his time to break the ice, and get one more confirmation about my interests, making sure that i hadn't change my mind. In 3, almost 4 hours, Chris has managed to take me to great, beautiful places in Melbourne, starting with iconic Flinders Street and Station, to St Patrick's Cathedral, the Parliament House, Royal Building, ACDC street and so many others ...and at every stop Chris provided relevant facts and the story behind each place/building. It's quite amazing how much information and knowledge you get from 4 hours of conversing, walking, listening and enjoying the views. Chris made sure that I get enough pointers and suggestions from my next day, and because of his tips succeeded to have a very "proficient" day on my own as well. For those who have limited time in Melbourne, and you want to get to know the city and its beauty, I highly recommend the tour, and Chris :-) - as his love and admiration for the city contributed to my decision to return next year.
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Connector10073362679
May 7, 2024
Many different faces of Melbourne - We had a very pleasant time exploring Melbourne City with my guide, Moji. She was very smiling and kind. She took many my family photos in front of various tourist spots. She asked us questions about what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go, and she got it done quickly. She took us to various places such as Melbourne's back streets, casinos, historical sites, and markets. At the market, I had the pleasure of purchasing a painting depicting Melbourne's landmarks with her. She found me a nice painting shop. I would like to thank her for making the most of her effort for our sightseeing within the limited time of 4 hours.
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Lindsay_h
Jan 25, 2023
The tour was not... - The tour was not avertissed as promised. The tour guide didn’t know much about the history or important events of Melbourne but he could tell us where to get the best coffee! A total waste of time and money. And now we’re leaving Melbourne without knowing much about it
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From $69
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).