• Parliament House of Victoria - Participate in our tour at Parliament House and explore the setting for the tale of the Australian Impressionists in Victorian Melbourne.
• Old Treasury Building - Visit the Old Treasury Building at the top of Collins Street and understand the artistic landscape during Melbourne’s Gold Rush boom years.
• Collins Street - Uncover hidden Melbourne and the artist studios of the Australian Impressionists during this pivotal era.
• Melbourne Town Hall - Delight in learning about the most important artist exhibition of the Australian Impressionists and their influence on Modern Australian Art.
• Block Arcade - Experience the charm and elegance of Melbourne’s finest shopping arcade, home to boutique artisans and creatives since 1892, and enjoy a stop at a delightful Melbourne coffee house.
• Royal Arcade - Discover Melbourne’s hidden treasures as we navigate through the city’s maze of secret laneways filled with artisan shops.
• Bourke Street Mall - Stroll through Melbourne’s main shopping district on our way to the next destination.
• Lonsdale Street - Explore a long-forgotten, hidden city laneway, admire Melbourne street art, and unravel the mystery surrounding a renowned Australian Impressionist.
• State Library Victoria - As we pass by the State Library, uncover an untold connection to the father of Australian Impressionism.
• City Circle Tram - Enjoy the excitement of a Melbourne tram ride (free) as we travel together from midtown to the river, the site of the National Gallery of Victoria.
• Flinders Street Station - Visit a Melbourne icon, one of the busiest and most stunning railway stations in the world.
• The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia - Continue our walking tour with a visit to the Australian Impressionist art collection and appreciate original works by Roberts, Streeton, McCubbin, and Russell, and their link to Monet.
• Yarra River - Relish lunch (self-arranged) on the iconic Yarra River next to Federation Square.
• Federation Square - As our tour concludes, return to Fed Square to bid farewell and enjoy the variety of dining options available.

• Ride a Melbourne tram
• Entry to the National Gallery of Victoria
• Enjoy a Melbourne coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
• Professional Artist Guide
• Postcard of an Australian Impressionist artwork
• Short art history presentation
• Small groups of no more than 10 people

• Food and drink not stated
• Gratuities

Embark on a journey into the realm of art and intrigue with Melbourne’s most distinctive new walking tour. Led by a seasoned artist, this engaging tour celebrates the lives and captivating stories of Melbourne’s Australian Impressionist artists and their remarkable ties to Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh, through the camaraderie of a trailblazing Australian artist.

Discover Melbourne’s concealed laneways, iconic landmarks, and long-forgotten heritage buildings as you unveil the vibrant studios, galleries, and bohemian spots of the 1800s. Listen to stories of artistic fervor and enduring friendships that contributed to shaping a uniquely Australian artistic identity.

During the tour, enjoy Melbourne’s famous coffee culture before concluding with a guided tour of the National Gallery of Victoria, located in Federation Square.

Experience Melbourne from an artist’s perspective, and uncover the hidden stories behind Australia’s most influential art movement and the beginnings of the country’s modern art scene.

• Children 15 and over are welcome to join if accompanied by an adult.
• This is a walking tour. Please ensure you and each of your booking party are able to comfortably walk approximately 2.5km. As part of your booking you can confirm that you and your booking party are physically fit and suffer no medical conditions which may be aggravated by this tour. You consent to receive medical treatment in the case of injury, accident or illness during the activity and to indemnify the operator against any claims in respect of this treatment.t.

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