• MELTours - Meet your guide at the Manchester Unity Building at 10am. In 1934, Melbourne celebrated its centenary and this event provided a catalyst for a building boom that transformed the city. As a result, Melbourne has some of the finest Art Deco buildings in the world, with many of the best examples located in the city centre.

Follow your Art Deco guide to see and hear about various types of architecture in the city, including the Manchester Unity Building and the Majorca Building. Learn how to recognize the Art Deco style, including the use of terracotta ‘self-cleaning’ tiles, the distinctive patterning, and other design details of the genre. Discover how Spanish, Egyptian, Mayan and other cultures influenced the style and how this was an indicator as to what people were interested in during this time.

Finish your tour at 12 noon in the city.

• • Local guide

• Hotel pickup
• Food and drinks

Explore the captivating Art Deco architecture of Melbourne on this intimate, 2-hour walking tour. Gain insights into Melbourne’s history and culture while appreciating the city’s renowned Art Deco structures, such as the Manchester Unity Building and Majorca Building. Uncover intriguing details about the tiles, patterns, and designs that were in vogue during the 1930s, and learn how the 1934 Centenary of Melbourne, along with Mayan, Spanish, and Egyptian art, shaped the city’s architectural landscape.

• Minimum age is 13 years
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

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