• Federation Square - Federation Square serves as a vibrant gathering spot, featuring major cultural attractions and hosting world-class events.
• Flinders Street Station - Known for its iconic domed entrance, tower, and clocks, locals often say, “I’ll meet you under the clocks.” This building is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and is your next destination.
• Young and Jacksons - Established in 1861 as the Princes Hotel and later renamed after two Irish diggers, Young & Jackson Hotel is a must-see landmark in Melbourne.
• St Paul’s Cathedral - This Anglican cathedral, serving as the church of the Diocese of Melbourne and the seat of the Archbishop of Melbourne, is next on your itinerary.
• Hosier Lane - Just a short walk along Flinders Street leads to Hosier Lane, once the clothing manufacturing district in the 1920s, and a highlight of this private tour.
• ACDC Lane - A brief five-minute walk along Flinders Lane brings you to AC/DC Lane, where you’ll discover fascinating stories about this renowned location.
• St. Collins Lane - Cross Collins Street and explore the Block Arcade, opened in 1892 and celebrated as one of the finest shopping arcades of the late Victorian era, marking your next tour stop.
• Bourke Street Mall - The Bourke Street Mall, a pedestrian-friendly and smoke-free zone, is the bustling heart of Melbourne, featuring major retail stores and is next on your list of attractions.
• Chinatown - Chinatown is a unique and renowned area of Melbourne, with roots tracing back to the gold rush era of the 1850s.
• Parliament House of Victoria - This heritage-listed building offers free public tours on non-sitting days, showcasing the impressive architecture of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, Queen’s Hall, and library.

• Local Tips and Tricks
• City Orientation
• Private Tour
• Local Guide

• Hotel pick-up and drop off

Receive a warm welcome to Melbourne on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Melbourne to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find main attractions like Chinatown and St. Pauls Cathedra, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne is one of Withlocals’ signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

• Private tour: only you & your local guide
• Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.

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