• Yarra River - Stroll along Melbourne’s Yarra River on the Crown Riverwalk, enjoy the skyline; view the tallest buildings and art installations along the route.
• Southbank - Experience the first of two bridges crossing the Yarra to Flinders Street Station and more on this exclusive tour.
• Melbourne Skydeck - Pass by Eureka Tower, currently the tallest building in Melbourne.
• Evan Walker Bridge - The second bridge is the Southbank Footbridge, featuring a curved beam that towers above.
• Princes Bridge - Designed by Jenkins, D’Ebro, and Grainger, Princes Bridge was built between 1886-88 by David Munro.
• Arts Centre Melbourne - The Arts Centre Melbourne, a complex of unique venues including Hamer Hall, Playhouse Theatre, State Theatre, Fairfax Studio, Galleries, and the Australian Music Vault, is next on the itinerary.
• Australian Music Vault - Immerse yourself in Australian music memorabilia during this private tour.
• National Gallery of Victoria - Adjacent, visit the National Gallery of Victoria for a brief look at the world’s largest stained glass ceiling by Simon Fieldhouse.
• Federation Square - Cross St Kilda Road, with Kings Domain to the right and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl beyond, named after the founder of the Myer Emporium Department Store.
• Flinders Street Station - Opened in 1910, Flinders Street Station features French Renaissance architecture, spans two city blocks, and was the first railway station in an Australian city, once the world’s busiest passenger station in the late 1920s.
• Young and Jacksons - Heritage-listed, this site was preserved from demolition for metro works, with fascinating history behind this magnificent building.
• St Paul’s Cathedral - St. Paul’s Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral constructed between 1880-91, serves as the Anglican cathedral of the Diocese of Melbourne and the seat of the Archbishop of Melbourne.
• Hosier Lane - Next is Hosier Lane, a bluestone laneway renowned for its high-quality, sophisticated Urban Street Art, often political and controversial, with frequent changes.
• ACDC Lane - Named in tribute to the Australian rock band AC/DC, this lane is rich with stories and art.
• Block Arcade - Cross Collins Street and explore the Block Arcade, opened in 1892 and regarded as one of the finest shopping arcades of the late Victorian era.
• Bourke Street Mall - A pedestrian and smoke-free mall, the heart of Melbourne, featuring two major department stores, David Jones and Myer.
• Chinatown - Next is Chinatown, a distinctive and renowned area of Melbourne dating back to the gold rush days of the 1850s.
• Meyers Place Bar - Walk a few blocks over Russell and Exhibition Streets, turn right at Crossley Lane, and return to Bourke Street to Pellegrini’s Bar, a Melbourne institution co-owned and founded by the late Sisto Malsapina.
• Parliament House of Victoria - Continue left along Bourke Street for a few minutes to reach Spring Street and the imposing Parliament House, a prominent Melbourne landmark and the meeting place for the Parliament of Victoria at the end of the Hoddle Grid.
• Princess Theatre - Discover stories, including the one about the theatre being haunted by a friendly ghost, Federici. Many of the world’s most successful productions have been staged here, including Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, and Mamma Mia!

• Private Tour
• Local Guide
• 1 local drink/tasting

• Hotel pick up and drop off

This isn’t just any city tour; it’s the ultimate Melbourne experience from a fresh perspective! Discover Melbourne on a city tour that provides a comprehensive overview, featuring city highlights, hidden treasures, engaging storytelling, and a delightful local treat - this tour truly has it all!

Say goodbye to large tourist groups and crowded spots; it’s time to explore Melbourne at its finest through the eyes of a local. Visit iconic landmarks like Chinatown, Block Arcade, and the National Gallery of Victoria, while also uncovering hidden gems and city secrets with the guidance of a knowledgeable local expert. Plus, enjoy a special local treat as a bonus.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals’ signature tours offered in major cities around the globe. We collaborate with enthusiastic local guides who receive a fair wage. We support local economies by exclusively offering local products and help prevent over-tourism by maintaining small, non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and steer clear of typical tourist paths.

• Private tour: only you & your local guide
• CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
• 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.