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Check out some of Melbourne's best tours including history, ghost, food & drink and many others.
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--> Fort Queenscliff, 1 King St Queenscliff
Enjoy the rare opportunity to join a guided tour of a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 years of Australia's heritage on display. You will...
--> Spirit of Tasmania Quay, 136 Corio Quay Road North Geelong
Two ships make up the Spirit of Tasmania fleet that sails between mainland Australia - Victoria (Geelong) and Tasmania (Devonport) departing at each port daily. Spirit of Tasmania caters for all...
--> 1 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran, seats 400 passengers running between Geelong and Docklands (Melbourne). The ferry from Geelong to Melbourne and back is a...
--> Portarlington Pier Portarlington
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran vessel seats 400 passengers running between Portarlington and Docklands (Melbourne). Portarlington: Portarlington Pier,...
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Departing from Melbourne you will begin the tour with a wander along the esplanade at the Geelong waterfront savouring the fresh sea air and taking in all the waterside sights. Then you're off to...
--> Queenscliff Ferry Terminal, 1 Wharf Street East Queenscliff
The spectacular 40-minute trip on the Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service links Melbourne's most magnificent coastal regions: the Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula. Both destinations...
--> Southbank Promenade, Southgate Promenade Southbank
--> When: Friday 18th September 2026 - Tuesday 6th October 2026
Make the most of the spring school holidays and discover Melbourne from the water! Enjoy a fun-filled adventure with Melbourne River Cruises and explore the city's sights, waterfront and hidden...
--> Fed Square (start) Melbourne
--> When: Friday 9th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
Walk Melbourne's darker history through the stories of women, crime and justice this October during the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2026. In Her Footsteps In Her Footsteps: Women, Crime & Justice...
--> State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street Melbourne
City of Literature - 3 Hour Walking Tour An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne's status as a city that has been shaped by writers, readers, publishers and ideas. Thursdays...
--> Marvel Stadium, Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
Marvel Stadium has launched a new behind-the-scenes tour experience, giving visitors unprecedented access to the people, places and technology that power one of Australia's busiest sporting and...
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Ideal for first-time visitors and new arrivals, this private Melbourne walking tour offers a personalized way to discover the city's sights and sounds while learning about its rich history and...
--> Southbank Promenade, Southgate Promenade Southbank
Melbourne City to Williamstown Return Ferry Cruise - 2 Hours every weekend. Hop on board this two hour cruise that ventures out into Port Phillip Bay to Williamstown. Departing from Southbank...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
Discover Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market with a local guide! Taste diverse treats, learn about the city's foodie culture, and enjoy an intimate small group of max Get ready to dive into...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
There is only one way to begin a Queen Victoria Market experience - with expertly poured coffee, innovative artisan pastries and award-winning Australian cheeses. As you immerse yourself in the...
Experience the ultimate thrill with our Great Ocean Road sightseeing and a heart-stopping Otway Zipline adventure with Thrill Experiences. Visit the famous sights along Victoria's Great Ocean Road...
--> Live Wire Park, 180 Erskine Falls Road Lorne
Ramp up the adrenaline as you go wild at Lorne Livewire Park the ultimate elevated adventure in the heart of the Great Ocean Road region. Departing from Melbourne you will experience some of the...
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Hop On Hop Off Yarra Valley - RED Route Visit the wineries in the Yarra Valley without having to drive yourself on this hop-on hop-off bus service from Melbourne. The valley is rich in...
--> Starts: Queen Victoria Market 513 Queen Street Melbourne
Dive into the dark side of Melbourne with tales of haunted graveyards and the infamous Jack The Ripper on this chilling guided walking tour. We're not just spooking you with stories; we're taking...
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A true bucket list experience playing tennis on Melbourne's famous blue courts, home of the Australian Open. It all comes to life in Melbourne's world famous sporting precinct where you can see...
--> Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell Street, Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 3rd December 2026 - Saturday 6th March 2027
Step behind the walls of Old Melbourne Gaol, where Australia's most notorious outlaw met his end - and the legend began. This tour follows the extraordinary final chapter of Ned Kelly's life,...
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Visit Victoria's leading science and technology museum, Scienceworks. See gigantic machines, the Lightning Theatre, the historic century-old Pumping Station, and the Melbourne Planetarium, all...
--> Day's Walk Farm, 27 Koronis Rd Keilor
--> When: Monday 5th October 2026
Selected Saturday and Sunday's at Days Walk Farm in Keilor. Day's Walk Farm host regular tours for a behind-the-scenes look at the labour and love that goes into growing some of Melbourne's...
--> 131 Harbour Esplanade. Victoria Harbour Docklands
Portarlington Mussel Tour Ferry aboard Port Phillip Ferris is an intimate boat tour that celebrates Portarlington Mussels Take the ferry direct from Docklands to Portarlington in only 70 minutes....
--> Bellarine Peninsula
Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Aboriginal Cultural...
--> Melbourne Recital Centre, Cnr Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Southbank
--> When: Monday 5th October 2026
Located on the corner of Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne Recital Centre comprises two of the greatest acoustic spaces for the performance of live music in the world: the 1000-seat...
--> Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St Melbourne
Explore historical exhibits and learn about immigrant experiences. Visit the Immigration Museum in the Old Customs House to learn about Victoria's communities. A guide will explain the history...
--> Melbourne Park, Batman Avenue and Olympic Boulevard Melbourne
A true bucket list experience playing tennis on Melbourne's famous Australian Open blue courts. Court hire, balls & racquets included. Plus go on a tour of Melbourne's world famous sporting...
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Your picnic destination is a mystery, only found by solving clues together. A Mystery Picnic is a self-guided food and adventure experience with a difference. Choose between a Single Date...
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Scienceworks is bursting with things to challenge curious minds of all ages. Victoria's leading science and technology museum houses a myriad of marvels, with gigantic machines, an electrifying...
--> Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street Melbourne
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Manchester Unity Building, including an exclusive look of the renowned Art Deco Boardroom, the rooftop and tower exterior! Tour Route: Manchester Unity Building...
--> Richmond Rowing Club 7 Boathouse Dr, Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 5th December 2026
Get a different perspective at Melbourne's iconic sights on a kayak tour along the Yarra River. Leave from Federation Square and paddle past popular sights such as Princes Bridge, Flinders Street...
--> Mercantile Rowing Club, 5 Boathouse Dr, Melbourne
Experience the Yarra River like never before atop our cutting-edge waterbikes. This isn't your typical river journey; it's an adventure that offers an unobstructed 360-degree view of Melbourne's...
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Mornington Waterbike Tour - 90 Minutes Explore Mornington Peninsula's stunning coastline and experience chance encounters with marine life on a unique waterbike tour. Suitable for all fitness...
--> Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue South Yarra
Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne in the comfort of an open-air mini van with live commentary. The gardemns are world-famous for its spectacular vistas across sweeping lawns and...
--> Shrine of Remembrance, Corner St Kilda Road and Domain Road Melbourne
Delve deeper into the important features and history behind the Shrine of Remembrance in this guided tour of the commemorative spaces, special exhibitions and the personal stories that make the...
--> Fed Square, Corner Swanston Street and Flinders Street Melbourne
There are so many great restaurants in Melbourne, and when you have not much time, why not do a few in one evening? This Melbourne city restaurants & food tour will take you to some of the best...
--> St Paul's Cathedral - Melbourne, Corner Swanston St Walk and Flinders St Melbourne
For those who love history, exploring the Golden Mile Heritage Walk is a must on your visit to Melbourne. Learn about the city's history and culture from your informative guide as you visit many...
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Starting from the heart of the city we walk along the Yarra River into Melbourne's world famous sporting precinct exploring over 150 years of sports history ranging from the Olympics, cricket,...
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1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade Only your party and no-one else - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 5 guests Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and spend a day...
--> La Trobe's Cottage, Cnr Birdwood Ave and Dallas Brooks Drive Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 4th October 2026
Sundays - October to April, 1 - 4pm (last tour 3.30pm) Join us on a tour of the charming La Trobe's Cottage. It is over 180 years since our first Governor and his family arrived in Melbourne....
--> Walsh Street | Robin Boyd Foundation, 290 Walsh Street South Yarra
Each Walsh Street Guided Tour begins with a talk packed with information about Robin Boyd - from his years as an architecture student to working with Gromboyd, his influences and travels to critical...
--> Rippon Lea Estate | House & Gardens, 192 Hotham Street Elsternwick
Explore the diverse family of birds that call Rippon Lea home. Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other...
--> Quarantine Station - Point Nepean National Park, Point Nepean National Park Point Nepean
Running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Quarantined: Stories Behind the Gates is an all-new immersive guided tour of Point Nepean Quarantine Station that brings these histories...
--> HM Pentridge Prison, Corner Pentridge Boulevard and Champ Street Coburg
Tour by National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Ready to journey into unsettling yet essential history? At the "B Division" you will hear all about the highs and lows of inmates and warders...
--> Departs from outside Royal Melbourne Hotel Bourke Street Melbourne
Experience a spine chilling journey through Melbourne CBD's dark history, where the past lingers in haunted pubs and laneways. Enjoy an ale in a former police station now haunted by a mysterious...
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Airport Transfers | Melbourne CBD To & From Melbourne Airport From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Melbourne City. ‘Turn up and go' services 4:00am - 1:00am, 7 days per week. There's...
--> Old Treasury Building, 20 Spring Street Melbourne
The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. This monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions, including the beautiful building. See areas of the...
--> 2 Swanston St Melbourne
Immerse yourself in the history of Melbourne while snacking away on donuts on this shared walking tour of the city. Follow your guide through Melbourne's laneways as they share stories from...
--> Fed Square, Corner Swanston Street and Flinders Street Melbourne
Immerse yourself in Melbourne's unique culture on the History & Donuts Walking Tour a casual morning stroll that explores some of Melbourne's most noteworthy buildings and amazing streets all while...
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Melbourne is Australia's culinary capital, but to discover the city's foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne's atmospheric laneways and arcades;...
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Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Melbourne: A cosmopolitan town with rich culture, history, and a passion for food, art, sport and True Crime. - Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour revisiting...
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Get your sports fix and dive into the sport capital of Australia on this tour. Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit Commonwealth Games Athletes Village Flemington Racecourse Melbourne Cricket...
--> Point Cook Homestead, 1 Point Cook Homestead Road Point Cook
Learn about the haunted history of one of the first homesteads in Australia, the Altona Homestead. Follow your entertaining and informative guide into the house and around the grounds during your...
--> Cruden Farm, 60 Cranbourne Road Langwarrin
Embark on a captivating 60-minute walking tour at Cruden Farm, a 100-acre estate at the gateway to Mornington Peninsula. Discover Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's enduring legacy as you immerse yourself...
--> Grampians
Grampians National Park Day Tour (includes transport from Melbourne) is a nature-lover's paradise with amazing waterfalls, panoramas and wildlife. Grampians National Park The Grampians National...
--> Rotor One Hangar 7 Wirraway Rd Essendon
Experience a 30 minute helicopter tour that combines the amazing aerial views over Melbourne CBD and the iconic beaches of Port Phillip Bay. You will lift off from the helipad at Essendon Airport...
--> Rotor One, Hangar 7, Wirraway Rd Essendon
Consistently rated as one of the best things to do in Melbourne, skip the queues and take a helicopter to see all Melbourne's best landmarks and tourist attractions in just 20 minutes. As you walk...
--> Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue South Yarra
See the Royal Botanic Gardens through ancient eyes on this guided walk learning about local food and healing sharing stories and wisdom. Womin djeka! Journey into the ancestral lands of the Koolin...
--> Altona Homestead, 128 Queen Street Altona
Altona Homestead on the outskirts of Melbourne is one of the oldest homesteads in the country so it's only fitting it is the site of a ghost tour. This 90-minute tour of the homestead will take...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
The Ultimate Foodie Tour is a delicious and fascinating guided walking tour of the iconic Queen Victoria Market. Taste the freshest produce, discover unique ingredients, learn tips and tricks for...
--> Melbourne Cricket Ground, Barassi Way, Jolimont
Access parts of the Australian Sports Museum that are usually off limits during a tour of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. You'll enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the inner sanctum of MCG as...
--> Melbourne Cricket Ground, Barassi Way, Jolimont
This tour of Melbourne's Cricket Ground (MCG) must-do for sports buffs who want to know more about Australia's sporting history. Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the arena not open to the...
--> Moonlit Sanctuary | Wildlife Conservation Park, 550 Tyabb Road Pearcedale
Join us on this unique wildlife safari and meet some amazing animals with one of our passionate guides. You'll get up close to potoroos, gliders, endangered quolls, pademelons, and many other...
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Melbourne Scary Tales and Hidden Bar Tour with Drinks Set out on foot and unearth Melbourne's bone-chilling past during this three hour night tour of the CBD. Learn about the city's spooky...
--> Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, Station Street Alexandra
--> When: Saturday 31st October 2026 - Sunday 1st November 2026
Services operate on selected days around the second and fourth weekend of the month (This page = 4th weekend of the month). Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum open and trains running...
--> Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, Station Street Alexandra
--> When: Saturday 3rd October 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Services operate on selected days around the second and fourth weekend of the month. The Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum is a tourist railway and museum situated in north-central Victoria....
--> Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Road Werribee
Experience your own African adventure with an Off Road Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo. You will be completely immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah as you travel across the...
--> Tiny Bear Distillery, 7/10 Henderson road, Knoxfield
Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Paddle and Cheese at Tiny Bear Distillery in Knoxfield . Prepare to be GINspired! You'll sit down to enjoy a tasting paddle of a selection of gins accompanied...
--> Melbourne Wholesale Market | Fruit Vegetable & Flower, 55 Produce Drive Epping
On Saturday's at 5am in Epping, C the Market gives the public the opportunity to join the morning's trade at the Wholesale Flower Market. Melbourne Wholesale Flower Market This market is never...
--> HM Pentridge Prison, Corner Pentridge Boulevard and Champ Street Coburg
See inside HM Prison Pentridge - B Division, including the Panopticon reflection garden, A Division, H Division and the Rock Breaking Yards. HM Prison Pentridge in Coburg was built in 1851 and...
--> Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham Street Albert Park
Go behind the scenes and meet our talented artists and craftspeople that makes Gasworks Arts Park the premier arts precinct in the City of Port Phillip. Take a tour of our heritage multi-arts...
--> State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street Melbourne
2.5 to 3 hour walking tour starting at 10:30am + 2.30pm daily Tour starts at the State Library of Victoria FREE (Pay what you think it's worth) I'm Free Walking Tours of Melbourne | There...
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True Secrets Melbourne is a Self Guided Walking Tour in APP format. Witness 7 secret moments that hardly anyone knows about. Our detectives have collected twenty secrets from Melbourne's...
--> Black Rock House, 34 Ebden Avenue Black Rock
Held on the first Sunday of the Month from 1 - 4pm, costumed guides share the intriguing history of Black Rock house built by Charles Hotson Ebden. Devonshire Tea is served in the Ballroom from...
--> Coombe Yarra Valley | Melba Estate, 673-675 Maroondah Highway Coldstream
Join us on Melba's Garden Walk to experience seven acres of gardens landscaped over 100 years ago. Our gardens are able to be viewed via a guide only. Bookings are essential. Once the home of...
--> Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue South Yarra
Sit back and enjoy a unique view of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne on a chauffeured cruise around the Ornamental Lake. Your professional punter will guide you around the picturesque islands...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour This private walking tour of Melbourne's markets has a special focus on multicultural aspects that make up the diverse landscape of the city....
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Hidden Melbourne, Ghosts, Murder & Mystery Tour This 90 minute Old Melbourne Ghost Tour is one of our oldest and most popular tours. For an evening filled with chills, storytelling, history...
--> Herring Island, Como Landing , Alexandra Ave South Yarra
--> When: Saturday 2nd January 2027 - Monday 29th March 2027
Access to Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park is accessible only by punt from Como Landing to Herring Island Jetty and Landing. A punt service operates on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)...
Take a scenic along picturesque Swan Bay from Queenscliff to Lakers Siding and back. Enjoy a scenic journey on board our Heritage Steam trains. Travel beside Swan Bay and across the rolling hills...
Step back in time to an era of elegance and decadence, into the Golden Age of rail travel when the journey was as important as the destination. Our first class carriages offer a unique rail...
--> Sorrento Ferry Terminal, Sorrento Ferry Terminal, 10 Esplanade, Sorrento
The spectacular 40-minute trip on the Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service links Melbourne's most magnificent coastal regions: the Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula. Both destinations...
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Going out at night in a new city can be scary as you don't want to get lost or risk missing the best spots. Remove the fear by spending an evening out in Melbourne with a local. They'll take you...
--> Melbourne Observatory, Birdwood Ave South Yarra
Embark on a captivating journey through time and space with our guided tours at the Melbourne Observatory. Dating back to 1861, discover the Melbourne Observatory's significant place in...
--> State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street Melbourne
Discover the fascinating history of books on a guided tour of *World of the Book*, exploring more than 400 rare and historically significant treasures from State Library Victoria's remarkable...
![The Explorer [bus] Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens](https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/image/ico-cranbuss.jpg "The Explorer [bus] Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens")
--> Royal Botanic Gardens | Cranbourne, 1000 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne
The Explorer is the most convenient way to navigate Cranbourne's 15 hectare Australia Garden as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Discover the iconic Australian landscape on an...
--> Daylesford Spa Country Railway, 18 Raglan Street Daylesford
Heritage Train Rides - Every Sunday + Wednesday's during school holidays. Come and ride a train straight out of the good old days, when life was simpler and train services were an essential part...
--> Mont De Lancey Homestead & Museum, 71 Wellington Road Wandin
Take a tour of the Mont De Lancey homestead and grounds - see historical buildings, enjoy the garden, visit the museum and see the blacksmiths, woodturners and vintage machinery. During your...
--> Berth No 3, Southgate Promenade Southbank
Highlights of Melbourne Cruise Duration: 2 hours Cruise the Yarra river and admire Melbourne's spectacular skyline on a two hour narrated city cruise. Your cruise includes both the down and...
--> Yarra Valley Railway, Healesville-Kinglake Road Healesville
Visiting the Yarra Valley Railway Trains depart Healesville Station on the hour from 10am to 4pm, every Sunday, Public Holiday and Wednesday's in School Holidays (excluding Christmas...
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Think you're a foodie? Do your travel plans lead to your best gourmand adventures? Are you torn by delicious culinary choices? If your answers are 'yes', then why not kick off with the 'Bucket...
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Explore the city's collection of secret galleries, hidden shops, and laneway cafes on a journey that introduces you to a beloved piece of Melbourne culture. During your tour, stop for a macaron...
--> Woodlands Lodge, 10 St Johns Road Oaklands Junction
Come and explore Melbourne's backyard on horseback with Woodlands Trail Riding. Located only 5 minutes from Melbourne International Airport and 30 minutes from the heart of Melbourne, there is no...
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Sip your choice of drinks on a "hidden" bar walking tour in Melbourne. Stroll with your guide to four locations for cocktails, Australian wine and beer, stopping into a classic pub, a...
--> Heide | Museum of Modern Art, 7 Templestowe Rd Bulleen
Discover the art on display, the history of Heide, its architecture, gardens or sculpture park in one of our guided tours. History Tour The Heide Story Tuesday, 11am + Sundays,...
--> Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Ave Eltham
Explore Montsalvat on a curated walking tour that brings its history and creative future to life. Led by our volunteer tour guide, the tour offers an engaging, insightful experience that...
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The hidden bars of Melbourne are so well-hidden that even locals have trouble finding them. Take the guesswork out of your evening by joining this small-group tour that leads you to the city's...
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Melbourne Milk Chocolate Lovers Walking Tour with Wine and Chocolate Pairing Discover Melbourne while indulging in milk chocolate tastings. This walking tour is a small-group tour and has...
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
On this tour, a guide will take you through the Pumping Station that turned 'Smellbourne' back into Melbourne. Learn where POO goes (when it leaves your toilet) Poo Story You'll walk through...
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This walking tour is ideal for beer lovers, as it stops at bars specializing in Australian beer and liquor, a microbrewery, and more. Your fun (and drink)-loving local guide will tell you all...
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