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Welcome to Melbourne By Foot, your essential walking tour of Melbourne – Australia’s cultural capital. At only $35 and with daily departures from Federation Square, our cultural walk is the best value and most convenient Melbourne day tour.

Whether you are a first time international visitor, a seasoned interstate traveller or a local with a thirst for knowledge, our friendly guide will take you on a journey of the city which explores Melbourne’s past and present. The walking tour is a must on your list of 'things to do in Melbourne'.

Our traditional tour covers a range of topics and will give you a great insight into life here in marvellous Melbourne. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge and the tours not only highlight the sites, history and stories of Melbourne, but provide guests with insight into local events and things to do. Information regarding our daily tour including departure times can be found here.

We are also proud to announce the introduction of a new night time tour called “The Beer Lovers Guide to Melbourne.” We have taken our love of Melbourne’s history & culture and combined it with our love for the evolving craft beer scene by putting together a fun and informal night time tour. Read more about the tour here.

We are also able to cater for school groups, private and corporate bookings. School group tours can be arranged to cover specific subjects or curriculum including Aboriginal and early colonial history through to art, sport and music. Been at a conference all week? Itching to get out and experience Melbourne? Please contact us to discuss your request.

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Once described as a ‘comprehensive highlight of Melbourne’, this tour is a must for any visitor and local here in the city. We look at Melbourne’s past by learning about Aboriginal history, the settlement of Melbourne and early colonial life. The tour is also a highlight of cultural aspects of modern day Melbourne.

We venture through Melbourne’s laneways and arcades, discovering street art, music & café culture as well some opulent and sometimes controversial architecture. Sporting culture, art projects and immigration history are all subjects also covered in the walk.

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Tours run at 1:00pm daily.

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The tour departs from Federation Square in between the 7-11 convenience store and the Melbourne Visitors Centre (see map). Look out for your guide in a red ‘Melbourne By Foot’ t-shirt.

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Tickets are only $35 (includes coffee/tea) and can be purchased online using our secure booking system here.

Bookings are essential - please call or email us if you have any enquiries!

Duration:

  

The tour takes 2.5 - 3 hours. This includes a 10-15 minute refreshment break along the way.

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Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for all weather conditions. Melbourne is known to experience ‘all four seasons in one day’. If it looks sunny it will probably rain (and vice versa). The tour runs in rain, hail or shine.

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The city’s fascination with beer and pub culture can be traced right back to the settlement of Melbourne. One of the founding fathers was a publican, our first mayor a brewer and the first council meeting happened in a pub. This fun and informal tour traces the history of beer consumption in the Victorian capital. We examine the early rogue settlers, the sly grog trade of gold rush era as well as the temperance movement and conservative war time drinking habits.

The tour also explores Melbourne more recent liberal liquor licensing laws, the birth of the city’s laneway bars as well as the explosion of small batch, craft or microbreweries. We stop at 4 venues to assist in our education. At each, we will try a delicious beer with a focus on Melbourne and Victorian microbreweries. The tour concludes with a burger supper.

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The tour runs on Thursday nights at 7:00pm (or by appointment. Please contact us with your request).

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The tour departs from outside the Immigration Museum (440 Flinders St). Your guide will be wearing a ‘Melbourne By Foot’ tshirt.

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The tour costs $80 and includes an array of beer tastings at 4 venues and a burger supper. Bookings can be made online using our secure booking system here.

Bookings are essential - please call or email us if you have any enquiries!

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The tour takes 3 hours and finishes in Federation Square.

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Please wear comfortable shoes (no thongs/flip flops) and be prepared for Melbourne’s erratic weather. A small umbrella and coat are recommended as well as a small bottle of water. Dress code for the venues is neat casual. We support all venues capacity to serve alcohol responsibility.

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Melbourne By Foot offers convenient, secure online bookings.
Just follow the link below to our bookings page!

Book Online






For other bookings and enquires, please contact us:

Email : info@melbournebyfoot.com

Phone : 1300 311 081





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Who is the tour suited to?

A: We have run tours to all age groups from younger children to those in their late 60s. We try to cover a range of topics which means there is certainly something in it for everyone. It is a walking tour so we ask that you have a reasonable level of fitness. The tour is conducted at a gentle pace and there is usually some sets of stairs which we can help you navigate if you have a pram. We deliberately keep our tour sizes capped at 15 to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of everyone on the tour. The Beer Lovers Guide to Melbourne is strictly for adults aged 18 and over.

Where does the tour go? How far is it?

A: If we told you... we would have to kill you... (just kidding). Our daily cultural tour starts and finishes in Federation Square. In between, we showcase some of Melbourne's diverse urban environment. We visit some parklands, the river and civic spaces as well as the famed lane ways and arcades. We also try to highlight some of the current projects which may be on in the city during your visit. This means that the route does vary accordingly. Rest assured that we will offer you a comprehensive highlight in a walk which is usually around 4 kilometres.

When does the tour run?

A: Our cultural walking tour runs daily at 1pm. Our beer tour runs on Thursday nights at 7pm. We operate in all weather – rain, hail or shine.

What should I bring on the tour?

A: Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and be prepared for all weather. A small umbrella or spray jacket is handy even if it looks sunny. Sunscreen and a bottle of water are also essentials, especially in the summer months.

Are private tours available?

A: Yes. Small and large groups can be catered for. Please use the contact details on our website to discuss your request.

Are gift vouchers available?

A: Yes. We can arrange gift vouchers for walking tours. It makes a great gift. Please send us an email with your request.

Is Melbourne better than Sydney?

A: Of course it is. Come on the tour and find out why.

Are tours available in other languages?

A: Depending on availability, we are able to offer tours in Spanish and French. Due to the nature of these tours they will be treated as a private tour.

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After years of aimlessly wandering the globe, Dave Carswell was fed up with telling the world how great Melbourne is... He wanted to show them. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and local perspective, Dave wanted to create a relaxed and friendly experience that made you feel like you were being shown around by a friend.

Melbourne By Foot was conceived in December 2009 and the tours were designed to not only highlight the sights of the city, but to provide guests with an insight into things to do in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on our expert local knowledge and we are more than happy to tell you where you can go to eat, drink, look and listen like a Melburnian. If you aren't a local, then we want you to feel like one.

Our city has a unique urban environment and Melbourne walking tours are the best way to explore. Looking for a Melbourne day tour? Please contact Melbourne By Foot and let us know when you want to indulge in our city.

Reviews

In 2012 Melbourne By Foot was featured on Coxy’s Big Break travel program as well as being highly recommended in the most recent Lonely Planet travel guides. Click on the links below to see what press and other independent travelers have written about Melbourne By Foot.

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