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Melbourne: Private Tour Explore the City & Brighton Beach Boxes.
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Brighton
About
Experience Melbourne like never before on our expertly guided small group tour that blends iconic sights, local stories, and hidden gems.
From Federation Square and Fitzroy Gardens to the Brighton Beach Boxes and Royal Botanic Gardens, we cover the must see highlights plus those special spots only locals know.
Enjoy scenic walks, photo stops, and time for shopping, coffee, or even a cheeky wine. With optional extras like Old Melbourne Gaol and flexible pacing, this tour suits solo travellers, couples, and families alike.
Travel in comfort, learn the city’s rich history, and enjoy genuine local insight from your passionate guide. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a curious Melburn...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tickets to Melbourne Cricket Ground OR the historic Old Melbourne Gaol OR Melbourne Skydeck (Eureka Skydeck) (subject to availability)
Family friendly professional tour driver guide with Working with Children Check
Delicious coffee or hot chocolate included
Licensed tour operator, fully insured and compliant
Entry fee includes Parks Victoria admission
Premium private transportation
Bottled water and Toll roads included
Lunch and other personal expenses are not included.
Any special viewing entry (if any) and all items not listed under inclusions are if any excluded.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Melbourne: Private Tour Explore the City & Brighton Beach Boxes.
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Brighton
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About
Experience Melbourne like never before on our expertly guided small group tour that blends iconic sights, local stories, and hidden gems.
From Federation Square and Fitzroy Gardens to the Brighton Beach Boxes and Royal Botanic Gardens, we cover the must see highlights plus those special spots only locals know.
Enjoy scenic walks, photo stops, and time for shopping, coffee, or even a cheeky wine. With optional extras like Old Melbourne Gaol and flexible pacing, this tour suits solo travellers, couples, and families alike.
Travel in comfort, learn the city’s rich history, and enjoy genuine local insight from your passionate guide. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a curious Melburn...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tickets to Melbourne Cricket Ground OR the historic Old Melbourne Gaol OR Melbourne Skydeck (Eureka Skydeck) (subject to availability)
Family friendly professional tour driver guide with Working with Children Check
Delicious coffee or hot chocolate included
Licensed tour operator, fully insured and compliant
Entry fee includes Parks Victoria admission
Premium private transportation
Bottled water and Toll roads included
Lunch and other personal expenses are not included.
Any special viewing entry (if any) and all items not listed under inclusions are if any excluded.
Itinerary
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Brighton Bathing Boxes Association Inc.
Melbourne’s most colourful photo op by the sea.
These iconic, brightly painted beach boxes lining Brighton Beach are a must-see for any visitor. Perfect for beachside walks, seaside snaps, or enjoying a sunset, it’s also a great place to unwind with a treat, shop local art, or simply admire the vibrant coastal views.
45 minutes
2
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A lush garden escape with stunning landscapes and lakeside beauty.
Explore one of the world’s finest botanical gardens right in the heart of Melbourne. With over 8,500 plant species, scenic lake views, and peaceful walking paths, the Royal Botanic Gardens offer a rejuvenating break from the city bustle. Bring a camera and your curiosity for nature.
30 minutes
3
Shrine of Remembrance
Here’s a simple 4-line poem that tourists can easily understand:
In the soft evening light, the Shine of Remembrance glows,
A beautiful beacon honoring those we’ve lost.
Each gentle light holds a name, a memory, a story,
Saying softly to every visitor: “You are not forgotten.”
30 minutes
4
National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia’s oldest and most visited art gallery, founded in 1861. It has one of the largest art collections in the country over 76,000 works spanning thousands of years.
It has two main locations (both with free general entry):
NGV International (180 St Kilda Road, Southbank)
Home to international art and design from Europe, Asia, America, and beyond.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (Federation Square)
Focuses on Australian art, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous works from colonial times to today.
30 minutes
5
Melbourne Skydeck
(Optional): Melbourne Skydeck (Eureka Skydeck) (subject to availability)
1 hour
6
Cooks' Cottage
Built in 1755 in England by Captain James Cook’s parents, this charming stone cottage was carefully taken apart brick by brick, shipped to Australia, and rebuilt in Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens in 1934 to celebrate the city’s 100th birthday.
Although Captain Cook never lived here, the cottage offers a lovely look into 18th-century English family life.
30 minutes
7
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
(Optional): Australia’s sporting cathedral, home to cricket and footy legends.
Paragraph: Visit the legendary MCG where sporting history has been made for over 160 years. Whether you take a walk around the grounds, snap photos, or go inside for a self-guided tour (entry fee applies), you’ll experience the electric spirit of Australian sport firsthand.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Old Melbourne Gaol
(Optional) Step into Melbourne’s dark past at this historic former prison.
Once housing some of Australia’s most infamous criminals, Old Melbourne Gaol offers a haunting yet fascinating journey into the city’s criminal history. A 30-minute visit here unveils grim stories, preserved cells, and eerie artefacts that bring the 19th century justice system vividly to life. (Optional entry, extra fee applies.)
45 minutes
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Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne’s iconic open air market bursting with local flavour and global finds.
No trip to Melbourne is complete without a stop at Queen Vic Market. From fresh produce and gourmet bites to artisan goods and local wines, this bustling marketplace offers a true taste of the city. Take your time browsing, sipping coffee, or joining a guided tour there’s always something new to discover.
