Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History
This tour explores two of (Naarm) Melbourne’s most characteristic and colourful inner-city neighbourhoods. You’ll weave through historic streets filled with colourful murals and backstreet graffiti before enjoying a delicious Melbourne coffee at an amazing, local social enterprise cafe. Learn about the up’s and down’s of these twin neighbourhoods and some of their most fascinating characters from an infamous criminal turned children's author, passionate football fans, the “Willy Wonka” of Australia, First Nations elders and recent migrants who have helped shape modern Australia. After exploring the evolving arts and live music culture of the area we’ll end with some refreshment and give you plenty of recommendations for places to eat, drink and shop when the tour concludes.
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Melbourne Private Coffee, Culture & History Tour: Best of Fitzroy & Collingwood
What's included in Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Here you will hear about the amazing projects and employment opportunities that this social enterprise café deliver. You will try one of their own in-house roasted coffees.
Smith Street
You will walk through the back streets to get to Smith Street, one of the earliest shopping streets in Melbourne and discover all kinds of stores from the first supermarkets in Australia to the latest pop-up local artist shops. You will also see some incredible street art along the way and learn the history of the area.
Discover the amazing arts scene and hear about other incredible social enterprises in the area with a visit to the Collingwood Arts Precinct.
Inclusions
- Discover some of the best street art in Melbourne including the incredible Keith Haring mural
- Join friendly Local, English-speaking guide
- Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Beer/Cider/Wine or Soft Drink
- Visit a neighbourhood watering hole and an iconic live music venue loved by locals
- We donate $1AUD to the café for every guest that joins this tour
- Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed fresh from their in-house roastery
- Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood
- Additional drinks and food
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Keep in mind that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable. This tour will run rain, hail or shine.
- In the event that one of our venues will not be able to accommodate us, a suitable alternative will be offered.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
- This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Outside Fitzroy Town Hall (main entrance under the clocktower), 201 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
End Points
- Fitzroy (near public transport back to the City Centre)
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Dress Code Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Keep in mind that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable. This tour will run rain, hail or shine. Dietary Notes This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests. Please notify us in advance of any dietary needs. You can do so by emailing us at [email protected]. Closure of sites If any of the venues are closed, suitable replacement venues will be visited instead. Sustainability Tips We encourage sustainability and advise you to bring your own reusable water bottle and coffee cup if you have one. Review us How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.
