Melbourne Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a local
This isn’t your typical sightseeing tour—it’s a personal introduction to Melbourne, built entirely around you. Whether you're an architecture lover, foodie, history buff, or simply curious to explore local life, your host will create a route that reflects your passions and pace.
Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your preferences and travel style. Based on your responses, we’ll match you with a like-minded local who will reach out directly to plan your itinerary. Expect meaningful conversations, flexible stops, and an experience that feels more like exploring with a friend than following a script.
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Melbourne Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a local
What's included in Melbourne Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
MelbournePass-by Only
See Melbourne through the eyes of someone who lives and loves it—uncovering the city’s creativity, culture, and everyday charm. This isn’t a scripted tour—it’s an experience shaped entirely around you. Before your walk begins, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to craft an itinerary based on your interests. Whether you're into coffee culture, architecture, street art, or just exploring like a local, here are a few stops you might enjoy:
Queen Victoria MarketPass-by Only
Step into one of the city's most vibrant local institutions—browse food stalls, artisan wares, and multicultural delicacies that reflect Melbourne’s diverse communities.
ChinatownPass-by Only
Walk through one of the world’s oldest Chinatowns. Your host will point out local favorites, share food tips, and reveal the cultural threads woven into this historic district.
Inclusions
- Pre-tour questionnaire to customize the itinerary to your interests and pace
- Private and personalized 3-hour walking experience with a knowledgeable local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local suggestions
- Insider tips, local stories, and tailored recommendations throughout the tour
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host in front of Starbucks on Swanston Street. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to suit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you