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Tour guide in Melbourne Leanne S.
I'm Leanne S., your private tour guide in Melbourne
Guide #33502
Hi, and a very warm welcome to Melbourne! I have been a tour guide since 2016 and absolutely love sharing Melbourne and Victoria with travellers like you. My background as a research librarian and then a school teacher has provided the perfect preparation and skill set for what I do now. My approach on your tour is to 'peel back the layers' of what you are seeing so you truly understand the 'why' and 'how' of Melbourne's natural and built environments, our history and culture. I do this with a strong connection to this part of Australia, living all of my life here and being a proud 7th generation Melburnian with a convict ancestor. I love history and I enjoy sharing stories about local people, events and places to bring your tour alive. I show you hidden treasures you would miss if exploring alone or in a large group. My main interests are cycling and walking. I have cycled the The Camino in Spain, pedalled across Australia from west to east, and trekked the Great Ocean Walk twice. On a day off, I'm likely to be walking, cycling or taking a tram or road trip to explore another local area that could inspire a new tour addition for you. You will find me to be professional, friendly, easygoing and a good listener. I understand the importance of representing the face of Australia to you and I genuinely enjoy your company. I am a Professional member of Tour Guides Australia, an assurance that I am fully accredited and maintain all of the appropriate certificates, licences and insurances, to work as a tour guide in Australia. This includes a Parks Victoria licence to conduct tours in Victoria's national and state parks. Melbourne itself is best seen by walking and using the trams. Further afield, I generally drive my own vehicle, a top-of-the-range 2017 SUV Ford Escape Titanium, with air conditioning, leather seats, a sunroof, tray tables and full safety features. My vehicle comfortably seats 3 average size adults. I take great pride in presenting my car to a super clean standard. For groups of 4-11 travellers requiring more room, I can hire and drive a larger modern car or minibus to suit. I also have a licence to drive a 24-seater coach. If you would like a tour modified or extended to a multi-day experience, please just ask, as I happily accommodate all reasonable requests. Leanne
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Geelong
Phillip Island
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138 reviews
- Mary A.April 2026
We had an amazing time with Leanne while exploring Melbourne as a potential college destination. She did a fantastic job balancing the needs of different age groups, ensuring everyone was engaged while still giving our eldest a truly memorable experience of the city. Thank you again, Leanne, for such a wonderful day!
Replied from Leanne S.
Thanks Mary. It was lovely to meet you all and to show you how Melbourne provides a terrific lifestyle for young children, university students and adults. All the best as you continue your travel here and also reconnect with your family in Australia. Leanne
- Dennis B.March 2026
Leanne was an amazing guide. Organized, personable, knowledgeable and uplifting. In our five plus hour tour I think we saw as much of Melbourne as possible and all the sites on her agenda happened to fit into what we wanted to experience as well. She was also very flexible in adjusting timing at sites so we could see as much as possible. Couldn't expect a better...
Replied from Leanne S.
Thanks Dennis, for your kind comments. I'm so glad you could all achieve your long term goal of (finally) visiting Australia, and that your brief stop in Melbourne added value to your overall travel experience in our region. I loved all your questions and observations too! It was a true privilege and pleasure to meet you all. May you have many more wonderful holidays...
Beth G.March 2026Leanne was the absolute consumate host and the best guide! She was super accessible before we met to make sure we knew where to meet and what we wanted to see. The day of she was flexible and was spot on time to start our walk about. We had just three hours but she did not miss a beat and thoughtfully showed us all around Melbourne. She provided us with interesting facts...
Replied from Leanne S.
Thanks Beth and Carol, You were the perfect guests too! Thanks for fitting in your tour time for the afternoon and for showing such keen interest in the big picture and small spaces of our city. Hope you enjoyed the Rose Street Market next morning, and have a wonderful time for the rest of your holiday. Leanne
- Paul S.March 2026
My wife and I embarked on a 14-day New Zealand and Australian cruise. One of the stops was in Melbourne, and we contacted Toursbylocals to set us up with a tour guide who could introduce the city to us. We chose the tour provided by Leanne, and she was fantastic. In six hours, we were able to experience Melbourne. It was a walking tour with some brief tram rides. We were...
Replied from Leanne S.
Thanks Paul, It was delightful to meet you two as well! I appreciated all your questions and enthusiasm for all that you saw and experienced. We are quite spoilt with lots of interesting and varied sightseeing in a relatively small space that occupies the Central Business District and river frontage. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in Australia and the memories...