Private tour in Melbourne Michelle B

Private Half Day tour of Melbourne City Features

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(66) reviews

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Hours icon 4 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Michelle B.

5.0

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I am. . . . a born and bred Melbournian, energetic, love travel, having fun, and meeting new people. I'll give you a tour as if you only have one day in Melbourne and need to know everything. Prior to the tour, I will ask you what you hope to get from the tour and any particular interests. I am happy to be available to you before or after the tour for questions or advice. I can offer you a variety of tours and durations - just ask. I am passionate about Melbourne and would love to pass my enthusiasm about this place on to you. My guiding has received great reviews that I am proud of and work hard to maintain. I am a member of The Professional Tour Guides Association of Australia and also the Guiding Organisation of Australia. I have done the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program. I have a Bachelor of Education and a post-graduate Diploma in Marketing and Counselling. I am fit and first aid certified. I am a mother, wife, volunteer, and soccer coach. I love sharing my passion for Melbourne anyway I can - by car, bus, tram or walking. You pick! I prefer not to guide the Great Ocean Road - driving 7 hours is not my idea of fun! :)

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Overview of your Melbourne tour

Best to do on your first day in Melbourne! Featuring all of Melbourne's personalities . . . our food, fashion, sport, arts, architecture, history and liveability. Your special interests can be catered for with advance notice. Start time flexible. 4 hour tour. Tram tickets included. Entrance to landmarks at own cost. Fully Insured.

Recent Reviews

Don C.United Kingdom
April 2026

If you want to discover Melbourne's unique culture and spirit, then Michelle is your perfect guide. She has an intimate knowledge of the city and as such we visited places we would have walked past or ignored. She was very accommodating in her start time and was happy to work with our late arrival in the city. As a result we used trams as well as walking to ensure we got to see key buildings and monuments before they closed for the day. We were also treated to some flavours of the city which made the tour even more enjoyable. Michelle is both curious and adventurous so I'm sure we visited places that are unique to her tours. She provided a very good introduction to First People , the wrongs of the past and how they are being corrected today from a factual and historical perspective. We wanted to get an introduction of Melbourne so we could explore it at our leisure when we returned to the city a couple of weeks later. Michelle's tour met all our expectations and more. As a TbL guide myself, if my tours are half as good as Michelle's then I'd be very happy. This was a highlight of our month's holiday in Australia. Make sure it's yours too!

Will S.United States
March 2026

Michelle was a fantastic guide! Friendly, helpful, and full of enthusiasm she took us on a wonderful tour of Melbourne. She was a wealth of interesting history, little known facts, and unique insights that only a long time local could have. We saw so much more than I was expecting and we enjoyed every minute. If you want an awesome tour of Melbourne I highly recommend you go with Michelle!

Jean D.Canada
March 2026

Best tour of our entire stay in Australia! Michelle is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her city and country . She tailored the tour according to our preferences. We learned so much about Melbourne- things that we wouldn’t know or notice without her expert knowledge. Thank you!

Sherena S.United States
March 2026

Michelle does a great job of showing off Melbourne and taking you to places off the beaten track. Her passion for Melbourne comes thru. She holds a wealth of information about her hometown. I highly recommend her for your tour of Melbourne.

Mark S.
February 2026

The guests were absolutely delighted with your service. They even reached out to me privately to express how impressed they were — everything exceeded their expectations. Outstanding experience from start to finish.

Julie S.United States
February 2026

Michelle was FANTASTIC! She provided so much insight and answered our many questions. Loved this tour very much!

Your Melbourne tour itinerary

This is so flexible. To explore the city centre, we can get around best with a tram. If you have difficulties walking, we can explore by car. Please advise. We could see the Royal Botanical Gardens, Federation Square, Sports Precinct, The National Gallery of Victoria, Ian Potter Gallery, The Shrine of Remembrance, Old Treasury Building, Parliament House, St Patricks Cathedral, St Paul Cathedral, famous laneways and arcades, street art, Brunswick St in Fitzroy, Lygon St (Little Italy) in Carlton, The Melbourne Museum, The Royal Exhibition Buildings (World UNESCO site), and the Queen Victoria Market (closed Mon & Wed). Lots more. . . We can go in and explore or see from outside - your choice! Additional entrance charges may apply for you. This tour is very comprehensive

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Tram

A city has limited parking. Tram and walking is advised for this tour. Car is also possible. TRAM - need to be able to climb and descend a few stairs. Ideally, you can walk for a slow 30 minutes inclusive of stops. A car is available if you have limited mobility but many interesting lanes are not accessible to a car.

What's included
Other: Knowledgable commentary. Tour based on your guidance of interests. Private transport can be included if you are not capable of walking.
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. More than 2 guests are welcome. If you have a group larger than 2, there will be additional costs for tram tickets.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
72516
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Melbourne best suited for?

This private tour in Melbourne is perfect for travellers who want to get a comprehensive overview of the city, especially on their first day. It's ideal for those interested in Melbourne's food, fashion, sport, arts, architecture, history, and liveability. The tour can be tailored to your special interests with advance notice, making it suitable for anyone looking to connect with a local guide like Michelle B. for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 4 hours
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