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Private tour in Melbourne Greg E
Discover Melbourne's Secrets Half Day Walking Tour
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I am an experienced and enthusiastic nationally accredited and qualified guide offering private tours of Melbourne and surrounding attractions. I am passionately interested in sharing my love of Melbourne and Victoria with others, and deliver high quality customised tours tailored to meet your needs. I love touring and meeting people from all walks of life. From my extensive experience as a tourist and a tour guide I have a good understanding of a discerning tourist's needs. I run specialised walking tours exploring downtown Melbourne's great history and culture. If you want to explore a bit more that Melbourne has to offer, we can use the largest tram network in the world to get around. I also operate day tours in an air conditioned vehicle exploring the history and enjoying the magnificent scenery that Victoria has to offer. Popular destinations are the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles, the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, and Yarra Valley wineries and Healesville Sanctuary. I also offer tours of more than one day to these locations. However, please note that due to a recent medical operation that prevents me from driving for 12 months, I will not be able to deliver vehicle based tours until November 2026 I can also develop multi-day tour itineraries to places such as the Victorian Alps, Bendigo, and the magnificent paddle steamers on the Murray River at Echuca, Wilsons Promontory, and Walhalla historic gold mining town nestled deep in the Great Dividing Range. I can also develop tours exploring the Snowy Mountains and Snowy River wilderness and destinations such as the Flinders Ranges and Broken Hill in outback Australia Let me know what you are interested in and I can prepare a custom itinerary My tours are flexible and can be tailored to meet your individual needs. Car based tours are in a high quality air conditioned vehicle that combines comfort with a more intimate atmosphere than you get in a large coach. Accredited Professional Guide, Tour Guides Australia President, Tour Guides Australia Certificate III in Guiding Accredited Guide, Melbourne Golden Mile Tour Accredited First Aid Commercial Passenger Vehicle/Bus Driver Licence (from November 2026) Hire car registration Full liability and vehicle insurance
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Explore Melbourne's rich architecture, history & culture on a 4 hour City Highlights Walking Tour with Private Guide
Overview of your Melbourne tour
The best way to explore Melbourne's rich history and culture is on a walking tour that winds its way through Melbourne's many lanes and arcades. View grand buildings from the gold rush era when Melbourne was the second richest city in the British Empire outside London. Explore an intricate maze of lanes and Victorian era shopping arcades and discover some of Melbourne's secrets. The tour uses some easily accessible public transport but is mostly a leisurely stroll through Melbourne's history and culture. Start and finish at your hotel, the Cruise Ship terminal, or other central location. This tour can also be done at night when the city takes on an extra charm at night time when the bustle of the city quietens down Note - I also offer a 6 hour Explore Marvellous Melbourne walking tour Featured in Feng Shui World magazine July 2017!
Your Melbourne tour itinerary
The time we start the tour is flexible to meet your needs. I will meet you in the city or at the Cruise Ship Terminal just outside the security gate. The itinerary can be customised to meet your specific needs but normally includes Federation Square, Parliament House, Old Treasury Building, Melbourne Town Hall, St Paul's Cathedral, and Windsor Hotel, as well as many of Melbourne's famous laneways and arcades. Other sites can include Queen Victoria Market (not open Monday or Wednesday), Royal Exhibition Buildings, Rialto Buildings, State Library or Eureka Skydeck observation deck at level 88 (entry fee). Let me know of any special requests by message or on the day!
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Type: Walking
Generally the tour involves only some leisurely walking or public transport. Depending on the specific itinerary and participants needs, we may take a taxi (at extra cost). Note - I may need to vary or cancel this tour at short notice due to operational reasons or adverse weather.
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Cruise ship terminal or other location as advised by traveler
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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