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Private tour in Melbourne Greg E
Explore Melbourne's Shrine, Botanic Gardens and Sporting Precinct
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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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A leisurely half day walkthrough Melbourne's world famous Royal Botanic Gardens and sporting precinct
Overview of your Melbourne tour
Melbourne is famous for its magnificent gardens and sporting precinct. This tour explores both in a guided walk that also includes the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne's imposing memorial to World War 1 Catch a tram along Melbourne's grand boulevard, St Kilda Road to the Shrine of Remembrance, where you can immerse yourself in history and also catch a magnificent view of Melbourne. Then spend time at Melbourne Observatory before plunging deep inside the Royal Botanic Gardens to explore the lush vegetation and manicured lawns, and discover exquisite views over the Ornamental Lake. After a relaxing coffee, walk through Melbourne Park, site of the Australian Open tennis championship every January, passing by Rod Laver Arena and hopefully entering one of the outside courts for that classic photo. View the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the mighty colosseum that dominates Melbourne visually and culturally Finish at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Your Melbourne tour itinerary
Travel by tram to the Shrine of Remembrance to explore this memorial to World War 1 and get magnificent views of Melbourne Walk past the Melbourne Observatory where the Great Melbourne Telescope was originally housed Walk though the Royal Botanic Gardens (or take a 30 minute guided tour in the Explorer Shuttle open air minibus for $A10 each*) Grab a coffee at the Ornamental Lake before crossing over the Yarra River to visit Melbourne Park. Walk through the precinct and hear stories about the origin of the Australian Open and how it was almost taken away from Melbourne in the 1980's. Pass by Rod Laver Arena and hopefully get a classic photo on one of the outside courts. View the Melbourne Cricket Ground and hear stories about this world class stadium Finish the tour at the MCG where you can purchase a stadium tour* This tour can also be done in reverse and end at the Shrine where you can explore independently at the end of the tour. * subject to availability. Note this walk is approx 4 km
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Type: Walking
Walking up to 4 km and a tram along St Kilda Road
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Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Federation Square at Birrarung Marr corner, or other agreed location
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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