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Private tour in Melbourne Ben A
Half day tour of Melbourne for the first time visitors
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4 hours
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Ben A.
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There's always more to a place than first meets the eye. My tours aim to bring you on a journey to the very core of what makes every place unique—the people, the stories and the local culture. On my tours, I aim for you to experience the unique beauty of nature and Melbourne's diverse culture. I always suggest the most popular itinerary first and listen to your preferences to craft a tailor-made tour for the best experience. A bit about me: I started guiding when I was a teenager from being mountain guide since then, I got more into tour guiding and have been a guide for more than 20 years now, I did tour guiding in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns. - Accredited member of Tour Guides Australia - 20 years experience in tour guiding - Nominated by Lonely planet I can offer three different vehicle type. A clean new Toyota Camrt to make it more budget. For more luxury options or bigger groups I can offer an 8 seater Mercedes Benz Vito and a 12 seater Mercedes Benz Sprinter. I appreciate you letting me know with some notice.
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Overview of your Melbourne tour
Explore Melbourne's unique beauty and diverse culture with a half-day driver-guided tour designed to immerse you in the city's vibrant essence. Whether you're captivated by art, history, or local flavors, this tour can be customized to match your interests. Experience the blend of Melbourne's glorious gold history, magnificent architecture, bustling laneways, and lush gardens. Optional: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour For those looking to dive deeper into Melbourne's hidden gems, we offer an optional 1.5-hour walking tour. This replaces part of the driving tour and allows you to explore intricate details and visit places like the Block Arcade and Royal Arcade. Wander through the city's famous laneways and uncover the stories behind Melbourne's artistic graffiti and historic sites.
Recent Reviews
Robert P.United States
Ben was an enjoyable guide. Knowledgeable and accommodating. He has a world of experience in addition to Melbourne and his price was most reasonable.
Rebecca G.United States
Excellent helpful informative ! Thanks for all your help
Stacey R.United States
Ben was a wonderful guide that provided us with a lot of information on Melbourne & gave us a great feel for this amazing city.
Andy S.United States
My wife and I spent 2 days touring with Ben. We enjoyed both his company and his vast knowledge of Australia, the city of Melbourne, its history, the people, culture, food and animals. Ben’s car was comfortable and we had 2 nice days.
Connie K.United States
Ben was wonderful and accommodating. He was very knowledgeable, well versed on city, its history and politics. Car was immaculate and he was a careful driver. We recommend him highly! The standards and superb quality we have received from TBL!
Your Melbourne tour itinerary
On tour we will see: - Queen Victoria Market - Fitzroy Garden and Captain Cook's cottage - St Paul Cathedral - Fed square - Shrine of Remembrance - Lygon street - Flinders station - Olympic Park - Parliament square - Treasury Building - Old Melbourne Gaol - Trades Union Hall - 8 hours working right monument - Hosier lane - Collins street - Yarra River - National Gallery of Victoria - Art precinct (Please note the price is for up to 3 people, for groups larger than 3, please message me first to let you know about the price. ) Please note this tour can be customised. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customised tour.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
The listed price is based on travel in a Toyota Camry, suitable for up to 3 passengers comfortably, or 4 passengers if travelling light. For larger groups, or if you prefer a more spacious/luxury vehicle, I can also offer: Mercedes-Benz Vito – up to 6 passengers Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – up to 11 passengers If your group has more than 3 passengers, or you would like to upgrade to a larger vehicle, please message me and I will send you the correct price and booking link including the vehicle upgrade.
What's included
Other: Coffee/Tea
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
6 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207, Australia
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- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Architecture
Tour reference number
1174969
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Melbourne best suited for?
This private tour in Melbourne is perfect for first-time visitors who want to get acquainted with the city's unique beauty and diverse culture. It's also ideal for those interested in art, history, or local flavours, as the tour can be customized to match your interests. With Ben A. as your guide, you'll have the opportunity to connect with a local and gain deeper insights into Melbourne's vibrant essence.
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