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Private tour in Melbourne Leanne S

Introduction to Melbourne Half Day Walking Tour

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Leanne S.

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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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Overview of your Melbourne tour

Make the best use of your time in Melbourne, whether you are staying for one or several days. This orientation tour will help you find your way around. You will quickly become familiar with the 1-mile x 0. 5-mile city grid of wide streets and narrow laneways. We will move around the city on foot and by tram, taking opportunities to see some of Melbourne's iconic historical and architectural sites. The tour is designed to show you the best of Melbourne in a relaxed yet efficient way over 3 hours. Look and feel like a local in no time!

Recent Reviews

Beth G.United States
March 2026

Leanne 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 and history about the city, its architecture and culture. She made sure we got back to our area of the city, personally providing us with a tram ride all the way home! We cannot say enough about how much we recommend her as a guide!

Rebecca T.United States
January 2026

We could not have had a better guide to Melbourne. Our friends had recommended Leanne and we were so pleased with the recommendation. Not only was Leanne incredibly knowledgeable about Melbourne and the history of Victoria, but she tailored the tour to our interests as lawyers. She was so generous with her time and thoughtful about what would be helpful to us during our stay here. She even made dinner reservations for us at Box, which we loved. Leanne more than deserves five stars!

Gayle M.United States
January 2026

Leanne was an outstanding guide on our tour of Melbourne. So friendly and knowledgeable and willing to alter the itinerary to fit our interests. We left Melbourne with a deeper appreciation for its art, culture, and history; and could never have accomplished as much or learned as much without Leanne’s thoughtful presentations. We absolutely recommend Leanne for your visit to Melbourne!!

Seth T.United States
November 2025

My wife and I had a wonderful walking tour with Leanne. She was very knowledgably about the local history, architecture and wildlife during our walk. She gave us great tips on dining and other things to do while in Melbourne. Would highly recommend her.

Geoffrey Y.United States
October 2025

Leanne is an excellent guide who can show you the ins and outs of Melbourne with knowledge and great care and who is willing to adapt the itinerary to the interests of her guests. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!

Michael E.United States
July 2025

Our family of four really enjoyed our tour with Leanne last week. Leanne was friendly, well prepared and structured the tour in a way that covered a large section of Melbourne. We got a good feel of the culture, learned some history and enjoyed Leanne’s stories. She was so engaging that we would recommend the 6 hour tour.

Your Melbourne tour itinerary

Our start/stop location will be at a location that suits you. This tour can be tailored to your interests. A typical circuit will include the following sites: . Familiarity with the Hoddle Grid, the blueprint for Melbourne's street layout . Fed Square, commemorating a century of Australian self-government . Southbank - bridges, views of the Yarra River and our tallest building . Collins Street with seriously opulent buildings constructed during the Gold Rush to impress . Explore laneways for shopping, eating, and street art . State Library of Victoria with the breathtaking Domed Reading Room . Lead Shot Tower above a train station, encircled by a shopping centre and covered by a glass cone . RMIT University's edgy architecture and facades . Old Melbourne Gaol - site of famous bushranger Ned Kelly's demise . Parliament House & Old Treasury Building

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This tour is best suited to walking and public transport.

What's included
Other: . Maps. Photos of your group. Follow up resources depending on your questions and interests before and after the tour, eg. additional reading, video clips
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Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. . If you decide to enter a paying exhibition enroute, this will be at your expense. Please bring water and a warm/waterproof jacket as Melbourne's weather can change quickly.
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Tour categories
Art And Culture
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
558132
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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This private tour in Melbourne is perfect for first-time travellers who want to get acquainted with the city's layout and highlights. It's also ideal for those who enjoy walking and using public transport to explore iconic historical and architectural sites. With a moderate activity level, it's suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible.

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