Melbourne Royal Arcade

Join our tour guides for a walk through Australia’s culture capital and learn what makes this city great and so much more. When you arrive, you'll explore Melbourne with a local who can share the history of the city as well as point out things to do after your walking tour is done. Depot Adventures tour guides want to show you the real Melbourne – the city we know and love. Your tour will stop for a coffee and conclude near the Old Melbourne Gaol, where you learn about Australia’s most infamous bush ranger. After your tour is finished, your guide will brings the group to a classic Australian pub where you can experience traditional Aussie food.

Melbourne is a mecca for food with an eating culture bordering on the obsessive. But many of these best places are hidden from first sight in laneways and behind doors. This 3 hour small group walking tour lets you experience the best examples of what Melbourne offers. This tour offers the best aspects of Melbourne with the insight of your local guide that you cannot get from a guide book. Drink coffee, eat dumplings, sneak in a sweet treat and finish it off with a drink in a laneway bar the locals love – all included in your ticket price. See all the treasures of Melbourne and often it is said “wow – you wouldn’t even know this was here!” Do this on your first day in Melbourne and you’ll discover a whole lot more places to return to later in your stay!

Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades on this small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of this cosmopolitan city, see local creatives and innovative retailers. Our team of contemporary guides will bring life to the city as they share information about the characters who shaped the city, and those who shape it today. You'll fall in love with Melbourne and realise how many secrets there are that you would have missed.

Why walk when you can ride the sights? On Melbourne by Bike's Famous City Tour you'll see more in a few hours than most see in days. Explore Melbourne’s coolest streets, architecture, parks, shops, cafes, hidden laneways and multicultural neighbourhoods. Experience real Melbourne hospitality on this leisurely ride with a local guide in small friendly groups (usually 8 or less). It’s the perfect way to start any Melbourne visit. Be a traveller, not a tourist. Ride Melbourne's most vibrant areas where its university students hang out, explore the city's street-art scene and shop for amazing gourmet treats to eat with fellow riders during our lunch break at the famous Queen Victoria Market (or elsewhere when the market is closed on Mondays & Wednesdays) You'll learn a bit of its golden history, experience its famous cafe and foodie culture and hear about some of its colourful characters from a passionate guide on a comfy light 21-speed bike.

Discover Melbourne’s creative side as you explore the city’s laneways and immerse yourself in its constantly evolving street art culture. From paste ups to tags, murals to stencils, you’ll find every kind of street art possible hidden down unassuming alleyways, tiny lanes and arcades so jam packed with bars and eateries you’ll wonder how there’s enough space! With a like-minded local, immerse yourself in the art and culture of The Lanes, stop to enjoy a coffee or a beer in one of trendiest, hole-in-the-wall bars in the city and maybe even stumble across an artist at work! Discover the most famous arcades which are known to be hubs of artistic expression, as well as ducking down some back streets where the work of up and coming street art is hidden, for local eyes only!

Live Like a Local is a light-hearted self-guided GPS audio tour that talks about thing locals do in Melbourne, not just the tourist attractions. There are plenty of great tourist tours in Melbourne but if you want to eat in a cheap little place down a side lane, go to a free comedy or Trivia night, or you want to get a view of Melbourne without paying for it then this tour shows you how to do that. You can take the tour anytime you want, stop and start as much as you like and even go back and do it again. You can also skip past things that don’t interest you and spend more time on things that do. The last track on the tour summarises everything you’ve seen and it also tells you about other nearby places. Every city has places that are great during the day but a ghost town at night or busy on some days and quiet on others and we talk about those too. At the end of the tour, you will have places to go, food to eat, drinks to drink – enough to keep you busy for a week or two

Looking for an exclusive experience for your family, office, or club? Rent a professional guide for 3 hours to start and finish at the place & time of your choosing. At the start of the tour, your guide will work with you to set the itinerary. Want us to focus on street art? Laneways? Sport? Want to try dumplings in Chinatown? Coffee at an iconic cafe? Cocktails on a rooftop? No worries! Just let us know when you book and we’d be happy to accommodate. Not sure what to do? We'll take you on Melbourne's highlights, spending 3 hours covering the best our city has to offer – street art, historic arcades, iconic laneways, Chinatown, and Melbourne's oldest jail. When you make your booking please include any special requests, as well as where you would like the tour to start from (pickup available from any city location — we'll use public transport to navigate through the city).

A perfect, personalised introduction to Melbourne with plenty of highlights and hidden treasures in Melbourne’s urban heart and vibrant community neighbourhoods. Australia’s undisputed capital of culture and ‘cool’ is a stunning blend of 19th century grandeur, innovation, colour and creativity. Art, sport, architecture, design, food, music… if you love cities and maybe even if you don’t, you will love Melbourne. From bohemian Fitzroy to lovely seaside St. Kilda – from Little Italy to Little Saigon, travel between worlds and get acquainted with the many faces of Melbourne.

Melbourne from the cruise terminal or your hotel is undoubtedly a convenient starting point. The Brighton Beach Boxes, Shrine of Remembrance, Visit Toorak to admire the stunning homes and gardens in the area,Old Treasury Building and Parliament House are two historical sites, have a leisurely walk down the City Laneways to fully immerse yourself in Melbourne's distinctive street art scene and feel its vibrant energy. The laneways are adorned with colorful murals, graffiti, and hidden gems Two well-known shopping destinations that skillfully combine the old and the new are the Block Arcade and Royal Arcade. In summary, embark on your Melbourne journey from your hotel or the cruise port for a convenient and thrilling way to see the city. Melbourne has a rich tapestry of experiences that will captivate you and compel you to discover more, from the colorful Brighton Beach Boxes to the historical sites, energetic alleyways, famous arcades, and busy markets.

With its Victorian architecture, stunning gardens and edgy bar, culinary, fashion and live music scenes, Melbourne is an obvious start to any visit to Victoria. Its iconic laneways and alleys are home to some of the city’s best cafes, bars, boutiques and galleries. Explore these with your local guide, getting a real insight into what makes this cosmopolitan city tick.

With its Victorian architecture, stunning gardens and edgy bar, culinary, fashion and live music scenes, Melbourne is an obvious start to any visit to Victoria. Its iconic laneways and alleys are home to some of the city’s best cafes, bars, boutiques and galleries. Explore these with your local guide, getting a real insight into what makes this cosmopolitan city tick.

Forget the 'sites' and 'attractions', Melbourne is a city built for locals. This is your perfect, personalised deep-dive into local culture and life through food and street art – the two things we do as well as anyone. This is not a group tour done in private, we have no script and no fixed itinerary. We take the time to get to know you and make the experience personal so it's exactly what you're looking for. It's an excellent 'day one' adventure that will change the way you experience Melbourne …and it's perfect for people who don't like tours. WHAT TO EXPECT *Get orientated & gain unique local insight through food, art & storytelling *Meet the makers – the roasters, bakers, artists & innovators *Explore the backstreets, lanes & arcades of inner Melbourne *Visit neighbourhoods & local boroughs where Melburnians like to spend time *A friendly, well-connected & informed local host *Get personalised recommendations for how to spend the rest of your time

DRIVING and WALKING tour that is flexible to suit any group. Experience the best of Melbourne with a local guide who has a passion for this vibrant city. Not just great, but awarded the most livable city in the world for 7 years in a row. Explore all the highlights of Melbourne's inner city with a short walk through the locations you cant see from the road. The historic arcades, artist lane ways bustling with cafes and bars and the quirky multicultural aspects that make this city special. The city surrounds show cast the joyful lifestyle of the Melburnians (people who reside in this city). You will travel through all of the highlights and have photo opportunities at places like the botanical gardens, beautiful Port Philip bay beaches of St Kilda to Brighton beach huts whilst enjoying all the marvels of each unique suburb. We are happy to customize your city tour in Melbourne, so please write any requests upon booking.

Private Group Tour 7 People Healesville Sanctuary is indeed a fantastic place to immerse yourself in the wonders of Australian wildlife. It offers a beautiful native setting where you can observe and learn about various unique species up close. From koala's to iconic kangaroos and wombats. On the way back to Melbourne we will drive through the Yarra Valley. Melbourne that truly showcase the city's rich heritage and vibrant atmosphere. Parliament House & Old Treasury Building are indeed historical landmarks that offer a glimpse into Melbourne's past. Exploring the City Laneways is a must-do to witness the city's unique street art scene & soak in its lively ambiance. The Block Arcade & Royal Arcade are iconic shopping destinations that seamlessly blend history and modernity. They not only offer a wide range of shops but also stunning architectural features that add to their charm. For those who enjoy the bustling atmosphere of local markets, Queen Victoria & South Melbourne Markets.