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Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour
$63.95
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour showcases the city’s stunning Art Deco buildings over a 2-hour walking experience. Learn about Melbourne’s rich history and culture while admiring architectural masterpieces like the Manchester Unity Building and Majorca Building.
- 🏛️ Meet your local guide at the iconic Manchester Unity Building at 10am to start your journey through Melbourne’s architectural history.
- 🕰️ The tour highlights the transformation during the 1934 Centenary of Melbourne, a pivotal moment that sparked a building boom.
- 🏙️ Marvel at the city’s finest Art Deco buildings, including detailed insights into the unique features of the Manchester Unity Building and Majorca Building.
- 🔍 Learn to identify Art Deco style elements, such as terracotta ‘self-cleaning’ tiles and distinctive patterns that define this architectural genre.
- 🌎 Discover the cultural influences on Art Deco, including Spanish, Egyptian, and Mayan art that shaped the designs popular in the 1930s.
- 📅 The tour concludes at 12 noon, leaving you with plenty of time to explore more of Melbourne’s vibrant city center.
- 🚶♂️ This small-group tour ensures a personalized experience, allowing for engaging discussions about architecture and design.
- 🚉 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to your starting point.
- 🧑🤝🧑 Minimum age for participants is 13 years, making it suitable for teens and adults alike.
- 📜 A local guide is included to provide in-depth knowledge and context about the sites you visit.
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Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup
Meeting point
Please meet your Art Deco Architecture Tour guide at the Manchester Unity building, corner of Collins St and Swanston St in front of the entrance to the foyer on the Swanston St side.
Return details
Please meet your Art Deco Architecture Tour guide at the Manchester Unity building, corner of Collins St and Swanston St in front of the entrance to the foyer on the Swanston St side.
- Meet your guide at the Manchester Unity Building at 10am. In 1934, Melbourne celebrated its centenary and this event provided a catalyst for a building boom that transformed the city. As a result, Melbourne has some of the finest Art Deco buildings in the world, with many of the best examples located in the city centre. Follow your Art Deco guide to see and hear about various types of architecture in the city, including the Manchester Unity Building and the Majorca Building. Learn how to recognize the Art Deco style, including the use of terracotta ‘self-cleaning’ tiles, the distinctive patterning, and other design details of the genre. Discover how Spanish, Egyptian, Mayan and other cultures influenced the style and how this was an indicator as to what people were interested in during this time. Finish your tour at 12 noon in the city. (pass by)
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour
$63.95
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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