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Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
$79.35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Join us on a fascinating 3.5-hour walking tour as we uncover the stories behind Melbourne's oldest surviving buildings—structures that stood before the gold rush transformed the city forever. This isn't just an architecture tour; it's a journey through time.

As we explore the city, we’ll visit eight historic buildings that have witnessed Melbourne's evolution. Learn about the people who lived, worshipped, shopped, and socialized within their walls. Discover how these buildings have changed and adapted to modern life while still preserving their connection to Melbourne’s early days.

Between the stops, hear about early Melbourne—the struggles, triumphs, and quirks of a frontier town finding its feet. You'll pass through streets that once bustled with traders, settlers, and pioneers, revealing the hidden stories that shaped this vibrant city.

Whether you're a history buff or just curious about Melbourne's past, this tour will give you a new perspective on the city you thought you knew.
Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Booklet with historic photos of the buildings you visit.

Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at the gate of St James Old Cathedral on the corner of King St and Batman St in West Melbourne. This is right on the edge of the city, opposite Flagstaff Gardens.
Return details
Your tour ends outside the Mitre Tavern which is just off Collins Street. You might like to have lunch here, or your tour host can show you how to get back to your hotel, or to whatever your next activity is.

  • St James' Old Cathedral
    The first stop on your tour will be St James Old Cathedral, the oldest standing church in Melbourne, built in 1839.
  • Melbourne
    Your local guide will walk you through the streets and lanes of Melbourne to discover other buildings that pre-date the Gold Rush
  • The Mitre Tavern
    Your last stop on your tour will be The Mitre Tavern which is officially recognized as the oldest building in Melbourne, built in around 1837.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    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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    Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne

    Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    $79.35
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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