Things to do in Melbourne City

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Discover Melbourne’s acclaimed coffee culture

Taste your way through North Melbourne’s roasteries and cafes with an experienced barista. Roaster chats Go behind the scenes & learn how coffee is sourced & roasted Embrace cafe culture Meet cafe owners, enjoy a coffee & explore Melbourne’s scene Artisan Pastry Bites End with a pastry from a local gem with cool vibes & eats

Expand your library at Melbourne bookshops

Take advantage of exclusive discounts on local literary treasures and booksellers. Learn the history Hear about four bookstores’ fascinating pasts. Shop at leisure Browse the shelves and get special discounts. Wisdom from the pros Hear what it's like running these cultural institutions. Start with a classic Start at Melbourne's century-old bookstore.

Food crawl in eclectic Fitzroy

Melbourne's trendy Fitzroy is defined by quirky shops, cool bars, outstanding food and a buzzing nightlife. I can't wait to take you on a walking tour of Brunswick St. to uncover the best of the best places to eat, drink, and have fun. • Meet in the heart of Fitzroy, where you’ll stroll through the neighborhood's back streets to the legendary Lune Croissanterie. • Head up Brunswick Street for some iconic goodies at Babka Bakery. • Enjoy a sublime brew and some hand-made chocolates at Jasper Coffee, a trusted fixture in the inner north for over 35 years. • Finish our food crawl at Naked for Satan, a fabulous rooftop bar with tapas and spectacular views. Not only will you discover awesome food and drinks, but I’ll happily hook you up with more hidden gems to add to your Melbourne list.

Play Australian rules football on Melbourne’s famous fields

Visit some of Melbourne’s most celebrated sporting complexes and venues with me, a sports insider, and learn why the city is called “the sporting capital of the world.” At each location, I’ll share its history and teach you how to play Australian rules football and the Indigenous game of marn grook. • We’ll start with a tram ride—just like the locals do—from Federation Square to Melbourne & Olympic Parks, home to seven elite national sporting teams. • Walk through Melbourne Park and its Tennis Center, which is home to the Australian Open, and I’ll tell you all about the history of these world-renowned stadiums, which date back more than 170 years. • At Olympic Park, home of Australian rules football, I’ll give you a few lessons in the basics of Aussie rules, and you’ll get a chance to play the Aboriginal game of marn grook. • Our last stop is Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the largest sports stadiums in the world and the epicenter of the Australian Football League. Before we part ways, we’ll grab a drink at my favorite bar inside MCG, where I’ll answer questions about the venues and my career, and you can share reflections on your own sporting adventures.

Art, History, Food & Wine

Weave through a labyrinth of art-filled laneways in Melbourne’s heart, while I reveal curious tales from its fascinating history. You’ll have the opportunity to capture the quirk, creativity and beauty of this grand city, and I’ll point out some of my favourite wine bars that you can return to. We’ll make our way to one of Melbourne’s most iconic and beloved wine bars. Picture dark wood interiors and cherry leather seats under a towering blackboard of handwritten wines. Savour a curated tasting of old and new world wines, accompanied by some fancy Portuguese-inspired tapas. Hello, I'm David your host and owner of Curious Wanderers. I’m a poet, artist, foodie, wine enthusiast and tour guide. I hope that by the end of the afternoon, you’ll feel more connected to this magnificent city and your fellow humans. After all, experiences are always best shared.

12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road

Want to explore the Great Ocean Road in style with a local Aussie guide? Our premium (but humble) small group experience is made for you :) @hikeandseektours we like to keep it small, so join the group of 8 other awesome travellers for this memorable day adventure. We’ll depart Melbourne and head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. You’ll never forget this view! After the Apostles and Gibson Steps, it's time for a delicious lunch at our favourite local cafe before driving through the Great Otway National Park. Here we’ll take an easy-moderate 3km hike through an ancient rainforest to the dreamy Beauchamp or Hopetoun Falls On our next stop we will take a stroll amongst the ‘Giants of the forest’. Photos won’t do any justice of this place. From there we’ll cruise along the iconic Great Ocean Road stopping at Apollo Bay for an optional award-winning gelato. Say G’day to some wild koalas, drop bears, king parrots & kangaroos at Kennett River and walk or swim at the beach in the surftown Lorne - or simply grab a snack before heading back to Melbourne. It is a long way but once in a lifetime roadtrip! Other things to note Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface. There is driving involved on this experience but the views are definitely worth it and our van is very comfy.

Uncover Hidden Laneway Bars

Melbourne seems to hold a competition for the coolest bar. First criteria: Be difficult to find. In three hours, you'll discover four of the best hidden laneway bars the city has to offer. You'll get a chance to interact with local bartenders, ask for custom orders, and get time to plan the rest of your night as you explore the 100's of great bars this city has to offer. Your experience includes me! Drinks are at your own expense, and I'll join you for a few.

Mesmerising water marbling workshop applied onto fabric

Step In Aetheria Studio and become mesmerised by the morphing inks, patterns and endless inspiration found in the wonderful world of water marbling art! You will be introduced to water marbling the way it is uniquely approached in the studio with a focus on applying it as textile prints onto fabric. There is no right or wrong way! Freedom to experiment is encouraged, it is beginner friendly for all ages to enjoy. Once the basics are relayed with a quick demonstration, you will have free reign to play with the marbling bath and the way the inks react- a video-share-worthy experience for sure! Not only that- it's a very hypnotising and therapeutic art in which you can get lost watching the inks morph. Once getting the hang of the process and transfer your art on paper to practice, you are then invited to create your main piece of 70x70cm cotton, which can be used in a plethora of ways- the only limit is your imagination! The fabric has been mordanted prior to the class, enabling the inks to stick permanently after it has been ironed to heat set. There are also add ons available in the studio, a range of silk scarves which the water marbling truly shines on as well as hats, plant pots, tshirts etc There is a shop within the studio, with one off-hand marbled creations available for purchase- made and designed in the studio.

Walk Melbourne with an Expert Tour Guide

Join one of our popular walking tours as a VIP guest and spend a few hours exploring the city centre, seeing historical buildings, learning about history, marvelling at street art in laneways, browsing through arcades, and exploring Chinatown. Learn about the historical events that shaped Melbourne, and learn what the culture is like today. Our guides weave together a comprehensive picture about Melbourne through history and currently, and all the things that make it the ‘most liveable city in the world.’ You may be in a group with other tips-based tour members, but as a Complete Melbourne tour guest I'll buy you a famous Melbourne coffee within the first hour, and in true Aussie fashion, end the tour with a local beer. Don't worry about tipping — your fee covers my time, the coffee, the beer, and some extra suggestions at the tour's end. Your beer won’t be at just any old pub - it’s the oldest and most historic pub in Melbourne. While at the pub you’ll have the opportunity to ask for further recommendations for the rest of your time here in Melbourne, as I write down all the best Melbourne recommendations on a city map that is yours to keep.

Wilsons Prom National Park Day Hike

Want to experience Australian white sandy beaches, blue waters, and mountain tops all in one day? Join this small group, premium hiking experience! Explore the southernmost point of mainland Australia with a local Aussie guide. We arrive at Wilsons Prom and embark on our first hike for the day which takes us through beautiful terrain and emerges to the vastness of “The Big Drift” Wilsons Promontory sand dunes. An out of this world and inescapable view that can be often overlooked. Once we return we will take a small drive to the general store for some lunch. Next, it’s time for our second hike of the day, a 7.8 km return journey to the famous Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop. From the summit, you will experience arguably the best coastal views in Victoria. Our next stop is one of our favourites, Squeaky Beach. Here you can wander on the incredibly white rounded grains of quartz which make a squeaking sound giving this popular local beach its name. Finally, as we are departing the National Park, we will make a stop to see our native furry friends. There is a high chance you’ll see Wombats, Emus, Kangaroos and Wallabies going about their daily business. #hikeandseektours Other things to note Grade 3 Hiking: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bush walking experience recommended. Tracks may have steep hill sections, rough surface and many steps.

Multicultural Markets of Melbourne

Join us in discovering Melbourne's neighbourhood markets from a local’s perspective. Learn how the markets are unique to the city, interact with the vendors and taste mouth-watering local produce. *HIGHLIGHTS* - Explore the fascinating history of Queen Victoria Market - Discover how multicultural food reflects Australia’s diverse society - Sample delicious local food samples * INCLUSIONS* - A variety of specially curated local and international food tastings - Cup of famous Melbourne Coffee With your local host and intimate group, you’ll discover the best of Melbourne’s bustling markets and multicultural community. You'll visit Queen Victoria Market, the largest open air market in Australia in the morning (before the rush), where you'll have time to interact with the vendors and gain rare insight into the history of the city and how the character of Melbourne has developed. Melbourne's oldest markets are packed with stories, and we’ll include plenty of samples, tastings and time for you to explore, so you can get the true experience. Also hear about how immigration has been a driving force in Melbourne which gives the city such a unique vibe. PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour.