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Tours and cruises

Outside of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall building, as seen from Swanston Street.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall Tours

Take a tour of one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most iconic buildings.

Cook's Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens.

Booking a visit to Cooks' Cottage

Come and explore Cooks' Cottage, where history comes alive.

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Art and Heritage Collection Tour

Take a free guided tour of the art and heritage collection at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall.

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Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

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The ultimate guide to walking tours in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Guided tours that weave through ³Ô¹ÏÍø's hidden gems, foodie spots and street art.

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Free tours of iconic ³Ô¹ÏÍø places

See glorious city sights without spending a cent.

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The ultimate neon tour of ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Explore the city’s most iconic light displays

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Hidden Secrets Tours

Indulge and discover the city's hidden charm with ³Ô¹ÏÍø's original laneway walking tours.

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Hidden ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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On a Boat

Experience the Yarra River by boat on your own private cruise.

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GoBoat ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Be your own captain by renting a picnic boat, with no boat licence required.

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Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare ³Ô¹ÏÍø experiences and secret spots.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø River Cruises

Sit back and relax as your captain details the history of ³Ô¹ÏÍø on a river cruise.

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Chocoholic Tours

This chocolate walking tour visits some of the city's best chocolatiers with exclusive experiences.

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Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø Tours

Explore the rich heritage and striking architecture of Victoria’s performing arts icon.

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Fitzroy Gardens walk

If you’re looking for an iconic ³Ô¹ÏÍø garden walk, this is an excellent place to start

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Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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The Explorer Bus ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

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Worker's Museum and Paddy's Gallery at Trades Hall

The Worker's Museum and Paddy's Gallery at Trades Hall, showcasing the history of workers' rights.

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A Taste of ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of ³Ô¹ÏÍø on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over ³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

A concrete green water trough for horses to drink from, in a ³Ô¹ÏÍø city street.
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Footsteps Through Time: ³Ô¹ÏÍø's History Walk

Step into ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

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Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

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Immigration Museum Guided Highlights Tour

Immigration Museum Guided Highlights Tour

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Early Access Food Tour

Dive into the flavours of Australia at ³Ô¹ÏÍø's top food destination, without crowds and lines.

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Under the Clocks: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Walking Tour for Retirees

Explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s best laneways on a Friday walking tour with local stories and a cafe break.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Greeter Service

Discover what locals love about ³Ô¹ÏÍø with a free two-to-four-hour walking tour.

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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to ³Ô¹ÏÍø – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

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Street art walk

See ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s world-renowned street art on this walk through the city's laneways.

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Kayak ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Guided paddling tours through ³Ô¹ÏÍø along the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour.

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The Constitution, the Governor and Royal Assent

A tour exploring the role of the Old Treasury Building in our democratic past, present and future.

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Flinders Lane Walking Tour

Flinders Lane's story is written into the buildings, laneways and corners that most hurry past.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø music walk

Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.

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MCG Tours

Take a guided tour of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Cricket Ground.

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Port Phillip Ferries

Ferry to Geelong and Portarlington, or enjoy short Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay cruises.

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Free things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø every day

Have a grand day out on a budget at ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best free experiences, attractions and exhibits.

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Deeper ³Ô¹ÏÍø Walking Tours

Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.

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The Complete ³Ô¹ÏÍø Walking Tour

Uncover the best of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's laneways, history and more in this three hour walking experience.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø's best accessible Aboriginal experiences

Be immersed in the history and culture of the Kulin Nature with accessible experiences and tours.

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Discover the Lost History of Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

Come behind the scenes at the historic and iconic Queen Victoria Women's Centre.

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Hardware Lane Precinct: Walking Tour

Some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s most interesting stories are tucked away just out of sight.

Cruise boat passing under bridge heading towards Docklands.
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Ports and Docklands Cruise

Experience ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best scenery in Docklands on a sightseeing cruise.

The Priscilla Queen of the Desert bus model from the Australian Performing Arts Collection, which is part of the Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø archive.
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Collection Store Tours

Experience unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the Australian Performing Arts Collection.

Flinders Street Station at dusk.

Classic icons and architecture walk

Take a walk through ³Ô¹ÏÍø's classic icons and architecture.

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Discover Local Social Enterprises: Tour

Take a tour of the social enterprise marketplace at Queen Victoria Market.

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Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour

Explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.

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Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

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