Private Tour

Melbourne City Private Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Maximize your time in Melbourne with a private walking tour designed to show you the city’s essential sights in one efficient morning or afternoon. We’ve distilled 15 years of local expertise into a set route that covers the "must-sees": from the gritty tales of the Old Melbourne Gaol to the opulent 19th-century architecture of the Block Arcade and much more.

Because this is a private experience, you get the guide all to yourself for questions and local tips without the "bespoke" price tag. Perfect for first-time visitors who want a high-quality, local perspective on the world's most livable city.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

State Library Victoria

Hear about how it was founded as a people's palace of knowledge and the big man out the front.

Admission Not Applicable

Old Melbourne Gaol

A gritty bluestone landmark where you’ll learn the "Such is Life" story of Australia’s most famous outlaw.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Expert local guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

The Essential Melbourne Private Walk: Icons, Arcades & History

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent free tour – highly recommend!
925restyd,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Five stars all the way! This free walking tour was the perfect introduction to Melbourne. Our tour guide, Tom, was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and enthusiastic from start to finish. He did a fantastic job explaining everything—from Melbourne’s fascinating history and hidden laneway art to great local spots for coffee and food. Tom kept the energy high, answered everyone's questions effortlessly, and made sure the whole group was having a good time. If you are visiting Melbourne, definitely look for a tour with Tom. Tip: Don't forget to bring cash to tip him at the end—he truly earned it!
History of Melbourne through laneways and street art
sheelagh j,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tom was a knowledgeable easy to hear guide
Free walking tour
thelockes2018,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour with a great leader. We recommend this tour.
Great Tour excellent guide
M727BZmarka,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Kieran was excellent and made the city come alive. Great tour thanks.
Great Tour with Lots of Fun
Vacation36140461230,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tom was great and informative. Such a knowledgeable person and full of fun! Highly recommended! Best,
Awesome walking tour!
150lornac,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tom was a fantastic tour guide during our walking tour of Melbourne. He was super knowledgeable and friendly, plus he had tons of good recommendations for places to explore after the tour was finished. I highly recommend taking this tour after you first arrive to Melbourne to get tons of good history and information about the city.
Awesome walking tour of Melbourne
Jim Z,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic walking tour of Melbourne with Emily of I’m Free tours. We learned so much about the history and people of the city and Victoria, and saw so much in just a few hours. Strongly recommended.
Brilliant walking tour
PrueA897,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, thanks so much to Sam for showing us around Melbourne ,
Informative and engaging tour!
P3222RWkw,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Charlotte was incredible! Extensive tour and learned a lot about Melbourne's history, including their economic booms and how that shaped the architecture, population, and more. I appreciate the city a lot more now, and I would definitely recommend.
Lovely Walk in Melbourne
150janetm,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took a lovely walk through Melbourne with Lily. She pointed out places of interest and shared some history of Melbourne. The tour was nicely paced and Lily did a great job of keeping us engaged and the group together.