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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Options

The Essential Melbourne Private Walk: Icons, Arcades & History

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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.
Emily my guide was Superb!very knowledgeable and professional.
Sailesh P,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to explore Melbourne
Marvelous Melbourne insights, best guide we ever had!
Connector50513934292,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very well presented information about Melbournes history (with great memorable aspects due to its storytelling) and fantastic recommendations about food, theatre and sights. Deep knowledge about all sorts of facts, so no question was too tricky. Best guide we ever had, thanks for sharing Kieran - great job!
Recommend Melbourne walking tour.
andrewcM6092QS,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have done a few of these type of tours in various parts of the world. This one however was by far the best one we’ve ever done . Our tour guide Leslie was fantastic! His knowledge and obvious passion for his subject was infectious coupled with humour and enthusiasm . We all felt part of his team as he guided around Melbourne . He never faltered answering any questions put to him. We would totally recommend this experience, and if you are lucky enough to get Leslie as your guide then you’ve hit the jackpot.
A touch of Melbourne, past and present.
Vercs42020,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Ryan. He was very informative but light without being silly. I felt he had our safety as a priority and engaged with whoever wanted to chat whilst giving us a great outline of Melbourne’s past and present. We visited a couple of his recommendations after the tour, was great. He knew his stuff. Many thanks to Ryan and the company - made our visit.

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Operated by I'm Free Walking Tours

Private Tour

Melbourne City Private Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Options

The Essential Melbourne Private Walk: Icons, Arcades & History

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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.
Emily my guide was Superb!very knowledgeable and professional.
Sailesh P,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to explore Melbourne
Marvelous Melbourne insights, best guide we ever had!
Connector50513934292,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very well presented information about Melbournes history (with great memorable aspects due to its storytelling) and fantastic recommendations about food, theatre and sights. Deep knowledge about all sorts of facts, so no question was too tricky. Best guide we ever had, thanks for sharing Kieran - great job!
Recommend Melbourne walking tour.
andrewcM6092QS,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have done a few of these type of tours in various parts of the world. This one however was by far the best one we’ve ever done . Our tour guide Leslie was fantastic! His knowledge and obvious passion for his subject was infectious coupled with humour and enthusiasm . We all felt part of his team as he guided around Melbourne . He never faltered answering any questions put to him. We would totally recommend this experience, and if you are lucky enough to get Leslie as your guide then you’ve hit the jackpot.
A touch of Melbourne, past and present.
Vercs42020,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Ryan. He was very informative but light without being silly. I felt he had our safety as a priority and engaged with whoever wanted to chat whilst giving us a great outline of Melbourne’s past and present. We visited a couple of his recommendations after the tour, was great. He knew his stuff. Many thanks to Ryan and the company - made our visit.