Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne
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4.7/5
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Is Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne worth booking?
Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne is a 1.5-hour experience in Melbourne, Australia, from $14 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (3)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $14 per person
Receive a warm welcome to Melbourne on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Melbourne to help you enjoy the rest
What you get
About this experience
Receive a warm welcome to Melbourne on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Melbourne to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find main attractions like Chinatown and St. Pauls Cathedra, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
What's included
Included
- Local Tips and Tricks
- City Orientation
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
What you'll see and do
Fed Square
Federation Square, a meeting place, hosts major cultural attractions and world class events.
15 minutes here
Flinders Street Station
With its domed entrance, tower and clocks Melbournians say ‘I’ll meet you under the clocks.” The building is on the Victorian Heritage Register and this is your next stop.
15 minutes here
Young and Jacksons
Young & Jackson Hotel, opened in 1861 as Princes Hotel and later renamed after two Irish diggers is one of the most impressive places to see in Melbourne.
15 minutes here
St Paul's Cathedral
An Anglican cathedral, church of the Diocese of Melbourne and the seat of the Archbishop of Melbourne is next on your list.
15 minutes here
Hosier Lane
A couple minutes walk along Flinders Street will take us to Hosier Lane, which in the 1920s was the clothing manufacturing district and this is next on your list in this private tour.
15 minutes here
ACDC Lane
A five minute walk along Flinders Lane will take us to AC/DC Lane and you will hear all the stories that there are about this famous place.
15 minutes here
St. Collins Lane
Cross Collins Street and through the Block Arcade, opened in 1892 and considered one of the late Victorian era’s finest shopping arcades and this will be your next stop in the tour.
15 minutes here
Bourke Street Mall
The Bourke Street Mall, a pedestrian and no smoking mall, the heart of Melbourne and their big stores are next on the attraction list.
15 minutes here
Chinatown
Chinatown is a distinctive and well known area of Melbourne which dates back to the gold rush days of the 1850
15 minutes here
Parliament House of Victoria
The building is heritage listed. Free public tours are available on days when Parliament is not sitting; see the splendid architecture of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, Queen's Hall and library.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Melbourne
In front of Mama's Canteen The Main Square, Federation Square Corner of Swanston St and, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
In front of Mama's Canteen The Main Square, Federation Square Corner of Swanston St and, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Withlocals
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Walking around Melbourne with a disability
It was a good experience walking around Melbourne. It would help with knowing where steps are to buildings and where there aren't curbcuts at crosswalks. I have a friend who uses a scooter and the paths we took, she wouldn't be able to keep up. A map bubble would help too. I mean what's available in a certain distance of 90 minutes.
via Viator
A very informative quick Tour!
We were able to feel, know and appreciate the city in 1.5 hours. Ben, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about Melbourne, its history, culture and latest developments. After the short tour, we were comfortable moving around using all the train and tram systems. Our stay was short so this tour was a very informative and useful introduction about Melbourne! We highly recommend this tour!
via Viator
Great walking tour!
What a fantastic experience! While there should not have been an issue with finding the starting point, Ben came to where we were to start the tour. It was a tour later in the day (5:30) which means some ( just a few) places to see were closed. However, Ben provided as much information as possible about everything around, with great insight and a bit of humor. He even got us to engage with the city in an interesting way. We saw a lot, learned a lot, and highly recommend the experience at the start of your time in Melbourne as it can inform what you do and where you go while there. Thanks Ben!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $14 to $105
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Melbourne.
How much does Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne cost?
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Prices start at $14 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Melbourne usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Melbourne is not rushed.
Is Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Melbourne, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Melbourne can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Melbourne and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Melbourne within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Melbourne?
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On Outty we rank every Melbourne experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour, Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting, Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Melbourne?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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