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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

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Go into the heart of Melbourne’s queer scene

Join me, a celebrated cabaret performer, on a journey through Collingwood and Fitzroy in the heart of Melbourne’s queer scene to explore historic sites and connect with the rich LGBTQIA+ heritage of the city. • Visit iconic landmarks, including the Keith Haring mural, the “Courage” sculpture, and queer nightlife spots. Along the way, I’ll share stories about these important destinations and community history. • Discover the activism, resilience, and creativity that has shaped Melbourne’s queer history. • Explore Smith Street for a queer-friendly cafes and LGBTQ+ friendly indie shops. You’ll leave with a deeper connection to Melbourne’s queer past and present, plus my recommendations for places to enjoy a drink or watch live shows as well as promo offers you can't find anywhere else!

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Explore Melbourne's creative hub, Fitzroy with a food writer

Join me, a food writer, for an in-depth tour of Fitzroy and Collingwood, two of Melbourne’s hippest neighbourhoods, where I’ll introduce you to the best of the city’s eclectic inner north. Be sure to arrive hungry, as there will be plenty of opportunities to grab artisan snacks to eat throughout the tour. • We’ll start at INI, one of my favourite Melbourne coffee spots, known for their chic interior, excellent coffee, and alternative lattes. • Next, we’ll walk along Smith Street, one of Melbourne’s most historic and diverse retail and entertainment strips. I’ll tell you about the area’s history, and more. You’ll learn about some of my favourite nearby places to eat, drink, and shop at. • We’ll stop in at two of Collingwood’s best bakeries, Falco, and Dua Bakehouse, where you can stock up on some of Melbourne’s best baked goods. • After this, we’ll turn onto Johnston Street, and cross into Fitzroy. You’ll learn more about the area, and I’ll show you some street art and tell you about the area’s artistic aspects. • Finally, we’ll head onto Brunswick Street, finishing at the Punter’s Club, one of Melbourne’s best classic Aussie pubs. If it’s a Saturday tour, you’ll also get a chance to explore two nearby markets. At the end of the tour, I’ll give you a list of the places that we visited, along with several other recommendations in the area should you wish to explore more.

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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.

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Delve into Melbourne's Italian influences

Uncover the city’s rich heritage through food, art, and history with a local specialist. Meet at Brunetti's Enjoy coffee, gelato, and authentic Italian cuisine. Browse the library Admire the La Trobe Room's Renaissance-inspired design. Visit Caffe E Torta Relax with coffee and cake in a historic café. Stroll Hardware Lane Witness street art and Italian coffee culture. End at Town Hall Observe the Italianate architectural influences.

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French Icons of Melbourne

Explore the Paris End of Melbourne, known for its European-inspired architecture, tree-lined streets, and sophisticated boutiques, with me, a professional tour guide and French native. • Meet at the General Post Office Building, a historically significant French Second Empire heritage building, where I’ll explain a little about this part of the city’s French influences. • Hear the history of Flinders Street Station, with its French Renaissance arches and domes, as well as French Second Empire design examples like the citadel of the Salvation Army Building. • Browse French-inspired boutiques selling perfume, furniture and art, and sample some of the world’s best croissants and macarons. You’ll leave with an insider’s perspective on Melbourne’s French touch across architecture, food, and shopping.

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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.

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Learn vegan cooking with the head chef of Smith & Daughters

Roll up your sleeves for a fun, hands-on cooking class with me, the award-winning vegan chef and owner of Melbourne’s acclaimed Smith & Daughters restaurant, where you’ll recreate two beloved Aussie classics—sausage rolls and vanilla slices—with a vegan twist. • Get to know each other over coffee or tea while I share my journey into the world of innovative vegan food and explain the history of these two legendary snacks, known for their universal Australian appeal. • You’ll split into two teams: one to mix a vegan sausage filling and another to master baking puff pastry and whip up a vegan custard. You’ll decorate your slices using one of our famous glazes, like passionfruit, raspberry, Biscoff, pandan, coffee—or something even more unusual! • Savor the freshly baked vegan sausage rolls and glazed vanilla slices you’ve made—the perfect way to wrap up our class. You’ll leave having learned the secrets of two authentic Australian dishes, with my tips to recreate them in your own kitchen.

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Sample Melbourne's top Japanese dishes with a food critic

Melbourne isn’t just Australia’s culinary capital— it’s a city where Japanese chefs have flourished, and Japanese flavors have evolved in fascinating ways. Get an insider’s viewpoint with me, a local food writer, on a food crawl in central Melbourne. • Start at Kare Curry, where I’ll explain the history of Japanese curry and its Melbourne twist, and share insights on the history of migration in Australia. You’ll get a taste of karepan (curry bread). • Hop on the free tram to Saint Dreux for freshly made Japanese sandos, then walk over to Bench Coffee to see how Japan’s precise approach to coffee melds with Melbourne’s cafe culture. • Enjoy a few more delicious tastes before ending up at Kori Ice Cream, where you’ll discover why Japanese-inspired gelato is becoming a must-try treat. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just curious about the cultural evolution of food in Australia, this experience promises to be a rich, engaging journey. You’ll leave with a newfound appreciation for Melbourne’s contemporary food trends.

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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 773 reviews

Laid back Wine, Cider, Gin, Chocolate, Cheese toYarra Valley

With over 10 years in business, thousands of reviews and advertised over several websites, we depart everyday 100%. We always have customers booked outside of this app, so you can be assured this trip will happen. (Other hosts have recently copied my tour as it’s so good) We'll pick you up in the morning from 74 Spring street, East Melbourne and mainly focus on everyone getting to know each other. We get everyone to add to a Spotify playlist so we have some tunes while we explain the day. Though I focus on personalizing the day,if you just want to put your trust in me, I have created an itinerary that is perfectly structured to give choice throughout the day. We will visit 5 unique venues, all with a point of difference, with one of them being a restaurant where you can order and pay your own way. I’d allow 20-30$ for lunch. Some venues are next door to others, so we give choice at each stop and even split the group up if need be. Generally this is the day ALL TASTINGS INCLUDED! 10am Yering Farm wine and cider tasting 11am Wine tasting @ Tokar Estate with cheese platters. 12:00 Choice of lunch -St Huberts Estate OR -Domain Chandon 1:45 Choice of - Four Pillars Gin OR - Wine tasting @ Payten and Jones - Beer paddles @ Watts River 2:50 Choice of -Chocolate tasting at Yarra Chocolateire or -a drink at your expense @ Yarrawood estate. 3:45 Depart Back@ 4:50-5:10

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1555 reviews

Great Ocean Road, Otways & 12 Apostles

Would you like to see the world famous 12 Apostles minus the annoying crowds? Then this is the experience for you! You'll never forget the first moment you see the 12 Apostles: giant stone monoliths, carved by the raging ocean over millions of years. We'll tell you the story of how these remarkable features evolved. And this journey isn't just about the destination: the Great Ocean Road is Australia's best road trip with rolling hills, lush rainforest and spectacular coastal scenery. We also visit a number of the other features this area has to offer including Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge (upper lookout as beach is currently closed) and the Razorback. We'll make additional stops in: Apollo Bay for lunch - wide range of food available and option to have lunch on the beach! Kennett River where wild koalas hang out Sheoak Waterfalls Lorne, a classic Aussie surf town The 12 Apostles in Port Campbell National Park are almost 200kms from Melbourne so all trips out there involve several hours of driving. Much of the driving is on the Great Ocean Road and the Otways and the scenery is breathtaking. We take the reverse route to avoid the crowds and break up the driving as much as possible. Send us a message for a detailed itinerary. You'll be in a small group of no more than nine so everything will be nice and chill for a truly unforgettable day. We hope you can join us!

5 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

From Melbourne to Yarra Valley Wine, Gin and Chocolate Tour

We have over 1,000 5 Star Reviews 8.40am - Meet on the front steps of 'The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia' FLINDERS STREET. Directly opposite 154 Flinders Street, for a 9am departure 10am - Soumah of Yarra Valley for a wine tasting of red and white wines. Learn how the cool climate allows this winery to specialize in styles and varieties typical to northern Italy and southeastern France, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir 11am - Four Pillars Gin Distillery for a gin paddle. Pick your choice of mixer to help wash down the four samples of gin they give you OR 11am - Payten and Jones for a wine tasting if gin isn't your thing. This is a 10 second walk from Four Pillars, so we can easily split the group in two here depending on your preference 12.15pm - Lunch at Quarters @ Hubert Estate where you buy your own food and drink. (This gives you more choice on what to have for your lunch). Look around their indigenous art gallery in the basement under their cellar door. If you have your own food, you can eat it somewhere away from Hubert Estate Grounds, or head to the restaurant to buy yourself a drink 2pm - Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for a fantastic talk and private tasting session and grab free chocolate samples and buy yourself a scoop of gelato 3pm - Balgownie Estate for a guided wine tasting with a view 3.55pm - Leave Yarra Valley 5.10pm - Arrive back at Federation Square.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

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.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

Captivating social media photos by Alvin

We'll explore Melbourne with a different goal in mind—getting your photograph taken while you explore this great city. How often have you visited a city, and only walked away with photos of what you ate, or pixelated smartphone selfies? I've been a traveller and a professional photographer for the past 10 years, and every time I come home and share my experiences with my friends, it just felt different because I was never in any of the photos. It felt like I just downloaded the photos from the internet. I don't want you to feel that way when you visit Melbourne. I want you to go home with some social media-worthy photos of your travels. Please note that experiences are meant to be shared. Which means anyone can book the time slots that you've booked already. If you want to do be the only ones during this experience, please book out all 4 spots for that hour and you will have my full attention. If not, any stranger can come on the experience with you as I host groups of 4 people each experience. If you have more than 4 people, please get in touch with me before hand. And if there's a date you're thinking about doing this experience, and it's not listed here, please get in touch. Other things to note Bring your smile and a sense of adventure.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 1139 reviews

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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

Yarra Valley tour in a 1956 Chevrolet

In the Yarra Valley, ‘east’ means ‘feast’ with indulgences including wine, dairy, fine food, chocolate, brewery ales, gin … and much more! The picturesque Yarra Valley is a short drive east of Melbourne and is the most popular get-away destination from the city and suburbs. It is known primarily as wine territory, with more than 50 vineyards and wineries in the area, but there is much to enjoy on top of this … all from the comfort, coolness and curiosity factor of one of our classic Chevrolets. The tour begins with city pick-up and a drive east to picturesque rural backroads with a quick morning tea and coffee stop. From there select wine tastings from a range of winery options presented according to individual preferences and tastes. Then perhaps a boutique gin flight experience at Four Pillars Distillery before heading to Healesville for lunch, where numerous food opportunities are on offer. Continuing with ‘cruise’ style driving through the area’s centre the tour stops at the Yarra Valley Dairy or Chocolaterie for refreshments before heading back to the city. Stops will see me relive previous life as a photographer, with a gallery of images available at the end. You will be collected from out front of the Princess Theatre for a private tour driven by myself, your d’Luxe host, John Frostell – local Chevrolet enthusiast and drive-to location expert.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Street Art Tour with a Street Artist

We will meet you in the heart of Melbourne before beginning a tour of Melbourne’s best street art treasures! As you are led down hidden laneways and arcades you will discover some of the most interesting street art and outdoor galleries in the world. You'll learn from us about the artists behind your favourite murals, the social and political influences to the scene, and the technical aspects involved in creating street art - whether it be spray painting, stencil art, paste-ups or sculpture. After winding our way past world-class street art, the tour finishes up at the famous Blender Studios. Here we will open the doors for a VIP tour (usually Not open to the public) and you will get to see our work in progress and how it moves from the studios - to the streets! A gourmet selection of market-fresh produce, beer, wine and soft drinks are provided as you wander through this incredible space and meet some of the artists! Other things to note The dates listed are our regular tour dates. If you are after another date or would like to arrange a private tour, feel free to message us with your enquiry. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour will run rain, hail or shine.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Frame Your Adventure: Melbourne Photo Experience

City Style Shoot A classic photoshoot experience capturing your personality against the backdrop of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. Perfect for individuals, couples, or small groups. Receive 50x photos via gallery. 45min, 200 AUD Luxury City Lights Photos An exclusive and personalized photoshoot experience tailored to your vision. Includes multiple location options, and a larger selection of professionally edited. Receive 100x photos via gallery. 1hour, 400 AUD Urban Portrait Session Affordable photoshoot focusing on capturing candid and natural shots in a relaxed setting. Ideal for quick updates to your portfolio or social media. Receive 30x photos via online gallery. 30min, 150 AUD

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

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.

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