Melbourne Laneways, Arcades and City Morning Tour with Optional Yarra Cruise
3 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a delightful morning exploring top Melbourne sights from aboard a comfortable coach. Learn about the city’s fascinating history from your informative driver and guide as you explore highlights such as Queen Victoria Market, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Parliament House, and Cook’s Cottage. To extend your sightseeing, upgrade for an optional cruise along the scenic Yarra River.
- Melbourne sightseeing tour with optional Yarra River cruise
- See Parliament House, the largest 19th century building in Australia
- Enjoy views of Melbourne's historic architecture, world-famous sporting arenas, and city skyline
- Stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens
- Take in the bustling Queen Victoria Market, the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere
- Upgrade for an optional Yarra River cruise
This tour is a great introduction for anyone visiting Melbourne for the first time. Even repeat visitors are likely to learn something new! After morning hotel pickup in a comfortable coach, drive down Collins Street for a look at the upscale shops and commercial bustle of Melbourne’s Central Business District. Around this area, see cultural landmarks including the Princess and Regent Theaters, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the impressive architectural complex of Federation Square.
Take in some of the city’s beautiful green spaces, including the riverside Royal Botanic Gardens, where you disembark for a walk around. Also visit charming Fitzroy Gardens, home to Captain Cook’s Cottage. Originally built in 1755, the famous seafarer’s home was dismantled in England and shipped stone by stone to Melbourne, making it the oldest building in Australia.
Stroll along stalls loaded with fresh regional produce, clothing, and knickknacks at the historic Queen Victoria Market. Then, get a glimpse of Melbourne’s robust sporting culture as you cruise by the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the Australian Grand Prix track inside Albert Park and Rod Laver Arena, home to the Australian Open. Stop at the Shrine of Remembrance, where Melburnians pay their respects to Australian war veterans.
Your driving tour concludes with impressive views of the city skyline from across Bolte Bridge. If you like, purchase an optional upgrade to continue your tour on a cruise along the Yarra River. From aboard a comfortable riverboat, float through the heart of the city past historic landmarks, river gardens, and modern skyscrapers.
Alternatively, after your tour, you have the option to visit the Eureka Tower Observation Deck. In less than 40 seconds you arrive at Level 88 in the fastest lift in the Southern Hemisphere and be amazed by the views of Melbourne from the floor to ceiling windows.
See Itinerary for a list of hotel pickup times.
Take in some of the city’s beautiful green spaces, including the riverside Royal Botanic Gardens, where you disembark for a walk around. Also visit charming Fitzroy Gardens, home to Captain Cook’s Cottage. Originally built in 1755, the famous seafarer’s home was dismantled in England and shipped stone by stone to Melbourne, making it the oldest building in Australia.
Stroll along stalls loaded with fresh regional produce, clothing, and knickknacks at the historic Queen Victoria Market. Then, get a glimpse of Melbourne’s robust sporting culture as you cruise by the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the Australian Grand Prix track inside Albert Park and Rod Laver Arena, home to the Australian Open. Stop at the Shrine of Remembrance, where Melburnians pay their respects to Australian war veterans.
Your driving tour concludes with impressive views of the city skyline from across Bolte Bridge. If you like, purchase an optional upgrade to continue your tour on a cruise along the Yarra River. From aboard a comfortable riverboat, float through the heart of the city past historic landmarks, river gardens, and modern skyscrapers.
Alternatively, after your tour, you have the option to visit the Eureka Tower Observation Deck. In less than 40 seconds you arrive at Level 88 in the fastest lift in the Southern Hemisphere and be amazed by the views of Melbourne from the floor to ceiling windows.
See Itinerary for a list of hotel pickup times.
Itinerary
If you choose to add the cruise option. Cruise on the Yarra River to discover a great deal about our rich maritime history as you meander past the 19th Century sailing ship ‘Polly Woodside’, Melbourne’s docklands and wharfs. You’ll also see the enormous Crown Casino, the Melbourne Aquarium and some great city views from a new perspective.
Duration: 1 hour
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