Melbourne Laneways and Galleries Impressionist Art Walking Tour
Step into the world of art and mystery on Melbourne’s most unique new walking tour. Guided by a professional artist, this immersive walking tour experience celebrates the lives and fascinating stories of Melbourne's Australian Impressionist artists and their incredible connection to Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh through the friendship of one pioneering Australian artist.
Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways, iconic landmarks and long forgotten heritage buildings as you uncover the vibrant studios, galleries, and bohemian haunts of the 1800's. Hear tales of artistic passion and lasting friendships that helped shape a uniquely Australian artistic identity.
Along the way, savor Melbourne’s world-renowned coffee culture before finishing with a guided visit to the National Gallery of Victoria, in Federation Square.
See Melbourne through the eyes of an artist, and discover the untold stories behind Australia’s most influential artist movement and the start of our country's modern art scene.
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What's included in Melbourne Laneways and Galleries Impressionist Art Walking Tour
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Parliament House of Victoria
Join our tour at Parliament House and learn about the backdrop for the story of the Australian Impressionists in Victorian Melbourne.
Old Treasury Building
View our Old Treasury Building at the top end of Collins Street and the context for the artistic landscape through the boom years of Melbourne's Gold rush era.
Collins Street
Discover hidden Melbourne and artist studios of the Australian impressionists in the hey day of this significant time.
Inclusions
- Ride a Melbourne tram
- Entry to the National Gallery of Victoria
- Enjoy the allure of a Melbourne coffee, tea or hot chocolate
- Professional Artist Guide
- A postcard of an Australian Impressionist artwork
- Enjoy a short art history presentation
- Small Groups of no more than 10 people
- Food and drink not stated
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 15 and over are welcome to join if accompanied by an adult.
- This is a walking tour. Please ensure you and each of your booking party are able to comfortably walk approximately 2.5km. As part of your booking you can confirm that you and your booking party are physically fit and suffer no medical conditions which may be aggravated by this tour. You consent to receive medical treatment in the case of injury, accident or illness during the activity and to indemnify the operator against any claims in respect of this treatment.t.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can collect you from the Park Hyatt reception at 9.30am the day of your tour. You will need to message us to confirm this complimentary pick up. Please meet your guide next to concierge promptly. Your guide will be carrying a backpack and wearing a Lost Impressionist top.
Meeting Points
- Please meet your guide on the bottom step of Parliament House promptly for a 10am start of your tour. Your guide will be carrying a backpack and wearing a Lost Impressionist top.
End Points
- Your tour will end at the National Gallery of Victoria in Federation Square. This is the ideal location to continue enjoying the gallery or continue on with your day. There are many restaurants and coffee shops at Federation Square.
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Please read our FULL BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS before you confirm your tour with The Lost Impressionist https://www.thelostimpressionist.com.au/terms-of-service Summary: 1. Health and safety on tour is paramount. You can confirm that you and your booking party are physically fit and suffer no medical conditions which may be aggravated by this tour. Please ensure you wear suitable walking shoes and clothing and carry water with you enroute. 2. While we endeavour to operate tours as described we reserve the right to change the trip itinerary due to local circumstances or a Force Majeure Event. 5. Customers may reschedule up to 24 hrs prior by contacting What's App +61 449 824203. Rescheduling within 24 hrs will mean loss of the full price paid. This includes, but is not limited to, illness, medical emergency, delayed or cancelled transportation resulting in missing the start of the tour. 6. We are an all-weather operator, with just two exceptions. Tours do not operate in conditions of torrential rain or extreme heat over 38c as stated on: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml This decision will be made two hours prior to the tour. You will be contacted to either reschedule or we can arrange a refund. 7. This is a walking tour. Please ensure you and each of your booking party are able to comfortably walk approximately 2.5km. As part of your booking you can confirm that you and your booking party are physically fit and suffer no medical conditions which may be aggravated by this tour. You consent to receive medical treatment in the case of injury, accident or illness during the activity and to indemnify the operator against any claims in respect of this treatment. 8. We may take photographs of your group which may be used for our daily updates on social media. If you are not happy to have your photograph taken please don’t hesitate to let us know at any stage. Thank you.
