Shrine of Remembrance Cultural Guided Tour in Melbourne
Delve deeper into the Shrine by joining a 45-minute tour, led by an expert guide. Discover the fascinating history of this monument born by grief after the First World War, which now provides a place of remembrance for Australian service and sacrifice in all wars since. Learn about our commemorative spaces, special exhibitions and the personal stories that make the Shrine a living monument.
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Shrine Tour
Experience Australia's first national war memorial as part of the Shrine's own tour. Join a professional guide to learn more about the building's fascinating stories, history and architecture.
What's included in Shrine of Remembrance Cultural Guided Tour in Melbourne
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Shrine of Remembrance
Meet your Tour Guide at the Shrine's Visitor Centre information desk at your nominated tour time. Your tour will begin and finish in the Shrine Visitors Centre and include: • Explanation of the distinctive architectural features, statues, poignant inscriptions, building design and history • A visit to the Sanctuary via the grand bronze doors to experience the Ray of Light activation • Stunning views of the memorial gardens, the city of Melbourne and surrounds from the Balcony • The Shrine's Crypt to understand more about the many years of history encapsulated in this small space • A tour of the Galleries to learn about fascinating personal histories and artifacts on display • A visit to the interactive Peace Wall display before your tour concludes back at the Shrine Visitor Centre
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- All tour participants receive a 10% discount when making purchases from the Shrine Gift Shop.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Coffee and snacks (available for purchase)
- Non-alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Shrine tours involve a moderate amount of walking including a large number of stairs.
- Shrine tour participants are requested to dress comfortably, yet respectfully. Comfortable, respectful clothing with a hat
- Walking shoes and a hat during the warmer months as some of the tour takes in some of the Shrine's exterior. Please note, as a sign of respect, hats should be removed in the Sanctuary.
- Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet at the reception desk at the Visitor Centre.
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• Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day • Shrine tour participants are requested to dress comfortably, yet respectfully. • Shrine tours are not suited to people with mobility issues, wheelchairs, walking frames, or reliant on crutches. • Children must be accompanied by an adult. • The Shrine is wheelchair accessible except for the Balcony area. • Shrine tours involve a moderate amount of walking including a large number of stairs. • Shrine tour participants are requested to dress comfortably, yet respectfully. Comfortable, respectful clothing with a hat • Walking shoes and a hat during the warmer months as some of the tour takes in some of the Shrine's exterior. Please note, as a sign of respect, hats should be removed in the Sanctuary.
