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Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne

Small Group
Digital
180 minutes
English

Join us on a fascinating 3.5-hour walking tour as we uncover the stories behind Melbourne's oldest surviving buildings—structures that stood before the gold rush transformed the city forever. This isn't just an architecture tour; it's a journey through time.

As we explore the city, we’ll visit eight historic buildings that have witnessed Melbourne's evolution. Learn about the people who lived, worshipped, shopped, and socialized within their walls. Discover how these buildings have changed and adapted to modern life while still preserving their connection to Melbourne’s early days.

Between the stops, hear about early Melbourne—the struggles, triumphs, and quirks of a frontier town finding its feet. You'll pass through streets that once bustled with traders, settlers, and pioneers, revealing the hidden stories that shaped this vibrant city.

Whether you're a history buff or just curious about Melbourne's past, this tour will give you a new perspective on the city you thought you knew.

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Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne

From$79.16Per Person

What's included in Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

St James' Old Cathedral

The first stop on your tour will be St James Old Cathedral, the oldest standing church in Melbourne, built in 1839.

Melbourne

Your local guide will walk you through the streets and lanes of Melbourne to discover other buildings that pre-date the Gold Rush

The Mitre Tavern

Your last stop on your tour will be The Mitre Tavern which is officially recognized as the oldest building in Melbourne, built in around 1837.

Inclusions

  • Booklet with historic photos of the buildings you visit.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Your guide will meet you at the gate of St James Old Cathedral on the corner of King St and Batman St in West Melbourne. This is right on the edge of the city, opposite Flagstaff Gardens.

End Points

  • Your tour ends outside the Mitre Tavern which is just off Collins Street. You might like to have lunch here, or your tour host can show you how to get back to your hotel, or to whatever your next activity is.

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