Year after year, Melbourne tops the lists of most livable cities in the world. Is it because of the pedestrian friendly street design, or the youthful vibe? Is it the nice weather or the outdoor sports culture? Or is it because of the exciting street art and food scene? Join the best Essential Free Tour of Melbourne and discover daily life in this wonderful metropolis with a charming local guide. This comprehensive tour has been designed to offer the best introduction possible to the main sights of Melbourne, as well as to the history, culture, art and vibe of this uniquely Australian town. Join a group of interesting international travelers and come to stroll along Yarra River. This is the river that divides the city into two banks, linked by the majestic Princes Bridge.

Your Essential Free Tour of Melbourne will take you around Federation Square and Flinders Street Station. You will see the oldest part of the city, and discover how this modest settlement boomed in the 1850s as a result of the gold rush in the region. Standing next to the imposing St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral and the neo-gothic St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral you will listen to interesting facts about the different communities that blended together to build the city. One of the highlights of the tour will be walking along the bustling Degraves Street and the superb Block Arcade, an historic shopping arcade built in late Victorian style. Along the tour, guests will also have the opportunity to catch sight of many colorful murals and get an approach to the exciting art scene that makes Melbourne a mecca for artists around the world.

Walking along the colorful laneways of Melbourne, you will notice how multicultural this capital is (it is estimated that the city's residents come from 110 to 140 different ethnic backgrounds). In fact, Melbourne is the third largest Greek city in the world and the largest Italian city outside Italy! It also has a large Chinese community dating from the gold rush, as visitors can see while exploring Chinatown. This mix has helped to produce an outstanding food and cultural scene. Do not hesitate to ask your guide for tips about the trendiest restaurants, the most jam-packed concert venues, and the hippest cafés (drinking one or two flat white coffees while in Melbourne is a must!). Your guide will be happy to ask all your questions and provide the best tips for your stay!