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Architecture Tour of Melbourne
There is a great variety of architecture in Melbourne and visitors always comment on the diversity of the built environment. Even though Europeans have been building in Melbourne for less than 200 years, Melbourne has seen a number of skilled architects that have created this city.
From 1850, this tour will highlight a number building periods which includes some of the latest buildings and architectural styles. From Reed to Katsalidis, we showcase some great local design.
Not only will you see buildings that are influenced by a Samurai warrior, a surveying stick or simply built to show off gold money, you will learn of some of the most sustainable buildings in the world such as the world’s first carbon-neutral structure.
The Architecture Tour of Melbourne will start (based on minimum numbers – we need 2 to run) outside St Paul’s Cathedral, corner of Swanston Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne – in front of the steps leading to the cathedral’s side door on the Swanston Street side. (See the area immediately below the west spire of the church behind the corner power pole in the picture attached: StPaulsside.jpg).
Your tour guide will be carrying a blue MELTours shoulder bag with a yellow strap.
Please note that in case of no-shows and cancellations within 24 hours of the tour, in order to keep your booking, a re-booking fee is needed to reschedule. To get the most out of your tour we recommend that you obtain a drink, visit the rest room and be at the start point 5 minutes prior.
The tour will run each and every time except if lightning or hail is seen, either at the start or during the tour. Note that all tours have a 13yo+ limit which is enforced as all tours contain adult concepts.
This is the tour booking confirmation – no other tickets will be issued. We will see you on the day.
Your mobile number will be used to advise of any last minute issues via text or in the event of the tour is cancelled, we will provide 24 hours notice or longer via text and email where possible.
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This is the 2nd tour I've done with MELTours (the other being the Miss Fisher tour with Kathy), and I have found them to exceed my expectations, with very passionate and experienced tour guides, in a small group setting. Highly recommend.


Kathy D indeed brought to life the scenes of many inner Melbourne locations of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries series set in the 1920’s. Kathy combined the characters, their real lives too, connections with events and personalities of the time with highlights of the daring entrepreneurs of fashion, art, and architecture and the wizardry behind filmmaking! This is my second tour with Mel Tours, so truly recommend them.

A small group so very easy to chat and make decisions on which bar to have a drink at.
Sam was knowledgeable and shared insights and stories.
Bars were great, some we knew and others we would never have found on our own. We were able to stop at some and take a peek at others.
Well worth out time and a good evening.
















Kathy was knowledgeable and showed much passion about the city.
Truly worth it.






It was wonderful to listen to all the stories you told and look at the city with new eyes.






Take notes of any tips you find interesting, all her fashion and food recommendations were excellent.












What San doesn't know about the history of Melbourne is not worth knowing. He told us so much history and then expanded further as we passed a building of interest or some interesting lane way art. He even bought us a cup of coffee!!
This tour was most enjoyable and I would recommend it to any visitor to Melbourne.



















