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The Ultimate Melbourne Walking Experience
Ever wondered about the friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney? While Sydney boasts its famous harbour and bridge, Melbourne wins hearts with the ultimate holy trinity: world-class coffee, rich culture, and vibrant conversation! Discover why Melbourne was voted the world’s most liveable city seven times in a row on this fun, irreverent walking tour. ☕
Grab a coffee and join your expert local guide to explore historic laneways, vibrant street art, and hidden arcades. We will dive into the stories of our Indigenous custodians, learn how immigration shaped this incredible city, and finish with a relaxing drink at a scenic riverside bar. 🍻
Tour Highlights
- Scenic Yarra River Views: Take in the brilliant cityscape from the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River) and discover its fascinating history.
- The Story of ‘Batmania’: Find out why Melbourne almost had a very different name and how it became one of the wealthiest cities on earth.
- Vibrant Laneways & Street Art: Wander through Australia’s most photographed street art laneways, including the famous AC/DC Lane. 🎨
- Historic Chinatown: Stroll through the oldest continuous Chinatown in the Western world.
- Architectural Wonders: Marvel at the majestic dome of the State Library and wander through breathtaking 19th-century shopping arcades.
- Melbourne’s Coffee Obsession: Learn the secrets behind our world-famous coffee culture and why we take our brews so seriously.
What We Will Explore
Our curated route is designed for easy walking, starting in the heart of the city and winding through Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks:
- Flinders Street (under the iconic ACMI sign)
- Yarra River & Federation Square
- Hosier Lane & AC/DC Lane
- Parliament House & Chinatown
- State Library & The Shot Tower
- Bourke Street Mall, Royal Arcade & The Block Arcade
- Centre Place & Degraves Street
- St Paul’s Cathedral
- Riverside finish for a celebratory drink!
What is Included
- Intimate Small Group: Strictly limited to 12 guests for a personalised experience.
- Expert Local Guide: Led by an entertaining guide full of personality and local stories.
- Complimentary Coffee: Start your journey with a classic Melbourne brew.
- Local Chocolate Tasting: Indulge in delicious local sweet treats. 🍫
- Finish with a Drink: Enjoy a local pot of beer, a glass of wine, or a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage on us.
Meeting Point
Location: ACMI, Flinders Street, Melbourne.
Please meet your guide at the top of the steps under the large ACMI sign on Flinders Street (outside the building, located between Swanston Street and Russell Street).
Meet Your Guide
Meet Russell McGilton, a published travel writer, award-winning playwright, and former podcast journalist. Having travelled the globe from Africa to India, Russell brings Melbourne’s history to life with unmatched depth, humour, and storytelling flair. (And yes, he secretly loves Sydney too—he just enjoys a bit of friendly banter!)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and Conditions
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Pricing and Tour Information
All Prices and Details are current at the time of publish/print and are subject to change without warning.
An Adult is considered anybody 18 years or older on the day of tour.
A Child is considered anybody 18 years or younger on the day of the tour.
Cancellations
We understand things happen. That said, we have committed guides who have said no to other work to do your tour. Therefore, we must be notified of your cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
Sometimes, unfortunately, we have to cancel and either we’ll reschedule your tour or give you a full refund.
Please note also that a “cancellation” includes a change to the date of a tour booking that requires the original booking to be cancelled.
Should you be late for the tour, and we are unable to reach you or wait for you, then unfortunately this will also be deemed a cancellation, and no refund will be possible.
Private Group Bookings operate under a different cancellation policy.
Private Group Bookings Cancellations
All Private Group Bookings require full payment 2 weeks prior to the tour date. Within 2 weeks (14 days) no Full Refund is possible within this time.
Changes to the Tour
We reserve the right to make any necessary changes, either before or on the day, to the itinerary that we deem necessary.
This includes, but not limited to, changes required to be made due to situations out of our control and changes that need to be made due to closure or unavailability of venues. In all instances, we will look to substitute any changes with a similar activity/venue. We take no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for future situations arising from delays, changes or adjustments on any tour.
Special Requirements and Dietary
Any special dietary needs and other special requirements of travel must be made known to us, no less than 24 hours prior to the date of travel.
Conduct on Tour
We reserve the rights to deny any persons deemed to be acting in an aggressive or disrespectful manner towards staff, other guests or other people. Those who are acting in a disturbing, intoxicated or disrespectful manner will be asked to leave the tour. No refund will be forthcoming.
Legal Drinking Age
Our tour does involve the consumption of alcohol and we are bound by the Laws of Victoria, stating that nobody under the age of 18 on the day of the tour may consume alcohol.
If we believe you to be under the age of 18, we are legally obliged to ask for Proof of Age, and you must present us with a valid form of identification. If we are not satisfied by this, or if you do not have a valid form of ID, then you will not be able to consume alcohol as part of the tour.
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Big Mouth Tours collects standard personal information (such as names, contact details, and payment data) strictly to process bookings and comply with Australian privacy legislation. We do not on-sell your data to third-party organisations.
Sometimes, we take photos and videos of our guests enjoying our tour. By booking this tour, you consent that these images may be used in any and all media—including promotional materials, social media, websites, advertising, and corporate publications—without payment or further consideration.
