Melbourne City Boroughs and Laneways City Tour
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Board your midi-coach, as we drive out through the Melbourne Gardens precinct, admiring the natural beauty that lies in and around Melbourne, and discovering the rich history behind Australia’s Garden Capital. Arriving into St Kilda, hop off the bus and get the must-have photo op in front of Lunar Park and St Kilda beach. Venture through Melbourne’s port and docklands areas, and into the centre of the City its elf. Head north past the Royal Exhibition, and arrive into the birthplace of Espresso in Melbourne – Lygon St. Discover the La Dolce Vita lifestyle, and get a taste of it as we park up in Fitzroy, allowing guests the chance to explore this vibrant, bohemian suburb. We drive through Melbourne’s Sports precinct and down ‘gold street’ admiring the beautiful architecture built through Melbourne’s gold rush, eventually including the tour outside Federation Square where our guides will escort you through our iconic Graffiti Laneways.
Inclusions the Day
- 3 Hour Bus Tour of the Melbourne Highlights and its Charming Suburbs
- On Foot – Discover the bay-side suburb of St Kilda and Lunar Park
- On Foot – Discover the Coffee Culture that brewed out in the Northern Suburbs
- On Foot – Discover the Graffiti Laneways, and why they’re so iconic to Melbourne
- Premium Seating Ticket – Window Seat Guarantee, WiFi, Charging Ports
- Authentic Small Group travel with an engaging Local Guide – max. 15 guests
- Complimentary Barista Coffee at our convenient departure point to start your day
- All Taxes and Fees
Not-Included
- Gratuities and Extras
How we make the journey memorable!
- Walk the Streets and sit back in Comfort
You will see all sides of marvellous Melbourne from the comfort of our bus, whilst having at least 3 opportunities to get out and explore the streets on foot. - SOUTH—St Kilda, the Bay, and Lunar Park
Enjoy the glistening bays and towering palm trees of St Kilda, at this idyllic beach-side getaway. Walk the Streets of St Kilda—with a photo in front of Lunar Park - NORTH—Lygon St, Fitzroy and the Burbs
Birthplace of the Espresso, pizza, and pasta in Melbourne; take some time to marvel at the “coolest” street in the world, grab a coffee and explore. - CENTRAL—Gardens, MCG, Gold-Steet, Laneways
Visit the famed MCG—a world sporting icon; marvel at the plush Melbourne gardens and the streets build on Gold; and finish the tour at the famed Melbourne graffiti Laneways with our guide there with you
Departure Location:
Our tours depart from the
MELBOURNE ARTS CENTRE- 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne
This Melbourne Landmark is centrally located, easy to access, and provides plenty of entertainment and amenities for your convenience prior to our tour.
At Tours end we finish at Federation Square
All Year
9.00am
Tour Duration
3 Hours
Passenger on Board
15 Maximum
Important Information for Your Tour
Departure Details
Depart Time: 9:00am
Return Time (at Federation Square): 12.00pm
Primary Departure Location: Melbourne Arts Centre, 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
Arrival: Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time. Punctuality is crucial, as the tour departs on schedule and we will not be able to wait for you if you are late.
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Secondary Departure: South Wharf OR Crown Hotels (this departure is only available if you have booked with us directly or through your hotel)
If you have selected a South Wharf or Crown Departure, then your departure time will be 30 minutes PRIOR to the regular tour start time shown on this email.
Please ensure you are ready by this time as we will not be able to wait.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns on the day of the tour, please reach out via WhatsApp or email for prompt assistance.
Email: gday@localwaytours.com.au
Phone: +61 0417 887 234 (WhatsApp preferred)
What to Bring
There are no mandatory items required for this tour—just bring yourself!
However, a few additional items for a great experience you may like to bring:
- Small Day Bag: You may wish to bring a small day bag that can be left on board during the tour
- Appropriate Clothing: Melbourne is known for having fast changing weather. Check the weather forecast and pack accordingly.
- Water Bottle: Stay hydrated with refill stations available throughout the day.
- Phone Charger: Most buses have charging ports, but consider bringing a portable battery pack if you plan to take lots of photos.
- Snacks: The day’s journey is approximately 3 hours.
- Spending Money: Some stops may accept card payments only.
Special Requirements
Please let us know If you have special requirements.Without prior notice, we cannot guarantee accommodations on the day of the tour.
Start Your Day the Melbourne Way
Enjoy a complimentary coffee to kickstart your adventure! Redeem your free coffee voucher at The Protagonist Café located right near the Melbourne Arts Centre.
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Thank you, and we look forward to an incredible day with you!
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We travelled through some beautiful scenery: such vibrant colours especially the yellow fields of canola! I felt I got a real sense of being in country Victoria.
There were plenty of unique experiences to enjoy including a paddlesteamer trip, a fauna park, silo art and a wine tasting in a gorgeous hill side vineyard setting. I was able to buy some yummy wine and cheese to take home too!
Our guide Jordan made sure everyone was happy and everything ran smoothly. The bus was clean and comfortable too.
It was a great day and an opportunity to visit an area that not many other tour companies cover which made it feel a bit special too!
The highlight was definitely the Penguin Parade, watching hundreds of Little Penguins waddle up the beach at sundown was absolutely magical. Along the way, we stopped by a koala conservatory.
The Scenic Wildlife Cruise was another standout. Being so close to Australia’s largest fur seal colony was incredible, there were thousands of seals all around, and the views of Phillip Island’s coastline from the boat were breathtaking. We were lucky and spotted a few southern right whales as well as a humpback whale.
The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about wildlife and conservation, which made the tour even more meaningful.
Highly recommend this experience, whether you love animals, beautiful landscapes, or just want a unique and relaxing day, this is a must-do when visiting Phillip Island!
We got to visit all the top spots — the Koala Reserve, The Nobbies, and of course the magical Penguin Parade 🐧 (which was the perfect way to end the day). There was also a bunch of local wildlife along the way, which made the trip even more special!
What I loved most is that you get to choose between a winery visit with a chilled lunch and views OR a wildlife cruise to see seals and whales 🛥️🍷 (we picked both (on different dates — 10/10 recommend!).
The guides were super friendly and really knew their stuff — felt like we were exploring with locals rather than being on a generic tour. Would 100% recommend this if you’re visiting Phillip Island or even if you’re a local looking for a great day trip!
Thanks Local Way Tours for such a fun experience! 🙌
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone.







Would highly recommend to learn about the island.


We were with Russell and had a wonderful day trip starting from Winery, Seagull nest coast, Wallaby jumping road and finally thousands of penguins are coming back to their home. Thank you so much Russell to make this precious timw happen and I strongly recommend this experience with my colleagues after I back to the Seoul. Thank you so much 🥰♥️



Each stop was great and had all tastings and lunch (which was lovely) included in the price as well as some local attractions/views to stop along on the way!
Sue was amazing and so friendly throughout the day and definitely made the tour!
I would like to leave a review. Our tour guide was Caitlin . My husband & I had an amazing day from start to finish.
We enjoyed the winery plus lunch & the penguin parade.
Nothing was a problem for Caitlin. She looked after our small group exceptionally well. Very friendly & knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour !!
Paul and Angie TSIKNAS
Shin
The best part was the Penguins. They are so cute and tiny. Dress warm and in layers, throughout the day we definitely felt many weather conditions. Thanks to the email they sent us ahead time letting us know, I was prepared. Must do tour! Well worth the money!