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Magnificent Melbourne - Morning City Half Day Tour
- Melbourne
- English
- 3.5 hours (approx.)
- Free Cancellation
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Experienced Driver Guide
- 2. Comprehensive commentary
- 3. Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- 4. Pick up from selected hotels. Drop off to Melbourne Federation Square ONLY
From AUD
$179.00
$179.00
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Experienced Driver Guide
- 2. Comprehensive commentary
- 3. Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- 4. Pick up from selected hotels. Drop off to Melbourne Federation Square ONLY
Not included
- 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 2. Souvenirs
- 3. Travel Insurance
- 4. Hotel drop-offs after tour finishes
| Destination | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Depature point | ● Departs: daily*, all year round * Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December) or New Year's Day (01 January) ● Departure Point: Federation Square (Address: Corner Flinders & Russell Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000) ● Departure Time^: Approximately 08:15 ^Complementary pick up from selected city hotels included before departure time. No drop-off services. ● Arrives Melbourne Federation Square at approximately 11:50 (No hotel drop-offs) |
| How to get there | ● Complementary pick up from selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation. No drop-off service. Or ● Please make your own way to the meeting point selected at time of booking on the travel date. No drop-off service |
| Reconfirmation requirements | Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, pick up location and time, and departure time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming. |
| Check-in requirements | ● Complementary Transfer If you have booked hotel transfer service, please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the pick is late or you are not being picked up, please call service provider and quote your confirmation number to double check. ● Self Drive / Public Transports If you are making your own way to the meeting point, please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time. Meeting point is located at Federation Square, corner of Flinders & Russell Streets, Melbourne. |
| What to bring/wear | ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months. ● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Water bottle, Snacks ● Money/credit card for optional purchases |
| Other info | Low level of fitness required |
2 Overview
Discover the charm of Melbourne. See Cook’s Cottage, the original home of Captain James Cook’s parents, Queen Victoria Market, Fitzroy Gardens and Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix. Stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens, see the Royal Exhibition Buildings, Parliament House and Federation Square. Visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct. Appreciate the city’s architecture, including St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Princess and Regent Theatres.
Magnificent Melbourne - Morning City Half Day Tour
Melbourne
Uncover a world of old and new, of art and culture and of food and wine. Melbourne offers all this and more in one cosmopolitan city. As Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne may not bask in as much of the limelight as the bigger and flashier Sydney. But look a little deeper and you’ll see why many Australians (well, Melburnians at least) believe this city is the best in Australia.
Highlights
- First up you'll tour through Melbourne's city centre, with its wide boulevards and fine historic buildings
- See the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which hosts Australian Rules football and is the birthplace of Test Cricket
- Drive past Rod Laver Arena, the venue for the Australian Open Tennis Tournament, and into Albert Park to drive alongside the Formula 1 Grand Prix track
- See imposing Parliament House, considered to be one of the finest examples of architecture from the Victorian era anywhere in the world
- Drive past the Queen Victoria Market, an icon to the locals and a major landmark
- See some of the city's architecture including St. Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Hotel, and Princess and Regent Theatres
- Visit Cook's Cottage, in the heart of Fitzroy Gardens, the original home of Captain James Cook's parents (entry own expense)
- Visit the Shrine of Remembrance, a memorial to the men and women of Australia who served in the First World War. Take the stairs to the rooftop for breathtaking views of the Melbourne skyline
- Cross the Bolte Bridge for amazing views of the city skyline and bayside suburbs
Uncover a world of old and new, of art and culture and of food and wine. Melbourne offers all this and more in one cosmopolitan city. The picture shows the Flinders Street Station
Tour through Melbourne's city centre, with its wide boulevards and fine historic buildings
Drive past the Queen Victoria Market, an icon to the locals and a major landmark
In the tradition of the world's busiest public spaces, Federation Square buzzes with a daily program of events, restaurants and cafes and bold galleries.
Visit Cook's Cottage, in the heart of Fitzroy Gardens, the original home of Captain James Cook's parents (entry own expense)
Visit the Shrine of Remembrance, a memorial to the men and women of Australia who served in the First World War.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. ● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. ● If no show, no refund.
4 FAQ
Yes, you are free to join and leave the tour as you like. However we request that you advise us at the time of booking or let your Travel Director or Driver Guide know if you plan on doing so, and any transport required from your departure location is wholly your responsibility. Please note: we cannot provide refunds for unused portions of your tour.
Yes, we pride ourselves on offering the perfect mix of sightseeing and free time. While many amazing must-see experiences are included, there is also time to shop, explore, relax in a local café or take a walk.
On travelling days you will stop every 2 to 3 hours either at a rest stop where you will have access to food and facilities or for sightseeing, activities or free time.
For security reasons the coach must be empty and locked at every stop. Please see your Travel Director or Driver Guide if any assistance is required to locate a rest spot.
While it’s not compulsory in Australia, tipping is becoming an increasingly accepted practice in all areas of the service industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxis. Please feel free to tip your Travel Director or Driver Guide if you would like to.