Why choose this Melbourne tour ?
This tour explores two of (Naarm) Melbourne’s most characteristic and colourful inner-city neighbourhoods. You’ll weave through historic streets filled with colourful murals and backstreet graffiti before enjoying a delicious Melbourne coffee at an amazing, local social enterprise cafe. Learn about the up’s and down’s of these twin neighbourhoods and some of their most fascinating characters from an infamous criminal turned children’s author, passionate football fans, the “Willy Wonka” of Australia, First Nations elders and recent migrants who have helped shape modern Australia. After exploring the evolving arts and live music culture of the area we’ll end with some refreshment and give you plenty of recommendations for places to eat, drink and shop when the tour concludes.
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What makes Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History a unique experience ?
Here you will hear about the amazing projects and employment opportunities that this social enterprise café deliver. You will try one of their own in-house roasted coffees.
You will walk through the back streets to get to Smith Street, one of the earliest shopping streets in Melbourne and discover all kinds of stores from the first supermarkets in Australia to the latest pop-up local artist shops. You will also see some incredible street art along the way and learn the history of the area.
Discover the amazing arts scene and hear about other incredible social enterprises in the area with a visit to the Collingwood Arts Precinct.
Learn about Melbourne’s passion for live music at an iconic live music venue and also take in the impressive Keith Haring mural. One of his best preserved public murals in the world.
Opened in 1866, The Napier Hotel is an example of a classic inner-city pub that we might end our journey at for an afternoon refreshment
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Keep in mind that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable. This tour will run rain, hail or shine.
- In the event that one of our venues will not be able to accommodate us, a suitable alternative will be offered.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
- This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
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- Melbourne Private Coffee, Culture & History Tour: Best of Fitzroy & Collingwood
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Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Discover some of the best street art in Melbourne including the incredible Keith Haring mural
- Join friendly Local, English-speaking guide
- Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Beer/Cider/Wine or Soft Drink
- Visit a neighbourhood watering hole and an iconic live music venue loved by locals
- We donate $1AUD to the café for every guest that joins this tour
- Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed fresh from their in-house roastery
- Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood
Not Included
- Additional drinks and food
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Intrepid Urban Adventures – Australia.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Melbourne.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Dress Code
Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Keep in mind that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable. This tour will run rain, hail or shine.
Dietary Notes
This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests. Please notify us in advance of any dietary needs. You can do so by emailing us at info@melbourneurbanadventures.com.
Closure of sites
If any of the venues are closed, suitable replacement venues will be visited instead.
Sustainability Tips
We encourage sustainability and advise you to bring your own reusable water bottle and coffee cup if you have one.
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