Overview
Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the diverse and colourful centre of Melbourne.
Our Heart of Melbourne route starts at the Old Melbourne Gaol (easily reached by train, tram or taxi) and leads you on a discovery tour of the iconic sites and hidden jewels of central Melbourne. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations, have fun as a family with challenges that bring each site to life, and learn the story of Melbourne from its colonial origin to the present day.
You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions!
Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids excited and parents happy as you explore the vibrant heart of Melbourne.
What's Included
- All information and directions to have a great tour are included on the app
- The tour can be done offline (no need for mobile data) once it has been downloaded on the app
- Written Guide/App in English
- Other languages - Tour suitable only if you and your children are comfortable reading English
Meeting Location
377 Russell Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Federation Square
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Right opposite Flinders Street station, Melbourne's main public transport hub
What To Expect
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Old Melbourne Gaol
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
State Library Victoria
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Melbourne Central
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Melbourne's GPO - Shopping Centre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Arcade
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Block Arcade
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Melbourne Town Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Degraves Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Flinders Street Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Federation Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Do not purchase this tour if you and your children cannot comfortably read English
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Activity code: C-485541P9
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