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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus

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Melbourne, Australia
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On average, this is booked 50 (31) days in advance.

30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience the wonder of Melbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as you travel through one of the world's most beautiful botanic gardens, discovering iconic landscapes, stunning plant collections and hidden gems along the way.
Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to experience the Gardens from a new perspective, this bus tour is the perfect way to take in the best parts of one of Melbourne’s most loved attractions.

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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100 Birdwood Avenue
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis in the comfort of the open-air minibus and admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
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30 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants aged 0–3 travel free of charge when seated on a paying guardian’s lap.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-88020P9

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321 reviews

Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 321 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 50 (31) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

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  • 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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants aged 0–3 travel free of charge when seated on a paying guardian’s lap.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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