Melbourne Architecture Tour: Exploring 180 Years of Architectural Styles

Embark on a captivating journey through Melbourne’s architectural history. From iconic symbols to sustainable marvels, explore 180 years of architectural styles on this engaging tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Federation Square - s
  • Flinders Street Station - a
  • 333 Collins Street - s
  • ANZ Bank Museum - jh
  • Scots Church - b
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Two-hour walking tour highlighting Melbourne’s eclectic architecture
Additional Information

Since its establishment by Europeans 180 years ago, Melbourne has seen the incredible talent of numerous gifted architects. Partake in the MELTours’ Architecture Tour of Melbourne to explore unique architectural designs that cover the period from the 1850s up until today. You’ll encounter buildings that range from deeply symbolic to ones where sustainability is key in their design.

Location
St Pauls Cathedral
Flinders Street
Outside St Paul’s Cathedral, cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Melbourne - on the front walkway of the church between main Flinders St entrance and the side door on Swanston St.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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O7787kbphiliph
Jan 14, 2025
Thanks San for a perfect tour - Thank you very much to San for a first-class tour. Very informative and a genuinely fascinating insight into some of Melbourne's hidden architectural gems. The one thing I learned when wandering around Melbourne's CBD is to look up and around you when visiting as otherwise you'll miss out on so much! As San mentioned it obviously looks even better in winter when you can take advantage of the light.
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Ben_l
Nov 22, 2024
Great guide, beautiful architecture! - Our guide was informative and very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the buildings on the tour.
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Rquigl
Nov 10, 2024
Miss Fisher Murder tour - My wife and I went on the Miss Fisher murder tour of Melbourne. Our guide, Kathy, was excellent. We had a lovely time touring Melbourne in the context of the filming of the Phryne Fisher show. Kathy was very knowledgeable about the show as well as the history of Melbourne. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the show.
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Happytraveller717
Aug 14, 2024
visitors view of melbourne architecture - John was an excellent guide & was informative & friendly. we discovered so much about the architecture of the buildings in Melbourne, it was well worth doing the tour.
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H5079bmsusanr
Jul 9, 2024
Excellent - The tour was really excellent. San was extremely knowledgeable, shared so much history and architectural information. It gave me a whole insight into Melbourne that I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.
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Millerl619
Apr 18, 2024
Great tour guide ! - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He shared many interesting facts and tidbits about architecture and buildings in Melbourne. It was enjoyable and I would recommend this tour if you’re interested in learning about history and architecture in Melbourne
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Linda_m
Jan 11, 2024
Thursday afternoon - We had a great informative tour. Architecture and history. Exactly what we needed to keep us going immediately after our arrival from Utah, USA.
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T5742coursulag
Nov 9, 2023
Excellent way to spend two hours - Rob our guide was fantastic! Really knowledgeable and fun. Would highly recommend to walk if you are interested in the history of buildings, their design and architecture!
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Mallorya918
Sep 4, 2023
Great experience! Want to go back for more! - We had a great time! We learned so much not only about the architecture of Melbourne but also it's history. The tour guide gave great insights about the WHY behind the different architectural designs we saw that really piqued our interest. He also shared local tidbits about good places to eat, drink, and shop along the way.
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Valerie_l
Apr 19, 2023
Wonderful tour of historic buildings in the CBD - A fascinating tour of architectural buildings in the CBD. San is a wonderful guide who really knows his business!
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