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Melbourne's Oldest Buildings: Historic Walking Tour
Melbourne's Oldest Buildings: Historic Walking Tour
Melbourne's Oldest Buildings: Historic Walking Tour
Melbourne's Oldest Buildings: Historic Walking Tour
Melbourne's Oldest Buildings: Historic Walking Tour

Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne

By Show Me Melbourne
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$120 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Join us on a fascinating 3.5-hour walking tour as we uncover the stories behind Melbourne's oldest surviving buildings—structures that stood before the gold rush transformed the city forever. This isn't just an architecture tour; it's a journey through time.

As we explore the city, we’ll visit eight historic buildings that have witnessed Melbourne's evolution. Learn about the people who lived, worshipped, shopped, and socialised within their walls. Discover how these buildings have changed and adapted to modern life while still preserving their connection to Melbourne’s early days.

Between the stops, hear about early Melbourne—the struggles, triumphs, and quirks of a frontier town finding its feet. You'll pass through streets that once bustled with traders, settlers, and pioneers, revealing the hidden stories that shaped this vibrant city.

Whether you're a history buff or just curious about Melbourne's past, this tour will give you a new perspective on the city you thought you knew.

Activity location

  • St James' Old Cathedral
    • 2 Batman St
    • 3003, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St James’ Old Cathedral
    • Batman Street
    • 3003, West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Melbourne's Oldest Buildings: Historic Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$120.00 x 1 AdultAU$120.00

Total
Price is AU$120.00
Until Sun, 1 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBooklet with historic photos of the buildings you visit.
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

St James' Old Cathedral
  • 10m
The first stop on your tour will be St James Old Cathedral, the oldest standing church in Melbourne, built in 1839.
Melbourne
  • 2h 40m
Your local guide will walk you through the streets and lanes of Melbourne to discover other buildings that pre-date the Gold Rush
The Mitre Tavern
  • 10m
Your last stop on your tour will be The Mitre Tavern which is officially recognised as the oldest building in Melbourne, built in around 1837.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt James' Old Cathedral
    • 2 Batman St
    • 3003, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESt James’ Old Cathedral
    • Batman Street
    • 3003, West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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