Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Outside Fitzroy Town Hall (main entrance under the clocktower), 201 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

End Point

End point

Fitzroy (near public transport back to the City Centre)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. STREAT Cromwell Cafe
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.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Smith Street
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.
Duration: 45 mins
3. Collingwood Yards
Discover the amazing arts scene and hear about other incredible social enterprises in the area with a visit to the Collingwood Arts Precinct.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Keith Haring Mural
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.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Napier Hotel
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
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood

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

Exclusion

Additional drinks and food

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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.

What is the minimum group size for the private tour? The private tour option is priced for a minimum of two travellers. Solo travellers are welcome to book and will be charged the base rate for two people.

Supplied by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Australia

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