"Rated Melbourne's highest reviewed new tour of 2026" and recently featured in the What's On Melbourne magazine and website!
Join Max and Jamie for an engaging 2 hour journey through the heart of the world’s most livable city. This tour offers a deep dive into Melbourne’s dual identity, bridging the gap between its 60,000-year First Nations history and its vibrant, caffeine-fueled modern culture.
Walk with us through the alleyways and hidden arcades of Melbourne's CBD, covering approximately 2.5km and all of the most important sites. We look forward to sharing our city with you!
Tour Highlights
First Nations Roots: Start at the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River). Learn about the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation - the world's oldest living culture.
Colonial Beginnings & Rivalries: Discover the "Hoddle Grid" and the cheeky history of the Melbourne-Sydney rivalry that led to the creation of Canberra.
Iconic Landmarks: Stand before the historic Flinders Street Station (once the world’s busiest!) and learn the myths behind its unique architecture.
Sporting Soul: Gaze toward the MCG while uncovering the Indigenous roots of AFL and why Melbourne is the undisputed sporting capital of the world.
Hidden Gems & Street Art: Wander through the world-famous Hosier Lane to decode the secrets of its graffiti and explore the elegant 19th-century arcades.
Global Flavors: Visit the longest continuous Chinatown in the West and hear the surprising story of how McCafé and the Freddo Frog were born right here in Melbourne.
Tours open one month before the event - if you have any inquires (regarding free or private tours), please email: [email protected]
Hello, we are Max and Jamie!
Both born and raised in Melbourne, we absolutely love our city and can't wait to show it to you!
Together we have travelled to over 60 countries! Having tried and tested lots of different tours around the world, we've curated an engaging 2 hour walk for you that talks through some of the highlights with a special local flavour.
Studying Melbourne's stories at the University of Melbourne, we can share with you the history, as well as where to get a cheap beer too! We hope to take you on a walking tour soon! :)
Meeting point:Punto de encuentroMeet us at the Red Stair Amphitheatre along the Southbank of the Yarra. We'll be holding a bright rainbow coloured umbrella!!Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth StStand before the historic Flinders Street Station (once the world’s busiest!)
2
Free entry
St Paul's Cathedral, MelbourneVictoria's most visited sacred place, with over 400,000 visitors a year.
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Free entry
Federation SquareFederation square, the heart of Melbourne, is not only being a common meeting spot for Melbournians but a place to watch many important culture moments be it sporting or political
Meeting point:Punto de encuentroMeet us at the Red Stair Amphitheatre along the Southbank of the Yarra. We'll be holding a bright rainbow coloured umbrella!!Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth StStand before the historic Flinders Street Station (once the world’s busiest!)
2
Free entry
St Paul's Cathedral, MelbourneVictoria's most visited sacred place, with over 400,000 visitors a year.
3
Free entry
Federation SquareFederation square, the heart of Melbourne, is not only being a common meeting spot for Melbournians but a place to watch many important culture moments be it sporting or political
4.95
57 reviews
Professionalism
4.93
Entertainment
4.96
Communication
4.95
Quality
4.95
Route
4.89
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
We enjoyed the tour, it was a good intro
Hosts were good & seemed to love their city, very personable & the group dynamic was good
Quite informative
Just comparing it with our walking tour of Sydney, which was really thorough
I’m not sure it would have worked in a very large group BUT it was free, you donate what you want.
We would recommend
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Susanna
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Gary
1 Review
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Jolyon
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ann
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Traveled in group
3 days ago
We enjoyed the tour, it was a good intro
Hosts were good & seemed to love their city, very personable & the group dynamic was good
Quite informative
Just comparing it with our walking tour of Sydney, which was really thorough
I’m not sure it would have worked in a very large group BUT it was free, you donate what you want.
We would recommend
S
Susanna
3 Reviews
Booking verified
Gary
1 Review
Booking verified
J
Jolyon
1 Review
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
September 2026
Two well-spent hours! Max and Jamie tell the story of the city in a very entertaining way. They are enthusiastic, fresh and very competent, indeed a good duo. We really enjoyed the tour! It was well balanced between history, modernity and Melbourne's identity. Recommended!
Traveled as couple
August 2026
We had a great afternoon walking around Melbourne with these guys. They knew a lot of interesting stories about places that we haven't heard before. They were organised and friendly, happy to chat as we walked.
Highly recommended!
Traveled alone
August 2026
Well done! They struck the balance on not too much information, so you were not confused, and could take away something from the experience
Booking verified
Traveled in group
3 days ago
We enjoyed the tour, it was a good intro
Hosts were good & seemed to love their city, very personable & the group dynamic was good
Quite informative
Just comparing it with our walking tour of Sydney, which was really thorough
I’m not sure it would have worked in a very large group BUT it was free, you donate what you want.
We would recommend
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
September 2026
Two well-spent hours! Max and Jamie tell the story of the city in a very entertaining way. They are enthusiastic, fresh and very competent, indeed a good duo. We really enjoyed the tour! It was well balanced between history, modernity and Melbourne's identity. Recommended!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
August 2026
We had a great afternoon walking around Melbourne with these guys. They knew a lot of interesting stories about places that we haven't heard before. They were organised and friendly, happy to chat as we walked.
Highly recommended!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
August 2026
Well done! They struck the balance on not too much information, so you were not confused, and could take away something from the experience
Booking verified
Traveled alone
August 2026
I learned a lot more about Melbourne through this tour! Max & Jamie put in a lot of effort in preparing the information to share during the trip.
Traveled as couple
September 2026
Two well-spent hours! Max and Jamie tell the story of the city in a very entertaining way. They are enthusiastic, fresh and very competent, indeed a good duo. We really enjoyed the tour! It was well balanced between history, modernity and Melbourne's identity. Recommended!
Traveled as couple
August 2026
We had a great afternoon walking around Melbourne with these guys. They knew a lot of interesting stories about places that we haven't heard before. They were organised and friendly, happy to chat as we walked.
Highly recommended!
Traveled alone
August 2026
Well done! They struck the balance on not too much information, so you were not confused, and could take away something from the experience
Booking verified
Traveled in group
3 days ago
We enjoyed the tour, it was a good intro
Hosts were good & seemed to love their city, very personable & the group dynamic was good
Quite informative
Just comparing it with our walking tour of Sydney, which was really thorough
I’m not sure it would have worked in a very large group BUT it was free, you donate what you want.
We would recommend
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
September 2026
Two well-spent hours! Max and Jamie tell the story of the city in a very entertaining way. They are enthusiastic, fresh and very competent, indeed a good duo. We really enjoyed the tour! It was well balanced between history, modernity and Melbourne's identity. Recommended!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
August 2026
We had a great afternoon walking around Melbourne with these guys. They knew a lot of interesting stories about places that we haven't heard before. They were organised and friendly, happy to chat as we walked.
Highly recommended!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
August 2026
Well done! They struck the balance on not too much information, so you were not confused, and could take away something from the experience
Booking verified
Traveled alone
August 2026
I learned a lot more about Melbourne through this tour! Max & Jamie put in a lot of effort in preparing the information to share during the trip.
