Free tour
The Lost & Forgotten City of Melbourne
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Guru: Sam
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Registered on 17 October 2023
Hey I'm Sam!
I've been a tour guide as part of the free walking tour community for a few years now, loving every minute of it & I hope that you do too.
I've lived and breathed Melbourne for a significant chunk of my lifetime and love the little hidden & intriguing sides to Melbourne that make it such a vibrant city.
Look forward to you hopefully coming along on a tour to learn some new sides to Melbourne and have a laugh along the way!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
This pay-as-you-feel tour takes a deeper dive into some of the darker, hidden elements of Melbourne's history whilst still providing a general overview of what makes it the phenomenal city it has grown into today!
Rooted in resilience, we explore some of the chapters and eras of the city that are perhaps not on the front page of every city summary, rather slightly obscured or hidden amongst other more well-known events in Melbourne's history.
Indigenous resilience, street art rebellion & Melbourne's dark past of opium trade giving birth to the flourishing modern-day Chinatown are all key to this tale of resistance.
We also look into some of the extravagant buildings that still stand today unfinished, and some have since been demolished through short-sightedness. Touching on the forgotten people, erased communities, political tension, protests and rebellion we display the contrast between the amazing new ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and what was hidden beneath!
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Federation Square
Your guide will have an orange umbrella, standing at the top of the Swanston Street side stairs of Federation Square!
1
Outside visit
Birrarung Marr
2
Outside visit
AC/DC Lane
3
Outside visit
Parliament of Victoria
How much does this tour cost?
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.
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 10 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
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.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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