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Lowest price guaranteed This half-day afternoon tour incorporates a cruise along the mesmerizing Yarra River, giving you the chance to explore Melbourne from multiple different perspectives. Throughout the tour, you’ll see some of the city’s best-loved attractions, marvel at the stunning architecture, and tuck into local fare in the city’s mouth-watering patisserie shops.
Operates: Daily
Departs: 11:45am
Returns: 5:30pm
Child prices are available for children aged 2 – 14 years. Infants under the age of 2 years travel free on the lap of a parent.
We’ll start the afternoon with a leisurely cruise along the Yarra River, where you can relax and soak up the scenic views of the city from a new perspective. En route, we’ll pass by the “Polly Woodside” and bluestone wharves, which are throwbacks to the early settlement days.
After the cruise, we’ll get back on to dry land and start a coach tour of the city. We’ll pass through Melbourne’s bustling Central Business District and Melbourne Park, before stopping off at the Royal Botanic Gardens where you can take a stroll through the manicured surroundings.
Then it is on to the Docklands waterfront via Bolte Bridge and along the bay of Port Melbourne. On this part of the journey, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing scenes at St Kilda and Brighton.
Later on, we’ll stop off in the stylish Acland Street for a coffee and a patisserie (own expense). After you’ve tucked into delicious sweet treats and refueled with a hot drink (at your own expense), you’ll have the chance to have your photo taken in front of the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes.
For sports enthusiasts, there’s plenty to see, too, including Melbourne’s much-loved cricket ground, the Etihad Stadium, and the Albert Park Lake, which is home to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
When the tour comes to a close, you will have experienced the city from numerous different angles, soaking up the culture, history, and incredible scenes that define it.
Optional Upgrades
Enjoy a delicious lunch on the river cruise for an additional $24. Gourmet lunch includes the choice of chicken, pork or vegetarian focaccia, fresh fruit, homemade cookie and a drink (juice or water). Gluten free options available. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book.
Please give our office a call on 1300 661 225 and one of our friendly team will be able to help you over the phone.
Duration : 1 Day
Tour type : Bus Tour, Sightseeing
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