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History and Heritage, Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Melbourne Standard
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
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Length
About 3 h
Stops
8
Route
5.9 km
Starts at
Royal Exhibition Building
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Heritage” is a self-guided walking tour in Melbourne, Australia, made by Melbourne Standard. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Dive into Melbourne's rich history and heritage on this fascinating tour. Uncover iconic landmarks and delve into the city's intriguing past, exploring its colonial beginnings and cultural evolution. Visit historic sites, stunning architectural marvels, and museums that highlight Melbourne's pivotal stories and events. This tour provides an engaging journey through time, showcasing the heritage that has shaped Melbourne into the lively and dynamic city it is today. Ideal for history buffs and curious adventurers, this tour promises a thorough exploration of Melbourne's storied past.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne and covers about 5.9 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Old Melbourne Gaol
  • State Library Victoria
  • Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant
  • Parliament House
  • Cooks' Cottage
  • Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
  • Shrine of Remembrance

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Melbourne Standard
  • Spoken narration to listen to as you walk
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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