Marvellous Melbourne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG439983-793129
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Stroll around Melbourne with some locals to hear what makes the city tick on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this walk around the city centre.
Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this walking tour through its vibrant CBD.
I'm Mitch, a Melbourne local, and I'll be your host for this lovely little jaunt from Birrarung Marr riverside park to Hamer Hall. After enduring the world’s longest lockdown, the city is back and better than ever and I can’t wait to share it with you as we take in some of its lesser-known corners including Federation Square and the Block Arcade.
Along the way, I'll introduce you to a few people who’ll share some interesting facts about the city and how it came to be. You’ll hear from Steve, a Gunai Kurnai man whose ancestors are the traditional owners of Naarm. (That’s Melbourne’s traditional Aboriginal name.) Jessica Paige, a street busker, will also share one of her beautiful songs with you.
Other highlights in this tour include:
• Learning about the flat white from its inventor, Salvatore Malatesta, who started St. Ali coffee
• Riding the tram through the city while listening to the story of a 15 year old rascal who once stole a tram
• Hearing from one of the first street artists to ever spray paint down the famous Hosier Lane
• Deciphering the city’s official coat of arms
• Discovering a few of the theories surrounding the disappearance of Harold Holt, the city’s prime minister from 1966-1967
By the end of this tour, you’ll be able to explore the city on your own just like any other Melbournite!
Highlights
- Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this walking tour through its vibrant CBD
- Hear from producer Mitchell Secrett, an audio producer and podcast specialis
- Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour uses the VoiceMap mobile app. You'll need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour.
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• Please note that you'll need to use your own mobile device and headphones for this tour. The tour is only available in English.
Start: Birrarung Marr, Russell St Ext, Melbourne VIC 3000
Open the tour on the VoiceMap app, press start and then click "Get Directions". This will open Apple or Google Maps with directions to get to the exact starting point.
The five shields that the tour starts from are located just across from the Artplay building on the banks of the Birrarung Mar.
Make your way to Fed Square first and then walk down the river, down the closest bank, for about 200 m. You'll see the red brick Artplay building on your left. The starting point is on the other side of the path to the Artplay building up opposite to the furthest edge.
You can get to Fed Square by tram (stop at the corner of Federation/Swanston) or train (Flinders St. Station) and then use the walking instructions above to get to the starting point. You're directed everywhere to go once you find the starting point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
