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The Lost & Forgotten City of Melbourne Free Tour
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Provided by:
Sam Hilson
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Federation Square
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
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, instead slightly obscured or hidden behind other, more well-known events in Melbourne's history.
Indigenous resilience, street art rebellion & Melbourne's dark past of opium trade transitioning into the modern-day Chinatown are all key to the flourishing of this tale of resistance into what Melbourne is today.
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!
Also covering a general overview of Melbourne's modern history, we provide an alternative angle alongside the commonly known facts and information to add a different element to Melbourne's famous Central Business District.
Indigenous resilience, street art rebellion & Melbourne's dark past of opium trade transitioning into the modern-day Chinatown are all key to the flourishing of this tale of resistance into what Melbourne is today.
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!
Also covering a general overview of Melbourne's modern history, we provide an alternative angle alongside the commonly known facts and information to add a different element to Melbourne's famous Central Business District.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- State Library Victoria
- AC/DC Lane Graffiti
- Royal Exhibition Building
- Chinatown Melbourne
- Birrarung Marr
- Parliament House
- Fed Square
- General overview of Melbourne's history
- Indigenous culture & history
- Street Art Culture
- Chinese Community
- Darker parts of Melbourne's history
- Gold Rush
- Food
Our Guides
Sam
On arrival
Look out for the orange umbrella! Your guide will be on the top of the stairs at the Swanston Street side of Federation Square.
If you can't find them, walk to nearby the stage and they will be visible with the orange umbrella!
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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