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 Tours and cruises 

Take advantage of friendly locals with the inside word on what’s hot in Melbourne by enlisting personalised services to help you explore the city.

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From guided shopping sprees to tours of the City's greatest attractions, Melbourne’s many tours are a great way to see the city with interesting insights from those in the ‘know’.
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Discover the beauty of Melbourne from the water by contacting one of the many cruise companies.
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Explore Melbourne's sights on foot - the best way to discover it's secrets!
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Horse-drawn carriages can show you a different Melbourne. Catch a ride from Swanston Street, or pre-book your trusty steeds (and driver).

To see details of specific tours (what tours are operating when), see the what's on tour and cruise events section:
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There are so many weird and wonderful tours operating out of Melbourne. From hot air balloons to gondolas, each offers a unique perspective of Melbourne.

For on-the-spot advice, bookings and brochures about what's on in Melbourne, visit the visitor centre at Federation Square, or the visitor booth on Bourke Street Mall.
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The Melbourne Visitor Centre (MVC) at Federation Square is a one-stop shop for all visitor information needs.
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The information booth in Bourke Street Mall provides maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in the city.

 More to explore
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For assistance with directions, public transport enquiries, events, and general questions about Melbourne, keep an eye out for our City Ambassadors in their distinctive red uniforms.
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The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a great way to see Melbourne's attractions, and it's free!
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The Melbourne Greeter Service is a free 2 to 4 hour orientation of the city for visitors and tourists to Melbourne.
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Tue 01 Feb 2011 to Sun 30 Dec 2012
Free tours of Melbourne's historic Town Hall give visitors the chance to learn about its architectural, social and political significance.
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Fri 19 Aug 2011 to Mon 19 Aug 2013
Book a Golden Mile Guided Walk to experience Marvellous Melbourne and how the discovery of gold shaped the city. Departs daily at 10am.
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Download maps and brochures to help you find your way around Melbourne.


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