In the gold rush era of the 1850s it was dubbed “Marvellous Melbourne” by the British press and a more apt name has never been found.

Founded in the 1830s as a free settlement Melbourne is resplendent with stunning buildings, both historic and modern, fabulous hidden shopping boutiques and glorious parkland fringing it with green and bursts of colour. It is above all a very liveable city with great cafés, restaurants and bars.

Join with Talk’N Tours on a relaxing audio tour through Melbourne while you discover hidden arcades, splendid architecture and fabulous shopping boutiques. From modern Federation Square to historic Old Melbourne Gaol where Australia’s most famous bush ranger, Ned Kelly, was hung you will discover the stories behind the facades, beautiful buildings, and fabulous open spaces.

All of the central city sights are included from splendid Flinders St Station, the marvels of the 1890s real estate boom and bust of opulent Collins St, the sensory delights of the pulse of Melbourne’s Chinatown to the reflection on Melbourne’s European foundation and dispossession of the Wurrundjari tribe – the original owners of this land at Enterprize Park.

Our walking tour guide is with you every step of the way on your audio tour of the essence of Melbourne sharing real insider stories with you while you ride a Melbourne tram; discover the historic, the modern, the sacred and some of the more infamous events of this vibrant city.

• Price: $ 14.00
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Publisher: Greg Lawrence
• Distance: 3.5 kms
• Voice(s): Greg Lawrence
• Subject Type: City walk
• Language: English
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