Holiday rentals in Deepdene

Join me in discovering Melbourne's neighborhood markets from a local’s perspective. Learn how the markets are unique to our city with my own personal insight, interact with the vendors I have hand-picked and taste their mouth-watering local produce. We start at centrally located Southern Cross station and depending on the day we may visit the Queen Victoria Market, the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, or the city's oldest market, South Melbourne Market. All of these markets showcase our multi-cultural society and boast a history and importance to Melbourne's local way of life. We will take the tram to the market, unhurriedly introducing each vendor, who explains the passion behind their food and a rare insight into their history, all with plenty of samples to match the enthusiasm. After reveling in the buzz of the markets, learning the history, we end with a drink or delicious Gelato where we will happily give you plenty of recommendations to enjoy the rest of your stay in Melbourne..(along with a full belly) Other things to note Depending on the market of the day a MYKI transport card may be required. We suggest wait until the day and if required the guide will advise how to buy. The cost isapprox $15 for a card and day pass

Melbourne seems to hold a competition for the coolest bar. First criteria: Be difficult to find. In three hours, you'll discover four of the best hidden laneway bars the city has to offer. You'll get a chance to interact with local bartenders, ask for custom orders, and get time to plan the rest of your night as you explore the 100's of great bars this city has to offer. Other things to note Your experience includes me! Drinks are at your own expense, and I'll join you for a few.

Who says history can't be fun? On this tour we will visit three of the city's best bars and share stories of Melbourne's fascinating, debaucherous and comical past. This tour caters to everyone, whether it's your first time visiting the city or you're a Melbourne local. Depending on the day, the weather and your preferences, we will handpick three amazing bars to take you to. They may be sun-soaked rooftop bars, hipster laneway bars, tiny gin distilleries or cocktail bars. Our tour finishes in Melbourne CBD but if you are still thirsty for more or are starving for a local feed, we will be happy to give you recommendations on where to head next. At the end of the tour we guarantee you'll not only have had a great time, you will have discovered some great new local bars and learnt something new about Melbourne along the way! So join us on this fun afternoon as we show you that history really is better with booze!

Melbourne is the sports capital of the world and this tour will show you why! This walking tour also includes a behind-the-scenes stadium tour of the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) - Australia's largest stadium (100k+ capacity). We'll cover 184 years of Melbourne's sporting history and look at how sports media influenced Melbourne’s multicultural identity. From there we'll visit the site of Melbourne's first competitive sporting event and relive the incredible stories of the people instrumental in building this sporting city. We'll then visit the site of the 1956 Olympic Games, stand on the track and hear Australia's most inspirational sporting story and the story of it’s darkest and most controversial sporting day. We'll then head to the Tennis Walk of Fame and get photos with the statues of tennis legends, hear their incredible stories and see Rod Laver Arena - Home of the Australian Open! We'll also visit Show Court 3, a court graced by the likes of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Williams and more. From there you'll go behind-the-scenes of the MCG which includes pitch side, the players changing rooms, press conference room, coaches box & more! ***If booking in November, December or January - please note that all tennis aspects of the tour will be subject to availability due to the Australian Open. We'll attempt to cover as much of this area as possible. Other things to note When you arrive at the Melbourne Visitor Hub (corner of Swanston Street and Little Collins Street) look for your tour guide with the blue umbrella.

Join one of our popular walking tours as a VIP guest and spend a few hours exploring the city centre, seeing historical buildings, learning about history, marvelling at street art in laneways, browsing through arcades, and exploring Chinatown. Learn about the historical events that shaped Melbourne, and learn what the culture is like today. Our guides weave together a comprehensive picture about Melbourne through history and currently, and all the things that make it the ‘most liveable city in the world.’ You may be in a group with other tips-based tour members, but as a Complete Melbourne tour guest I'll buy you a famous Melbourne coffee within the first hour, and in true Aussie fashion, end the tour with a local beer. Don't worry about tipping — your fee covers my time, the coffee, the beer, and some extra suggestions at the tour's end. Your beer won’t be at just any old pub - it’s the oldest and most historic pub in Melbourne. While at the pub you’ll have the opportunity to ask for further recommendations for the rest of your time here in Melbourne, as I write down all the best Melbourne recommendations on a city map that is yours to keep.