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Expand your library at Melbourne bookshops

Take advantage of exclusive discounts on local literary treasures and booksellers. Learn the history Hear about four bookstores’ fascinating pasts. Shop at leisure Browse the shelves and get special discounts. Wisdom from the pros Hear what it's like running these cultural institutions. Start with a classic Start at Melbourne's century-old bookstore.

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Shop boutiques with a stylist to get the Melbourne look

Take a fun, fast-paced tour of Melbourne’s fashion scene with two expert stylists, exploring up-and-coming local designers and high-end luxury boutiques. You’ll learn how to achieve the breezy elegance that defines the city’s style. • Meet at the State Library, an iconic city landmark, where we’ll get to know each other and you’ll share a little about your personal fashion goals. • Learn about Melbourne’s unique blend of effortless layering, neutral tones, and bold statement pieces, with an emphasis on high-quality fabrics. • Visit four boutiques offering elevated cotton essentials and structured luxury designs and get tips for blending each shop’s specialties into your look. You’ll leave with further shopping recommendations and personalized tips, and maybe a new favorite piece for your wardrobe.

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Walk Melbourne's music venues with a seasoned pro

Take a trip through the city's leading bars and gig locations and learn music history. Start at Section 8 Learn about the venue’s history and its link to Chinatown. Get your groove on Enter Caretakers Cottage and encounter its vinyl atmosphere. Visit Her Music Room Hear about the venue's influential artists and impact. Stop at Misc Rooftop End with an insight into Melbourne’s live music evolution.

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Go into the heart of Melbourne’s queer scene

Join me, a celebrated cabaret performer, on a journey through Collingwood and Fitzroy in the heart of Melbourne’s queer scene to explore historic sites and connect with the rich LGBTQIA+ heritage of the city. • Visit iconic landmarks, including the Keith Haring mural, the “Courage” sculpture, and queer nightlife spots. Along the way, I’ll share stories about these important destinations and community history. • Discover the activism, resilience, and creativity that has shaped Melbourne’s queer history. • Explore Smith Street for a queer-friendly cafes and LGBTQ+ friendly indie shops. You’ll leave with a deeper connection to Melbourne’s queer past and present, plus my recommendations for places to enjoy a drink or watch live shows as well as promo offers you can't find anywhere else!

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Delve into Melbourne's Italian influences

Uncover the city’s rich heritage through food, art, and history with a local specialist. Meet at Brunetti's Enjoy coffee, gelato, and authentic Italian cuisine. Browse the library Admire the La Trobe Room's Renaissance-inspired design. Visit Caffe E Torta Relax with coffee and cake in a historic café. Stroll Hardware Lane Witness street art and Italian coffee culture. End at Town Hall Observe the Italianate architectural influences.

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French Icons of Melbourne

Explore the Paris End of Melbourne, known for its European-inspired architecture, tree-lined streets, and sophisticated boutiques, with me, a professional tour guide and French native. • Meet at the General Post Office Building, a historically significant French Second Empire heritage building, where I’ll explain a little about this part of the city’s French influences. • Hear the history of Flinders Street Station, with its French Renaissance arches and domes, as well as French Second Empire design examples like the citadel of the Salvation Army Building. • Browse French-inspired boutiques selling perfume, furniture and art, and sample some of the world’s best croissants and macarons. You’ll leave with an insider’s perspective on Melbourne’s French touch across architecture, food, and shopping.

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

Captivating social media photos by Alvin

We'll explore Melbourne with a different goal in mind—getting your photograph taken while you explore this great city. How often have you visited a city, and only walked away with photos of what you ate, or pixelated smartphone selfies? I've been a traveller and a professional photographer for the past 10 years, and every time I come home and share my experiences with my friends, it just felt different because I was never in any of the photos. It felt like I just downloaded the photos from the internet. I don't want you to feel that way when you visit Melbourne. I want you to go home with some social media-worthy photos of your travels. Please note that experiences are meant to be shared. Which means anyone can book the time slots that you've booked already. If you want to do be the only ones during this experience, please book out all 4 spots for that hour and you will have my full attention. If not, any stranger can come on the experience with you as I host groups of 4 people each experience. If you have more than 4 people, please get in touch with me before hand. And if there's a date you're thinking about doing this experience, and it's not listed here, please get in touch. Other things to note Bring your smile and a sense of adventure.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Frame Your Adventure: Melbourne Photo Experience

City Style Shoot A classic photoshoot experience capturing your personality against the backdrop of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. Perfect for individuals, couples, or small groups. Receive 50x photos via gallery. 45min, 200 AUD Luxury City Lights Photos An exclusive and personalized photoshoot experience tailored to your vision. Includes multiple location options, and a larger selection of professionally edited. Receive 100x photos via gallery. 1hour, 400 AUD Urban Portrait Session Affordable photoshoot focusing on capturing candid and natural shots in a relaxed setting. Ideal for quick updates to your portfolio or social media. Receive 30x photos via online gallery. 30min, 150 AUD

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Street Art Tour with a Street Artist

We will meet you in the heart of Melbourne before beginning a tour of Melbourne’s best street art treasures! As you are led down hidden laneways and arcades you will discover some of the most interesting street art and outdoor galleries in the world. You'll learn from us about the artists behind your favourite murals, the social and political influences to the scene, and the technical aspects involved in creating street art - whether it be spray painting, stencil art, paste-ups or sculpture. After winding our way past world-class street art, the tour finishes up at the famous Blender Studios. Here we will open the doors for a VIP tour (usually Not open to the public) and you will get to see our work in progress and how it moves from the studios - to the streets! A gourmet selection of market-fresh produce, beer, wine and soft drinks are provided as you wander through this incredible space and meet some of the artists! Other things to note The dates listed are our regular tour dates. If you are after another date or would like to arrange a private tour, feel free to message us with your enquiry. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour will run rain, hail or shine.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews

Melbourne CBD photo shoot by Sheena

Join me in a fun walking tour of major architectures and artsy alleys of Melbourne CBD. You will have your own customized experience depending on your preferences. I recommend some options. But feel free to let me know if you have a preferred spot. I will be your photographer and I will show you my favorite photo spots. Just relax, see the city, and let me run around to take shots candidly. I use the Fujifilm XT1 with 35mm lens. If you prefer your own device, just let me know.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 332 reviews

Walk Melbourne with an Expert Tour Guide

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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Street Photography Walk Laneways/Alleys

Using Melbourne's laneways and alleys as the backdrop, you will gain inspiration for creativity while I provide advice, skills and knowledge in the art of street photography. More than just a photo walk, I'll show you hidden gems in the city that you wont find in a tourist guidebook. Whether it's discovering street art, revealing hidden bars, pointing out some amazing restaurants & eateries, informing you on history of the city or showing you where to find the perfect coffee. You'll be amazed with what you'll photograph in this unique part of Melbourne. I will show you how to get the most out of you camera, guide you through some photographic techniques and provide advice on how to gain confidence when engaging with the people you want to photograph. This is a unique opportunity to explore a vibrant and distinct part of Melbourne that will translate into some unique and memorable photographs. If it is to improve your street photography or to just explore the uniqueness of Melbourne's laneways and alleys, come along and you'll be happily surprised. At the end, I will give you a small gift; a printed photograph of one of my images as a memento from Melbourne. Please note: You can photograph with any type of camera including a smartphone. What makes a great photograph is not the camera, but the person behind the lens and a passion to create.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviews

Private Discovery Tour of Fitzroy & Collingwood

This tour explores two of (Naarm) Melbourne’s most characteristic and colourful inner-city neighbourhoods. *HIGHLIGHTS* - Explore the diverse suburbs of Collingwood and Fiztroy to learn how they have transformed into the hippest areas of Melbourne - Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed in their in-house roastery - Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth *INCLUSUONS* - Coffee (or similar alternative) - $1 per person donation to a local social enterprise You’ll weave through historic streets filled with colourful murals and backstreet graffiti before enjoying a delicious Melbourne coffee at an amazing, local social enterprise café. Learn about the up’s and down’s of these twin neighbourhoods and some of their most fascinating characters from an infamous criminal turned children's author, passionate football fans, the “Willy Wonka” of Australia, First Nations elders and recent migrants who have helped shape modern Australia. After exploring the evolving arts and live music culture of these areas, the tour will end with some refreshments.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Mesmerising water marbling workshop applied onto fabric

Step In Aetheria Studio and become mesmerised by the morphing inks, patterns and endless inspiration found in the wonderful world of water marbling art! You will be introduced to water marbling the way it is uniquely approached in the studio with a focus on applying it as textile prints onto fabric. There is no right or wrong way! Freedom to experiment is encouraged, it is beginner friendly for all ages to enjoy. Once the basics are relayed with a quick demonstration, you will have free reign to play with the marbling bath and the way the inks react- a video-share-worthy experience for sure! Not only that- it's a very hypnotising and therapeutic art in which you can get lost watching the inks morph. Once getting the hang of the process and transfer your art on paper to practice, you are then invited to create your main piece of 70x70cm cotton, which can be used in a plethora of ways- the only limit is your imagination! The fabric has been mordanted prior to the class, enabling the inks to stick permanently after it has been ironed to heat set. There are also add ons available in the studio, a range of silk scarves which the water marbling truly shines on as well as hats, plant pots, tshirts etc There is a shop within the studio, with one off-hand marbled creations available for purchase- made and designed in the studio.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews

Private Foodie's Tour to Footscray

Footscray has recently been named the 13th coolest suburb in the world. Find out why as a vibrant mix of cultures and cuisines await you on this experience. *HIGHLIGHTS* - Explore the multicultural suburb of Footscray and learn about its history with migrants and refugees - Discover the strong sense of community in Footscray with a visit to the local arts centre - Sample international cuisine *INCLUSIONS* - 1 cup of coffee - Vietnamese bahn mi f and Sicilian cannoli samples - $1 donation to a local community organization First stop of the tour is Footscray market, where you'll wander through the stalls taking in the sights and sounds of local life. You'll get a chance to try some Vietnamese bahn mi, before heading off to a family-run Sicilian bakery to try their signature cannoli. Next, venture towards the Footscray Community Arts Centre. Here you'll discover indigenous artwork and learn about how this centre supports the local community. We’ll pass political street art and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, to hear about how migrants and refugees have helped shaped Melbourne to be what it is today. The tour will end at a local Ethiopian restaurant where you will be able to enjoy a traditional Ethiopian coffee and discover how njera, a type of flatbread, is made. PLEASE NOTE: Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Food and portraits, photo walk in Fitzroy

* Please read the full description before booking :) Think of this tour as a foodie meets photographer! We will meet at "To be Frank Bakery" in Collingwood to grab a delicious snack and a light brekky. (your own takeaway cup is encouraged to minimise waste) Coffee (tea of soft drinks) on us! After this, we start our photo walk to take shots of you in interesting backgrounds and sceneries and I'm sure we can find a nice neon sign or two! Don't worry too much about posing, the photos are meant to look natural. We will also be guiding you along when necessary. After a chit chat along the buzzing streets of Fitzroy, we will go into a restaurant to grab some delightful tacos and maybe a cocktail or two, at "Hecho en Mexico" and take a few more candids here. Things to note: - Be ready for hotter or colder weather. - This is a public event and others can join. If you wish to have a private session please book the private group option. Most importantly, come as you are! You'll receive 10 high quality digital images through a link to an online gallery. Additional photos available for a fee. *If you are in need of a special photoshoot in a different location, feel free to message me and we can easily set this up for you. Insta - wearephotophactory

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