State Library Victoria

Join our tour guides for a walk through Australia’s culture capital and learn what makes this city great and so much more. When you arrive, you'll explore Melbourne with a local who can share the history of the city as well as point out things to do after your walking tour is done. Depot Adventures tour guides want to show you the real Melbourne – the city we know and love. Your tour will stop for a coffee and conclude near the Old Melbourne Gaol, where you learn about Australia’s most infamous bush ranger. After your tour is finished, your guide will brings the group to a classic Australian pub where you can experience traditional Aussie food.

Melbourne Street Art Tours showcase the best of Melbourne's laneways and street art. As the tours are run entirely by street artists, they offer an authentic view into this underground art scene. Learn all about the stories behind the artists and the works, finishing up at the famous Blender Studios where you are treated to a cheese platter and drinks and have the opportunity to meet the studio artists.

Experience the best of Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs, as you enjoy the sights and highlights from our luxury bus, and given the chance to get out and walk amongst some of these amazing and authentic Melbourne locations. Unlike a regular walking tour, on our bus tour, we travel out to some of the places you simply can't get to on a walking tour, giving you the chance to get a feel for the real side of Melbourne. Includes visits to – St Kilda Beach and Lunar Park – Guided walkthrough of the Melbourne Laneways – Authentic Melbourne Suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood: voted the coolest suburbs in the world – 5 of Melbourne's most notable Gardens – Witness the amazing Melbourne City skyline and Williamstown across the bay. – MCG from across the Bridge – Visit the must-see destinations of Melbourne, including historic Spring St. – Queen Vic Market – Old Melbourne Gaol and State Library of Vic.

The History & Donuts Walking Tour explores iconic sites in Melbourne, starting at Federation Square, visiting Hosier Lane, St Paul's Cathedral, Young & Jackson's Hotel, Centre Place, Collins St, Mitre Tavern, Hardware Lane, Old Melbourne Gaol, Little Lon, Chinatown, and ending at State Library Victoria. The tour features two donut stops, a coffee stop and a glimpse into the city's history, art, and architecture. Tour ends at State Library Victoria. Come hungry as there's food stops along the way. Tour may alter slightly on Monday's and Wednesday's due to Queen Victoria Market being closed.

See Melbourne through the eyes of a local! Discover what makes Melbourne tick as we explore the city on foot, visiting major landmarks and hidden gems. Your tour may include highlights such as: * Flinders St Station * Bourke St Mall * Historic arcades and laneways * Cafes and restaurants * Federation Square * The Yarra River and Birrarung Mar * Street art filled laneways * The Theatre District * Old Treasury Building and Parliament * Chinatown * Manchester Unity Building * Melbourne Town Hall * State Library * Ned Kelly’s armour * Queen Victoria Market (when open) We’ll also take time to grab a coffee at one of the city’s most iconic cafes and sample some local food. While we walk, we’ll talk about Melbourne’s history, it’s sporting culture, great places to eat and fun things to do as well as funny and quirky stories that even many locals don’t know. PLEASE NOTE: A minimum booking of 2 guests is required for this tour.

Discover Melbourne best living art galleries! Melbourne’s famous street art culture is unlike any other and on this Laneways Discovery Tour, you will explore Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane and a few other laneways that we’ll keep as a surprise for you during the tour. This 8km running adventure will take you laneway hopping, sharing with you the iconic shops, bars and cafes that Melbournians love to flock to, so you’ll feel just like a local. Learn more about Melbourne’s rich history as we share stories from the past, present (and future….) and fun facts about the city with you. Witness Melbourne’s distinct variation between the modern high rise architecture and older Victorian style buildings, learning how the two mesh and how both are quintessential in shaping Melbourne’s culture. As we run past the landmarks that shape Melbourne, there will be an ample amount of time to make sure you get that Instagram worthy photo.

This audio tour of the modern city of Melbourne will take you on a captivating journey to see sights such as the bustling Flinders Street Station and many historic buildings including the Melbourne Gaol and the State Parliament House. You will also receive a map detailing the area of your tour.

Discover Melbourne by solving a detective case in our outdoor escape game. Gather your friends, family or colleagues and follow in the footsteps of a detective. Perfect for 2-5 people that are in for some fun, teamwork and challenges. You're tasked to solve a detective case. You'll get a physical case file that contains a map, clues and pieces evidence. Use the map to visit locations, use the evidence and your detective skills to find answers. It's the most fun way to discover Melbourne: – Visit some of Melbourne's most beautiful locations – Use the evidence and clues provided to find answers – Check your answers online or get hints when needed, to solve the case – Compete against other detectives and aim for the #1 spot on the leaderboard Start at the State Library of Victoria and finish near Flinders Street Station. It takes about 2-2.5 hours to complete, and you can stop as often as you'd like. IMPORTANT! Email before you pick up your case file

Looking for an exclusive experience for your family, office, or club? Rent a professional guide for 3 hours to start and finish at the place & time of your choosing. At the start of the tour, your guide will work with you to set the itinerary. Want us to focus on street art? Laneways? Sport? Want to try dumplings in Chinatown? Coffee at an iconic cafe? Cocktails on a rooftop? No worries! Just let us know when you book and we’d be happy to accommodate. Not sure what to do? We'll take you on Melbourne's highlights, spending 3 hours covering the best our city has to offer – street art, historic arcades, iconic laneways, Chinatown, and Melbourne's oldest jail. When you make your booking please include any special requests, as well as where you would like the tour to start from (pickup available from any city location — we'll use public transport to navigate through the city).