In 1934 Melbourne celebrated its centenary and this event provided a
catalyst for a building boom that continued for the next six years to
transform the city.


This tour covers a variety of building types in the centre of the
city from the Manchester Unity Building to the Majorca Building. .The
use of terracotta ‘self-cleaning’ tiles, distinctive patterning, and
design details new during the period will be highlighted. Buildings with
accents on Spanish, Egyptian, Mayan and other cultures can be seen and
indicate what people were interested in in the Deco period.

Architecture Tour of Melbourne
There is a great variety of architecture in Melbourne and visitors always comment on the diversity of the built environment. Even though Europeans have been building in Melbourne for only 176 years, Melbourne has seen a number of skilled architects that have created this city.

From 1850, this tour will highlight a number building periods which includes some of the latest buildings and architectural styles. From Reed to Katsalidis, we showcase some great local design.


Not only will you see buildings that are influenced by a Samurai warrior, a surveying stick or simply built to show off gold money, you will learn of some of the most sustainable buildings in the world such as the world's first carbon-neutral structure.

The History and Laneways West Tour concentrates on Melbourne's history in the western side of Hoddle's Grid or the central city area. Our guides will talk about the early history going back more than the 176 years that Melbourne has been in existence what we call the 'Banks and Bullion' tour.


From the start of the tour, your guide will take you from the place where Melbourne was first established near Enterprize Park and through the old commercial side of town seeing old banks built in 19th Century boom times.

Our customers will discover some of the hidden laneways and arcades that Melbourne is famous for, discovering many details easily missed without an expert guide, and finally ending up 2 hours later near St Paul's Cathedral.

This is a historical tour so those that seek a cultural experience should take our Laneways tour. The West tour is available Tuesday to Friday at 2pm only. We are sorry we don't offer it on the weekends but some of the highlights of the tour are in buildings that are closed on weekends. Includes a coffee.

Come with one of our experienced guides on a Friday or Saturday night and taste a great cocktail in one of Melbourne’s hidden bars. Many of the best bars in the city of Melbourne are easily overlooked if you don’t already know where they are! A plain doorway could lead to a venue with a great vibe and wonderful drinks. Let MELTours show you what many people often walk past.


On the 3 best nights of the week, see the hidden bar culture as we visit a number of venues around the City Centre where you will be treated to 2 complimentary cocktails. Melbourne's Bar Tenders are some of the best in world, offering beautiful unique concoctions which will leave you wanting to order more!

During the course of the evening we will visit up to 10-15 bars with our guides usually selecting venues during the tour depending on the group.