Want to see the best of Melbourne? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Melbourne!
Welcome to Melbourne! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Melbourne to start your city trip on the right foot.
Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Melbourne. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Fitzroy where you’ll experience a different Melbourne, like a local with a local by your side!
Ben is extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Melbourne and Victoria. We also really appreciated hearing how he came to Australia from Iran and sharing views with him on world politics. He's a great guide and a great guy. My one recommendation is to book your tour with him as early as possible in your visit to Melbourne. We left it a couple of days which meant we didn't have time to go back for a more detailed look at all the places Ben showed us.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Melbourne
Inger
About local
21 January 2025
Fun and friendly and flexible
Ben was our guide in Melbourne. He was very knowledgeable, super friendly and showed us all sorts of fun laneways (alleys), special arcades (shopping centers), architectural meaningful buildings and more. He shared interesting facts. Really helped us get a great sense of the city and all it's charm.
Highly recommend this tour with Ben.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Melbourne
Lisa
About local
Great tour with Ben
We had a great time, touring Melbourne with Ben seeing the secret arcades and alleys that we never would have found without him. He was very knowledgeable and had cute stories. He was a very professional and considerate guide. He worked with us to accommodate times and customized the tour to a pre-determined’must-see’ list. We even got to taste several yummy chocolates and had an incredible hot chocolate.
At the end, then made sure that we saw everything we wanted to and offered us suggestions for what else we needed to see in restaurants
Thank you so much ben for showing us your beautiful city Lisa
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Melbourne
Debra
About local
Best ‘unlocal’ experience with Ben!
Ben proved to be an excellent guide and storyteller with a most unique perspective. He was attentive and engaging for both of our tours. He was able to immerse us in Melbourne lore and showed us areas we would never have found on our own.
