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27
Nov, 2019

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Experience Melbourne with a private tour guide

Tours are a great way to experience the best that Melbourne as a destination has to offer and because they’re often tailored around specific interests, finding one that will allow you to experience the side of Melbourne you’re most curious about is relatively easy. But let’s be honest. A lot of people prefer to stay very far away from group tours – and for good reason. In this post, you'll learn why it makes sense to explore Melbourne with a private tour guide.

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31
Oct, 2018

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Melbourne
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Jewish Melbourne

Discover the thriving culture of the Jewish diaspora in cosmopolitan Melbourne and encounter the influences the community has made on the city as you enjoy a unique tour with this special focus. Hosted by our expert local Jewish guide, take in the delights of the architecture, museums, cafes, and produce stores prominent in Melbourne’s iconic inner southern suburbs, as well as historical sites in places not often associated with Melbourne’s Jewish establishment. Stroll along St Kilda beach and pier and explore other amazing things to see and to do ...

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14
Oct, 2015

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Great Ocean Road
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The Ultimate Great Ocean Road: Drive & Helicopter Tour

Experience the very best of the Great Ocean Road with this Ultimate tour that showcases the splendour of this famous icon from the comfort of a luxury touring vehicle before taking to the skies in a private return helicopter journey to Melbourne. As you journey along the Great Ocean Road you will gain an insight into Australian surfing culture at Bells Beach, spot kangaroos and discover one of the many popular seaside villages such as Lorne where you can take a leisurely stroll on the beach. Your professional MPT Guide will point out resident wild koalas ...

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25
Nov, 2014

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Great Ocean Road
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Great Ocean Road Drive & Fly

Get the best of both worlds. Travel the most scenic part of the Great Ocean Road on the ground before taking to the skies. After a relaxing 90 minute drive from Melbourne, get an insight into Australian surfing culture at Bells Beach, with rugged cliffs and big waves. Visit the historic Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet, which is credited with saving hundreds of ships and thousands of lives along Australia’s treacherous ‘shipwreck coast’. Soak up the atmosphere of Victoria’s premier holiday town, Lorne before marvelling at the cliff-hugging road that stretches between Lorne and Apollo Bay.

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25
Nov, 2014

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The Great Ocean Road Day Tour

Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is an amazing experience at any time of the year. One of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world, the Great Ocean Road stretches 243 km along the southern coast of Victoria. Travel it and you will discover some of the world’s most inspiring scenery, an ever-changing hinterland and charming towns and hamlets. Marvel at the huge cliffs, roaring seas, tranquil coves, magnificent waterfalls and secluded beaches. Gain an insight into Australian surfing culture at Bells Beach, with rugged cliffs and big waves. Discover seaside villages such as the popular town of Lorne, where you can ...

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25
Nov, 2014

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Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
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Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour

Immerse yourself in the excitement of Ballarat’s gold rush days at Sovereign Hill! Step back in time and experience Australia’s exciting gold rush days at Sovereign Hill. Set on a former gold mining site, this award-winning outdoor museum recreates in fascinating detail the hustle and bustle of life in the 1850s. From gold digging to joining an underground gold mining tour – there is so much to do and see! Experience the excitement of the Red Hill Gully Diggings where you can pan for REAL gold and see a spectacular $100,000 gold pour or venture underground on a fully-guided gold mine tour or catch a horse-drawn coach and tour the township.

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25
Nov, 2014

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Dandenong Ranges
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Dandenong Ranges Tour

Just an hour’s drive from the city is the verdant landscape of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, part of the Great Dividing mountain range which runs the entire length of the east coast of Australia. The Dandenongs are also home to ‘Puffing Billy’. Operating since 1900, this fully restored steam engine is Australia’s oldest surviving and most famous steam train. With lush fern gullies brushing past, and Mountain Ash towering overhead, Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest.

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21
Nov, 2014

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Melbourne
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Food, Art and Laneways Walk

Melbourne is a city renowned for great art and delicious food. People travel from far and wide to visit international exhibitions, view laneway street art and taste the best food this city has to offer. There’s no better way to experience this diversity than on a Melbourne Food, Art and Laneways Walk. Visit historic laneways and architecturally significant buildings to discover hidden galleries, street art by renowned artists, sculpture and modern art. This four hour walking tour takes guests to the best of Melbourne’s ever-changing art scene from showcasing the National Gallery of Victoria to discovering significant art ...

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21
Nov, 2014

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Melbourne
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The Ultimate Melbourne Food Tour

The pinnacle in gastronomic touring. Join your MPT host and a renowned local culinary identity for an urban food adventure like no other. Melbourne is regarded as one of the world’s most multicultural cities and the undisputed culinary heartbeat of Australia. This is a must-do tour for foodies. What better way to experience Melbourne than with an edible tour through the city’s most fascinating precincts. MPT’s culinary guides are local chefs, food critics, and connoisseurs, with unmatched knowledge of the talents, trends and tastes shaping the city’s enviable food scene.

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21
Nov, 2014

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Melbourne
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Melbourne City Sights Tour

Any time of year is the perfect time to visit Melbourne and MPT guides are the masters at delivering a memorable, tailored experience to satisfy the individual interests of every client. With its Victorian architecture, stunning gardens and edgy bar, culinary, fashion and live music scenes, Melbourne is an obvious start to any visit to Victoria. Its iconic laneways and alleys are home to some of the city’s best cafes, bars, boutiques and galleries. Explore these with your local guide, getting a real insight into what makes this cosmopolitan city tick.

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