A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour

1 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min Free cancellation Private tour

Yarra and Bridge — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Created by a born-and-bred Melburnian who owned comedy clubs for two decades, this digital audio experience offers a refreshingly unpretentious look at the city’s soul.

While standard group tours stick to the crowded pavements, this tour guides you through the secret shortcuts and legendary laneways that characterise the local lifestyle.

The narrative flows past the grand facade of the Hotel Windsor, into the historic elegance of the Block Arcade, and stops at tucked-away institutions like the Waiters Restaurant.

Using smart GPS technology, the laid-back commentary and offbeat stories play automatically as you move, functioning entirely offline to keep you present in the moment without using data.

From the quiet beauty of the Treasury Gardens to the quirky charm of Chuckle Park, the storytelling avoids the typical tourist scripts to reveal the city's true character.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–20 years) · Adults (21–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Itinerary

Melbourne

Passing by

The tour takes place in Melbourne, Australia
Stop 2

3 min Admission not included

You stop outside the Hotel Windsor on this tour of Melbourne
The Block Arcade

3 min Admission not included

You learn about the history behind the Block Arcade
Stop 4

3 min Admission not included

You stop outside the cafe to learn more about it.
Old Treasury Building

Passing by

Learn about the Old Treasury building as you pass it by
Royal Arcade

4 min Admission not included

Discover the history of the Royal Arcade
Stop 7

2 min Admission not included

Uncover the fascinating history of the Waiters Restaurant and how a hostage situation was defused by the perp's mother.
Stop 8

Passing by

You pass the uber-cool hipster-joint on your way.
Treasury Gardens

Passing by

Stroll through the garden

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends next to the bridge where you can sit and look out across the river.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]