Melbourne Drive by Day - Private Tour

4.8 (4 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

A low cost, great introduction to Melbourne. Sit back, relax and enjoy Melbourne in a private tour, as we cruise around for 2 hours during the day with stops for photos and exploring.

A new tour for 2023, inspired by the popular Melbourne Drive by Night, this all weather drive-by tour will take you to a number of key Melbourne locations. Being chauferred by an experienced guide you will experience popular Melbourne locations from the perspective of a local.

The thoughtful design of this tour has incorporated many of the "must see" locations of Melbourne into a single tour of a 2 hour duration. Normally you would need to spend many hours and take at least two tours to visit the locations included in this tour.

As with all tours provided by 69 Tours, this is a private tour, which offers some room for flexibility, is never rushed, conducted in a relaxed, easy going fashion, by an experienced local guide. Experience Melbourne through the eyes of a local.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Polish
Operated by: 69 Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Five locations to explore
Included: Personal driver and experienced tour guide for commentary
Included: Pick-up and drop-off at a mutually agreed location
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: A selection of non-alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Passing by

We make our way towards the Shrine of Remembrance through the diverse complex of beautiful parks and gardens that border the famous Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne.
Shrine of Remembrance

15 min

The amazing Shrine of Remembrance is one of Australia's largest war memorials, situated within Melbourne's huge parks and gardens complex next to the Royal Botanical Gardens.

The Shrine was built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, but now functions as a memorial to all Australians who have served in any war.

It is a site of annual observances for Anzac Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November).

You will have the opportunity to take photos of this incredible strucutre and see the amazing Shrine in person.
Stop 3

15 min

You will be driven along the Formula 1 track that is used annually as part of the Melbourne Grand Prix. Additionally, we will stop at the starting lines which are located next to the pits. Here you can take photos and see the starting line as well as the position marking for the cars. Don't just watch the Melbourne Grand Prix on TV - be a part of it!
Luna Park Melbourne

5 min

An icon of St Kilda, Luna Park is a historic amusement park which opened on 13 December 1912. St Kilda's Luna Park is the oldest continually operating wooden roller coaster in the world and the only one of its kind with a standing brakeman in control aboard its moving carriages.

You will have the opportunity to take photos of the famous Luna Park face and see the iconic location in person.
Palais Theatre

5 min

The Palais Theatre (originally Palais Pictures) is a historic picture palace with a capacity of nearly 3,000 people. The Palais Theatre in St Kilda is the largest seated theatre in Australia.

You will have the opportunity to take photos of the historic theatre and see the iconic location in person.
Dendy Street Beach

20 min

Dendy Street Beach is famous for its colourful and historic bathing huts. It is Melbourne's most photographed beach.

You will get to explore the 500m long beach which is tied to two reefs, and have plenty of opportunity to take photos and enjoy the experience of being in a truly iconic location.

Your knowledgable guide will inform you about the history of the area including a detailed discussion about the huts themselves.
Stop 7

Passing by

You will be chauferred back to your destination via the "scenic route" which is also known as the Bay Trail. You will experience magnificent bay views as well as see plenty of historic and heritage buildings along the way which are a reflection of the past characteristics of the regions we drive through.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Parkville Place Apartments
City East Motel
Parkville Motel
Collingwood Accommodation Melbourne
Royal Derby Hotel
Southern Cross Botanica
Clarion Suites Gateway
City Square Motel
Hyatt House South Melbourne
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank By IHG

and 193 more pickup points

Pick up location is negotiated according to guest needs. Typically this includes pick up from hotels, train stations or air/ship ports.

Using your ticket

You must call 69 Tours on 0413 69 69 79 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled tour date to confirm your attendance. This call is also necessary to discuss your preferred pick-up and drop-off locations since guest pick-up and drop-off is included in the tour.

On the day of the tour, please be ready at the agreed pick-up location about 10 minutes prior to scheduled meeting time.