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City tours in Melbourne

Best city tours in Melbourne: hop-on hop-off bus, walking tours, Yarra River cruises, the free City Circle tram and laneway walking tours.

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Bike tours in Melbourne: routes, e-bikes and self-guided options — Guided and electric bike tours of Melbourne compared, plus the best self-guided

Bike tours in Melbourne: routes, e-bikes and self-guided options

Guided and electric bike tours of Melbourne compared, plus the best self-guided cycling routes along the Yarra and bayside paths for active visitors.

The City Circle Tram: Melbourne's free CBD loop explained — How to ride Melbourne's free City Circle Tram (route 35) — the loop, stops, timi

The City Circle Tram: Melbourne's free CBD loop explained

How to ride Melbourne's free City Circle Tram (route 35) — the loop, stops, timing and why it's the best free orientation activity for a first day in the

Ghost tours in Melbourne: Old Melbourne Gaol and beyond — Melbourne's main ghost tour runs through Old Melbourne Gaol at night — what it c

Ghost tours in Melbourne: Old Melbourne Gaol and beyond

Melbourne's main ghost tour runs through Old Melbourne Gaol at night — what it covers, how scary it is, and how it compares to a daytime gaol visit.

Hop-on hop-off buses in Melbourne: what actually exists — Melbourne doesn't run a big-bus hop-on hop-off network like Sydney. Here's what

Hop-on hop-off buses in Melbourne: what actually exists

Melbourne doesn't run a big-bus hop-on hop-off network like Sydney. Here's what actually gets you around — the free City Circle Tram and guided bus tours.

Melbourne's laneways: a self-guided and guided walking route — A practical route through Melbourne's best laneways and arcades — Hosier Lane, D

Melbourne's laneways: a self-guided and guided walking route

A practical route through Melbourne's best laneways and arcades — Hosier Lane, Degraves Street, Block and Royal Arcades — plus when to book a guided tour.

Melbourne's tram network: a practical rider's guide — How to ride Melbourne's tram network — the world's largest — including fares, th

Melbourne's tram network: a practical rider's guide

How to ride Melbourne's tram network — the world's largest — including fares, the Free Tram Zone, key tourist routes and tips for first-time riders.

Best walking tours in Melbourne (and how to pick one) — Free CBD walking tours, paid laneway and street-art walks, and Aboriginal herita

Best walking tours in Melbourne (and how to pick one)

Free CBD walking tours, paid laneway and street-art walks, and Aboriginal heritage walks compared — what each covers and which suits your time and budget.

Yarra River cruises: sightseeing, sunset and dinner options compared — Short sightseeing cruises, scenic sunset trips and full dinner cruises on Melbou

Yarra River cruises: sightseeing, sunset and dinner options compared

Short sightseeing cruises, scenic sunset trips and full dinner cruises on Melbourne's Yarra River compared, with prices, durations and who each suits.