Go West Tours
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Welcome to Melbourne, a city known for its charming gardens, vibrant restaurant and café scene, captivating arcades and laneways, and thriving arts culture. Explore the elegance and relaxed atmosphere of this city, which is also home to world-class sporting events like the Australian Open Tennis, Aussie Rules football, Melbourne Cup, and the iconic MCG!
Experience the best of Melbourne's city sights on our captivating tour. Explore the elegance of Collins Street's Paris end and admire the Old Treasury Buildings and Parliament House. Marvel at the beauty of St. Patrick's Cathedral and experience the tranquility both of the cathedral and its surrounding gardens. Sports enthusiasts will be thrilled to see the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) forecourt including the famous Shane Warne statue.
Discover the charm of East Melbourne's ornate Victorian terraced homes and head northeast to 'Little Italy,' where you'll be surrounded by a multitude of restaurants and boutique shops. Marvel at the exquisite architecture of the UNESCO heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building & cross over the Yarra River to reach Southbank before journeying into South Melbourne and cruising along the shores of Port Phillip Bay.
Stretch your legs & enjoy a photo stop at Luna Park in St Kilda before visiting Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance, where visitors can pay their respects and honour the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers while enjoying extraordinary views. Immerse yourself in nature & relax during a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens where we’ll visit the Ornamental Lake, home to various water birds and surrounded by stunning botanical displays.
Throughout your tour, enjoy Go West Tours’ unique “Journey Through Time” a curated historic photographs presentation, which is accessible only via the QR code provided by our informative & friendly tour guide. You’ll love learning about Melbourne’s history & having the opportunity to compare the Melbourne of yesteryear with the modern city we explore today.
Parliament Hill –Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel
The ‘Paris End’ of Collins St –travel along the Golden Mile and see how the city was laid out during the ‘boom’ period of the 1850’s Gold Rush.
Queen Victoria Market –Australia’s largest ‘open air’ market. Home to the city’s freshest fruit and vegetables, the amazing delicatessen and the famous Melbourne ‘fish market’.
Lygon Street – Melbourne’s Little Italy and the home of the city’s famed coffee culture.
Royal Exhibition Building – UNESCO protected and surrounded by the Carlton Gardens.
Sports Precinct – See Australia’s biggest stadiums and learn all about our original game of Australian Rules Football.
St Patrick’s Cathedral – Built from bluestone and sandstone, St Patrick’s Cathedral is a leading example of Gothic-revival architecture.
Royal Botanical Gardens – home of rare and beautiful plants, breathtaking landscapes and iconic buildings. Visit the Ornamental Lake during a stop here.
Federation Square – Melbourne’s central square with its modern Architecture, surrounding Flinders St Station & St Paul’s Cathedral.
St Kilda – Melbourne’s most popular beach-side suburb including Luna Park, the St Kilda Pier, Catani Gardens & the famous Esplanade Hotel. Travel along Port Phillip Bay to view mansions, historic sea baths and Luna Park’s eye-catching rides in this beautiful seaside suburb.
Albert Park – expansive parklands & sporting fields as well as the location of Melbourne’s Formula One Grand Prix circuit.
The Shrine of Remembrance – Victoria’s spectacular national war memorial. Built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, it now serves as a memorial to Australians who served in global conflicts throughout our nation’s history. Walk to the top to see stunning views of Melbourne.
Melbourne’s Arts Precinct – one of the great creative and cultural destinations in the world including the National Gallery of Victoria, Victorian College of the Arts & Hamer Hall.
“No prams, strollers, luggage or large bags are permitted onboard our touring vehicles due to a lack of appropriate storage space.”