Overview

This tour explores two of (Naarm) Melbourne’s most characteristic and colourful inner-city neighbourhoods. You’ll weave through historic streets filled with colourful murals and backstreet graffiti before enjoying a delicious Melbourne coffee at an amazing, local social enterprise cafe. Learn about the up’s and down’s of these twin neighbourhoods and some of their most fascinating characters from an infamous criminal turned children's author, passionate football fans, the “Willy Wonka” of Australia, First Nations elders and recent migrants who have helped shape modern Australia. After exploring the evolving arts and live music culture of the area we’ll end with some refreshment and give you plenty of recommendations for places to eat, drink and shop when the tour concludes.

Highlights

  • Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy/Ngár-go and Collingwood/Yálla-birrang to learn how they have transformed into the hippest areas in Melbourne.
  • Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth.
  • Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed fresh from their in-house roastery.
  • Discover some of the best street art in Melbourne including the incredible Keith Haring mural.

What's included

What's included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Coffee (or similar alternative drink)
  • Beer/Cider/Wine or Soft Drink

Not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
  • Transport to and from Collingwood

Important information

Where we'll meet

Outside Fitzroy Town Hall (main entrance under the clocktower), 201 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

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