Discover Melbourne’s history on a walking tour through past and present streets. Learn about the city’s name, its first settlers, and the key events that shaped and transformed Melbourne over time.
We will walk through the CBD, discovering the history of some of the most iconic monuments and buildings of the city of Melbourne. You will learn about the name of the city and the history behind the monuments (State Library, Old Gaol, the Town Hall, the Parliament House, the old Treasury Building, ...). We will talk about music and ... coffee. We will speak about the evolution of transport in the city, which influenced the expansion of Melbourne.