Melbourne is a haven for subcultures still thriving today and on this tour you’ll see them with your own eyes. Get a close look at the courts and prisons that once held the residents of Melbourne and get a feel for the experiences that built the area’s headstrong attitude.
Get up close and personal with the bohemian Fitzroy neighborhood from a local’s point of view. Hear about the area’s dark past and the local legends that relate to many that lived there. See how this underworld transitioned to a lively area that caters to all things Avante Garde Australian style.
Walkthrough the steps of famous artists writers and revolutionaries; you’ll be amazed at the different kinds of street art you still see everywhere today.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Mr Tulk 328 Swanston St Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Next to the starting location is the State Library of Melbourne which forms the first stop of this private tour
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Madame Brussels Lane 50 Lonsdale St Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
In the late 1800s Madame Brussels was a notorious brothel owner who owned several establishments in this area. The area bounded by Little Lonsdale Spring Lonsdale and Exhibition Streets was once notorious as the site of many of Melbournes brothels. Listen to stories about these streets from your host
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lonsdale Street & Exhibition Street Lonsdale St & Exhibition St Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Melbourne’s Left bohemia of the 1930s including the artist Noel Counihan the violin-maker Bill Dolphin and the writer Brian Fitzpatrick drank at the Swanston Family Hotel on the north-west corner of Swanston and Little Bourke streets.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bourke Street & Exhibition Street Bourke St & Exhibition St Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
The artist Mirka Mora’s caf?? at 183 Exhibition Street was a rendezvous for writers and artists from 1954 to 1957. Experience the vibe of that time during this tour
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parliament House of Victoria Spring Street Melbourne Victoria Australia
In the same street as the parliamental house there is yet another cult store with legendary customer service Play Music DVDs has an abundance of rare obscure and classic film and music titles. Get schooled in things about movies you didn??t know and discover plenty of reasons for return visits.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Amphlett Lane Little Bourke St Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Amphlett Lane is a permanent tribute to Chrissy Amphlett along with her music.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Carlton Gardens 1-111 Carlton St Melbourne Victoria 3053 Australia
Many legendary speakers addressed gatherings here including Pastor Doug Nicholls Jack Patten Bill Onus etc. Have a look at this astonishing place.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Brunswick Street Brunswick St Fitzroy VIC 3065 Australia
One final stop in this special street this time showcasing the public housing and it’s many stories coming along with it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: NFS Restaurant 285 Brunswick St Fitzroy VIC 3065 Australia
Have a drink at this famous place with your local host on this private tour
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Proud Mary 172 Oxford St Collingwood VIC 3066 Australia
Proud Mary One of the most famous specialty coffee places and try the coffee here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: State Library Victoria 328 Swanston St Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
Make your way to the Magistrate Court and hear about some of Melbourne??s early activists and the harrowing punishments prisoners faced
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Trades Hall Cnr Lygon St & Victoria St Carlton Melbourne Victoria 3053 Australia
While it hosts huge events today the John Curtis Hotel was a favorite gathering place for bohemians protestors and union leaders alike
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Amphlett Lane off Little Bourke Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
Amphlett Lane is a permanent tribute to Chrissy Amphlett along with her music ?? and a campaign for breast cancer awareness she herself died as a result of breast cancer at 2013.
Duration: 15 minutes
