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Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
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  • 2 hours
  • Melbourne
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover Melbourne’s fascinating Art Deco architecture on this small-group, 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of Melbourne while admiring fine examples of the city’s most famous Art Deco buildings, including the Manchester Unity Building and Majorca Building. Learn fascinating details about the tiles, patterns, and designs that were popular in the 1930s, and discover how the 1934 Centenary of Melbourne, as well as Mayan, Spanish, and Egyptian art, influenced the city’s architecture.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Pass By: MELTours, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Meet your guide at the Manchester Unity Building at 10am. In 1934, Melbourne celebrated its centenary and this event provided a catalyst for a building boom that transformed the city. As a result, Melbourne has some of the finest Art Deco buildings in the world, with many of the best examples located in the city centre.

Follow your Art Deco guide to see and hear about various types of architecture in the city, including the Manchester Unity Building and the Majorca Building. Learn how to recognize the Art Deco style, including the use of terracotta ‘self-cleaning’ tiles, the distinctive patterning, and other design details of the genre. Discover how Spanish, Egyptian, Mayan and other cultures influenced the style and how this was an indicator as to what people were interested in during this time.

Finish your tour at 12 noon in the city.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Local guide

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia


Departure Time

10:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Charles_S

21 Nov, 2023

With our visit in Melbourne almost over, we were treated to a private tour with the very knowledgeable John who walked us through the CBD slowly while carefully describing the treasures of Art Deco architecture that populate the center city. I wish we had started with this tour because then our eyes would have been better trained to appreciate everything we saw. This tour is a great gift to anyone coming to this great city.

182shaeh

19 Nov, 2023

We really enjoyed our tour with John. He was very knowledgeable of the art deco period, the history of Melbourne and was friendly and engaging.

catherinec66

25 Sep, 2023

Thank you Sam for a fabulous overview of the Art Deco scene in Melbourne. It was wonderful to listen to all the stories you told and look at the city with new eyes.

Barbara_M

16 Aug, 2023

What a wonderful walking tour of Art Deco buildings in Melbourne! Thanks so much San. He was very knowledgeable and brought the building’s stories to life. It was a lovely small group so he could answer any questions that we had. He was personable and thoughtful. Great morning

margott489

29 Jun, 2023

I did the Miss Fisher tour of Melbourne and had such a good time! Along the way we saw places from the show and heard a few anecdotes from filming and discussed 1920s Melbourne. The final cocktail was very tasty as well and a great end to the day! Some locations might not be as accessible as hoped depending on what time of year you go. (Construction etc.) Sadly, the Town Hall was closed for us, but that is sometimes open and you can go inside. The tour guide was kind, funny, and competent in her knowledge of the show and the era. Loved the tour and would gladly do it again!

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A must for a visit to Melbourne!

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An excellent tour for Art Deco buffs and alike

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Great Meltour with a Phryne perspective!

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Loved our time with San...

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