Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History | La Vacanza Travel

Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
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  • 3 hours
  • Melbourne
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: STREAT Cromwell Cafe, 66 Cromwell St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Here you will hear about the amazing projects and employment opportunities that this social enterprise café deliver. You will try one of their own in-house roasted coffees.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Smith Street, Victoria Parade to Alexander Parade, Collingwood, Yarra, Victoria Australia

You will walk through the back streets to get to Smith Street, one of the earliest shopping streets in Melbourne and discover all kinds of stores from the first supermarkets in Australia to the latest pop-up local artist shops. You will also see some incredible street art along the way and learn the history of the area.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Collingwood Yards, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Discover the amazing arts scene and hear about other incredible social enterprises in the area with a visit to the Collingwood Arts Precinct.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Keith Haring Mural, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Learn about Melbourne's passion for live music at an iconic live music venue and also take in the impressive Keith Haring mural. One of his best preserved public murals in the world.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Napier Hotel, 210 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Opened in 1866, The Napier Hotel is an example of a classic inner-city pub that we might end our journey at for an afternoon refreshment

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Join friendly Local, English-speaking guide
  • Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood
  • Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth
  • Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed fresh from their in-house roastery
  • We donate $1AUD to the café for every guest that joins this tour
  • Discover some of the best street art in Melbourne including the incredible Keith Haring mural
  • Visit a neighbourhood watering hole and an iconic live music venue loved by locals
  • Beer/Cider/Wine or Soft Drink
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Entry/Admission - STREAT Cromwell Cafe
  • Entry/Admission - Smith Street
  • Entry/Admission - Keith Haring Mural
  • Entry/Admission - Collingwood Yards

Exclusions
  • Additional drinks and food
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Keep in mind that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable. This tour will run rain, hail or shine.
  • In the event that one of our venues will not be able to accommodate us, a suitable alternative will be offered.
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
  • This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia


Return Details

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Voucher info

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Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Tudor_M

20 Mar, 2024

Memorable blend of local stories and street art. You can see Tristan knows the area and cares deeply about its history and culture. Highly recommend, for locals as well as visitors. Guaranteed you will learn something new about Melbourne.

Kinghitter123

05 Mar, 2023

We hadn't been to these neighborhoods before and had an awesome afternoon learning more about Fitzroy and Collingwood . Our Guide Tristan was informative and it was obvious he loved the area, it's culture, art and music scene (and some pretty nifty short cuts ; ) It was so cool to be shown around by a local and getting inside tips on things that were going on like the cool markets with local artists work and great local souvenirs while getting to know about the area's past, present and future. A great way to get planning your next visit to the area. Get into it!

619jeffry

23 Oct, 2022

Collingwood is an inner-city Melbourne suburb, which was immortalized as "Carringbush" in Frank Hardy's epic novel "Power Without Glory." Collingwood is no longer a down at heel extension of Melbourne, it's super trendy with coffee shops, eateries, craft breweries and art galleries. Collingwood is a good place to walk around, you can get the vibe that this suburb famous.

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