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Looking for all the latest news and insights into Melbourne? Look no further! Our Melbourne travel guide has all you need to know about visiting this one-of-a-kind city. From tips on what to see and do to historic highlights, our blog will serve as your go-to handbook.

With all you learn from here, you’ll be well prepared to join one of our Melbourne Day Tours! Check out our Melbourne city travel guide below, or feel free to contact us with any questions about our tours.

A densely wooded forest is illuminated in the background by a mysterious, bright white light, creating an eerie and foggy atmosphere.
17 July 2021

Melbourne Sights and Sites: Haunted Spaces

As the old saying goes “From ghoulies and ghosties, long-legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night, good Lord, deliver us!”  Depending on your frame of mind, the...
A grand, illuminated theater with a sign for "Harry Potter" at the entrance, featuring ornate architectural details and a lit marquee reading "PRINCESS" at the top.
13 July 2021

Melbourne Sights and Sites: The Arts

Melbourne is renowned for its arts and culture, these are a few of the arty sights and sites that we love about Melbourne. The Princess Theatre Since 1854, this site...
A dark green public restroom with signs indicating male and female facilities, situated in a grassy area with trees and buildings in the background.
7 July 2021

Melbourne Sights and Sites: Toilets of Note

Public toilets are something we take for granted.  There are 55 public toilets in the City of Melbourne, so you never have to go too far to find one.  That...
An illuminated display features two large, geometric sculptures of a kangaroo and an emu, standing on platforms, with multicolored lights in the background.
25 June 2021

Melbourne Sights and Sites: For Kids

With school holidays beginning this weekend, we’re taking a look at the things our kids love about Melbourne.  These are the places that we ourselves visited as children and our...
A sports stadium with light towers is surrounded by trees and open grass under a clear blue sky, with city buildings visible in the background.
21 June 2021

Melbourne Sights and Sites: Iconic

There are so many things that we Melburnians love about our city.  Some are quite obvious, while others are more obscure and loved by just us.  Let’s start with the...
Aerial view of a large stadium surrounded by greenery with a city skyline in the background at sunset.
5 April 2021

Show Me Melbourne: Top 5 School Holiday Activities

With school holidays upon us again, Show Me Melbourne share their top 5 activities for Melbourne school holiday fun! The article includes links for more information and to book.
Aerial view of a cityscape at sunset, featuring tall skyscrapers, a flowing river, green parks, and clear skies with scattered clouds.
4 March 2021

Show Me Melbourne: Top 5 Weekend Things

Show Me Melbourne’s Jess Lothian who’s based in the frequent contender for the title of “World’s Most Liveable City” feels that Melbourne is an ‘urban metropolis that still retains some...
People in a shopping arcade with large clock and statues of Gog and Magog, under a chandelier. Signs for 'The Melbourne Shop' and other stores are visible.
3 February 2021

Skip the Crowds with Show Me Melbourne: A Safe Way to See the City

Show Me Melbourne is still taking on the city with their usual flair, but this time around, itineraries are tweaked to ensure everyone’s safety. There is no way to determine...
Outdoor urban seating area with yellow umbrellas, people walking and relaxing, and a city skyline featuring high-rise buildings in the background on a sunny day.
22 January 2021

Relish the Rest of Summer in Victoria with Show Me Melbourne

Victoria is known for its sporting culture, rich history, diverse cuisine options, fine wines, and for being nominated as the most liveable city in the world since 2011. Its capital...
A large, red-brick mansion with complex architectural details, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a vast green lawn. The sky is clear and blue.
15 January 2021

Discover the Best of Victoria’s Glistening Capital with Conceptual Day Tours

Melbourne is hip, dynamic, diverse and exciting. Its core thrives as a bustling metropolis with inner-city neighbourhoods that are busting at the seams with character, culture and history. This vibrant...
Skyline of a city with modern high-rise buildings lit up at night, reflecting on a river. The foreground features a well-lit promenade with outdoor dining areas and green spaces.
4 January 2021

Show Me Melbourne: A New Partner to Expand the Travel Bucket List

Take a walk on the wonderful side of the world’s most livable city with Show Me Melbourne – a dynamic day tour company serving realness and rarities. The city of...
Upward view of a group of modern skyscrapers in an urban area with a cloudy sky background.
28 December 2020

Show Me Melbourne: Operating with Caution and Care in the ‘New Normal’

With the global lockdown of 2020 stretching the limits of how businesses operate, Show Me Melbourne has taken an adaptable approach to operate under streamlined guidelines to ensure the safety...
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