Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History
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.
What's Included
- Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood
- Discover some of the best street art in Melbourne including the incredible Keith Haring mural
- Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Beer/Cider/Wine or Soft Drink
- Visit a neighbourhood watering hole and an iconic live music venue loved by locals
- We donate $1AUD to the café for every guest that joins this tour
- Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed fresh from their in-house roastery
- Join friendly Local, English-speaking guide
- Additional drinks and food
Meeting Location
201 Napier Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Australia
Fitzroy (near public transport back to the City Centre)
What To Expect
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STREAT Cromwell Cafe
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Smith Street
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Collingwood Yards
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Keith Haring Mural
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Napier Hotel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- What is the minimum group size for the private tour? The private tour option is priced for a minimum of two travellers. Solo travellers are welcome to book and will be charged the base rate for two people.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood.
- Discover some of the best street art in Melbourne including the incredible Keith Haring mural.
- Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth.
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay.
- Beer/Cider/Wine or Soft Drink.
- Visit a neighbourhood watering hole and an iconic live music venue loved by locals.
- We donate $1AUD to the café for every guest that joins this tour.
- Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed fresh from their in-house roastery.
- Join friendly Local, English-speaking guide.
- Additional drinks and food.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Explore the diverse suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood
- Discover some of the best street art in Melbourne including the incredible Keith Haring mural
- Visit a social enterprise café that employs and supports, disadvantaged youth
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Beer/Cider/Wine or Soft Drink
- Visit a neighbourhood watering hole and an iconic live music venue loved by locals
- We donate $1AUD to the café for every guest that joins this tour
- Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee brewed fresh from their in-house roastery
- Join friendly Local, English-speaking guide
- Additional drinks and food
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- What is the minimum group size for the private tour? The private tour option is priced for a minimum of two travellers. Solo travellers are welcome to book and will be charged the base rate for two people.
