A Local's Guide to Melbourne: An Audio Tour

Overview

Created by a born-and-bred Melburnian who owned comedy clubs for two decades, this digital audio experience offers a refreshingly unpretentious look at the city’s soul. While standard group tours stick to the crowded pavements, this tour guides you through the secret shortcuts and legendary laneways that characterise the local lifestyle. The narrative flows past the grand facade of the Hotel Windsor, into the historic elegance of the Block Arcade, and stops at tucked-away institutions like the Waiters Restaurant. Using smart GPS technology, the laid-back commentary and offbeat stories play automatically as you move, functioning entirely offline to keep you present in the moment without using data. From the quiet beauty of the Treasury Gardens to the quirky charm of Chuckle Park, the storytelling avoids the typical tourist scripts to reveal the city's true character.

Itinerary

1. Melbourne

   The tour takes place in Melbourne, Australia

   · Non-stop passage

2. You stop outside the Hotel Windsor on this tour of Melbourne

   · 3 min· Admission not included

3. The Block Arcade

   You learn about the history behind the Block Arcade

   · 3 min· Admission not included

4. You stop outside the cafe to learn more about it.

   · 3 min· Admission not included

5. Old Treasury Building

   Learn about the Old Treasury building as you pass it by

   · Non-stop passage

6. Royal Arcade

   Discover the history of the Royal Arcade

   · 4 min· Admission not included

7. Uncover the fascinating history of the Waiters Restaurant and how a hostage situation was defused by the perp's mother.

   · 2 min· Admission not included

8. You pass the uber-cool hipster-joint on your way.

   · Non-stop passage

9. Treasury Gardens

   Stroll through the garden

   · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 110804P192

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