So much to see and so little time! You can see so much when you explore by bike.
YOU can help decide what we see - we ask you if you have any particular interests or sites you'd like to see. For example: the street art culture, Federation Square, Sports Precinct, Hidden cafes and bars, Shrine of Remembrance, Heritage arcades & cool laneways, Queen Victoria Market, Parliament House, Out of city suburbs - Carlton or Fitzroy, Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Buildings and much more……Fine print: All riders must be over 150cms (5feet).
Two different start locations;
Melbourne city tour start - most popular. 10am start.
Port tour start - best suits guests arriving from cruise ships. 9am start.
Get to know Melbourne with the benefit of an insider’s perspective and 2-wheeled transport. Exploring by bike lets you see more and easily stop at local gems that other tours miss. You also receive a map to take with you that includes additional places to explore on your own after the tour.
After meeting your guide, your tour begins with a safety briefing. You’ll then get fitted with a sturdy city bike, helmet and vest. Take a moment to practice riding your bike in a quiet location before setting off to your first destination. Whenever possible your guide chooses designated bike paths, however it is necessary at times to ride on regular roads. Your guide always makes rider safety a top priority.
Your guide is happy to customise the tour to the interests of the group. The total distance travelled depends on the riding abilities of the participants and the desired itinerary. You’ll enjoy frequent stops to learn about the sights, snap photos and chat with your guide. A casual lunch is included. Tours wrap up with return to the starting location.
Melbourne City:
After meeting your guide in Federation Square, feel the pulse of Melbourne as you pedal through the streets with your knowledgeable guide. Witness the city's passion for sports as you pass by the Melbourne Cricket Ground, AAMI Park, the National Sports Museum and the National Tennis Centre in Melbourne Park. Take in the Shrine of Remembrance, which memorialises people who lost their lives in the First World War. Next door sits the extensive Royal Botanic Gardens, established in 1846. You might next roll over to Parliament House, Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Buildings. Along the way, you’ll experience Melbourne’s culture as your guide shows you tucked-away bars, quirky cafes and laneways decorated with street art. Get a close look at the cafes and shops in a heritage arcade such as the Royal Arcade as you walk your bikes through the Victorian-era building.
Port Melbourne:
Step off your cruise ship and onto a bike to discover the heart of Melbourne with your expert guide. You’ll take in some of the sights listed in the tours above and be able to request visits to the spots that interest you most. This bike tour is a perfect introduction to Melbourne.