The 4 Local Culture and Traditions Tours in Australia to Book First

1.Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,451 reviews · from $92Our pick

Spend three hours walking Melbourne with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Federation Square, street-art laneways, arcades, Chinatown, the State Library, and Old Melbourne Gaol. Your small group, capped at 12, includes a Melbourne coffee, a map, local tips, and a drink at Captain Melville.

“We were very lucky to have the lovely and knowledgeable Ian on our tour! The meeting place was by the big fountain at Gordon reserve opposite the Windsor hotel - you can spot the team holding blue umbrellas. We had a very small group on our tour six, a lovely family for and myself and my friend. Ian made the effort to get to know us a little so he could tailor some of the facts that he told us. The walking tour itself was fabulous and we saw lots of great architecture, arcades & street art. I live in Melbourne myself and my friend was visiting from the UK…”

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2.Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 841 reviews · from $232

Spend about eight hours from Cairns at Reef Magic’s outer reef platform. You’ll get a fast catamaran ride, snorkeling gear, marine biologist talks, glass-bottom and semi-submersible viewing, lunch, and optional scuba, helmet walks, or helicopter flights. Guides such as Ella, Ethan, Kaitlin, and Takuya have helped make the day welcoming for beginners and families.

“I would highly recommend this tour with Magic Reef. I signed up for the escorted snorkel experience and Ella and Ethan were outstanding! Ella was very informative and Ethan went the extra mile and took underwater videos and pics with the Read more”

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3.From Perth: Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 498 reviews · 12h 30m · from $176

Travel from Perth to York and Hyden by comfortable coach, with live commentary, lunch, entry fees and hotel pickup included. Walk around Wave Rock, visit Hippo’s Yawn and Mulka’s Cave, and choose between a wildlife park, toy soldier museum or antique lace collection. Expect a full day on the road.

“Gordon the guide, driver and overall nice guy was very helpful and informative he made the trip very enjoyable and his knowledge of what we were going to do was great I would recommend this tour for anyone”

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4.Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 338 reviews · 3 hours · from $91Best value

Walk Melbourne’s laneways, arcades and landmark streets with a local English-speaking guide such as Hugo, Emily, Beau or Ian. Hear Gold Rush stories, see Hosier Lane, taste a complimentary coffee, and finish with a drink at a local pub. Groups are limited to 12, with about 2.5 miles of walking.

“Hugo was absolutely great. This is an amazing tour.”

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