Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour
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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour
By Melbourne By Bike
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Ages 18-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Local guide
- Use of bicycle
- All necessary equipment including bike and helmet
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- E-bike for $40
- Start:
- 16 Waterview Walk, Docklands VIC 3008, AustraliaTake the #11 or #48 free tram up Collins St to Stop D16 (Harbour Esplanade) then we're just a two-minute walk north.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6998BIKE- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6998BIKE
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- 16 Waterview Walk, Docklands VIC 3008, AustraliaTake the #11 or #48 free tram up Collins St to Stop D16 (Harbour Esplanade) then we're just a two-minute walk north.
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- millam20250 contributionsThe Melbourne by Bike -tour was excellent way to get a true feeling of Melbourne.The Melbourne by Bike -tour was excellent way to get a true feeling of Melbourne. The content, functionality and atmosphere of the tour was great. With our professional guide, we were able to visit by bikes, besides several known sights, many outstanding places and views out of the city center and hear stories that are far beyond from any other tourist sightseeings. The tour was well planned and performed. It was +32C hot sunny day and our guide took good care that we stopped also to drink and refresh flexibly. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and coffee in real local surroundings. The bicycles (both normal and electric ones) were very easy to ride, also for our twelve year old child. The guide was really good cyclist and took good care of the security of the group :-) I warmly recommend to get to know the city with MELBOURNE BY BIKE melbournebybike.comWritten 4 January 2025
- FellowTraveler2699090 contributionsNot to miss!Matilda was a fabulous tour guide. She explained the safety rules, took us to various beautiful sites throughout Melbourne. She enriched the entire experience. I highly recommend. Ask for Matilda!Written 29 March 2024
- W17v06dw0 contributions10/10The experience was amazing. Getting to know the city in a few hours ; afterwards you can explore more about the most interesting things for you. The guide spoke our language, which is an advantage too ! She gave us also some extra tips ! 10/10Written 21 February 2024
- Lane56690 contributionsI would highly recommend this tour and specifically Craig.Craig is amazing. This is so much more than a bike ride around Melbourne. Craig has extensive knowledge of history, politics, sports and current events including efforts to honor the aboriginal population. He made us feel like family with great stories at each stop.Written 2 February 2024
- Christomom0 contributionsCraig made it the best tour so far!!!The bikes were great! Our guide said as not only knowledgeable about everything Melbourne, he was passionate about the past, and present of his city! Well done Craig, our renaissance man!Written 18 January 2024
- Rosewilltravel0 contributionsFantastic ExperienceFantastic experience. Booking communication via email was excellent. Our guide Liam knew the area and told us a lot about Melbourne and the area we rode through. Pace was spot on. Highly recommended.Written 13 November 2023
- Sherpa450945982050 contributionsDefo recommendGreat tour guide. We covered a lot of areas within the city centre and beyond. Ride was at an easy pace and mostly uses cycle lanes.Written 21 September 2023
- Alana G0 contributionsGreat fun tour!Such a great tour! Phillip was amazing and tailored the tour to whatever we wanted, my teenage boys loved getting around Melbourne by bike and learning facts, seeing all the sporting venues, laneways, markets etc... Great way to spend a day!Written 20 August 2023
- lobked5760 contributionsVery nice tourWe had a really nice time! Paul gave us a lot of info and showed us everything we wanted to see! It was a nice way to explore the cityWritten 2 August 2023
- crazyforflowers0 contributionsExcellent tour!Our tour of Melbourne with Paul was fantastic! We loved that he tailored the ride to what we were interested in seeing. The pace was just right - nothing too difficult but enough to make us feel like we got in some exercise while seeing the sights. Paul was an excellent tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the history, conversations, and coffee stop. Would highly recommend!Written 22 July 2023
- kellysW8092RW0 contributionsA great family dayWe had a great day with our your guide Craig. This was a great way for our two families to see the sights of Melbourne, particularly the sporting precinct which we were interested in. It really suited our group with ages from 10 to 49. Murray was also very accommodating in make sure that he could organise a tour in our time frame. Highly recommend this.Written 16 July 2023
- 452belindah0 contributionsYou’ll love itThank you Tom for a very enjoyable tour of Melbourne, especially the back streets of Fitzroy and Carlton, with lunch at Brunettis. We loved riding through Uni of Melbourne too. The e-bikes are so worth it for the sheer joy of riding them but there are very few hills on the tour so regular bikes would be fine. Best way to see Melbourne in four hours!Written 12 June 2023
- LoriL6960 contributionsAmazing Ride with TomTom was amazing and so much fun and very flexible. Great knowledge he shared with us. Very flexible and funWritten 30 May 2023
- helenedG2156HE0 contributionsGreat Way to Orient Yourself to Melbourne!We had a fabulous city bike tour with Melbourne by Bike. Our guide, David Rush, was a fount of knowledge. We had lively Q & A about Australian history, culture and flora and fauna. We got an idea of the layout of the city and stopped to admire many of the city’s landmarks. For the most part we cycled on separated paths or bike lanes and felt safe at all times. The bicycles were fairly new and well maintained. All in all a great way to orient yourself to Melbourne and get some exercise while doing so!Written 30 May 2023
- P306XBadv0 contributionsBest way to see the cityA fantastic way to get a feel for the city. Philip was great - very knowledgable with local insights. The bike ride itself is easy going and the bikes are comfortable and easy to ride. Plenty of stops and photo opportunities. A great way to see the city and also meet people from other places.Written 26 April 2023
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JaneP6137
Clitheroe, UK125 contributions
An excellent way to see a lot of the city. Our guide Leanne was excellent. She took great care of us on the bikes and was extremely knowledgeable about the city. As we were the only people who turned up on what was a cool and showery day we had the luxury of being able to have some say in where we went and what we saw.
We started out in the Docklands area and headed around the outskirts of the city, visiting Queen Victoria market, the suburbs of Carlton, Fitzroy and East Melbourne stopping frequently to look at interesting buildings, street art or just to cover a bit of history of Melbourne.
After a delicious lunch we cycled round past the MCG & Tennis arenas and then crossed the river to the Botanical Gardens where we had to dismount and walk (and the sun finally came out!).
We finished our tour along the Southbank and back towards Docklands to drop off the bikes.
I’d thoroughly recommend a cycle tour for getting to see parts of the city off the regular tourist routes.
I’d also thoroughly recommend Leanne as a guide.
Thank you for an excellent day out.
We started out in the Docklands area and headed around the outskirts of the city, visiting Queen Victoria market, the suburbs of Carlton, Fitzroy and East Melbourne stopping frequently to look at interesting buildings, street art or just to cover a bit of history of Melbourne.
After a delicious lunch we cycled round past the MCG & Tennis arenas and then crossed the river to the Botanical Gardens where we had to dismount and walk (and the sun finally came out!).
We finished our tour along the Southbank and back towards Docklands to drop off the bikes.
I’d thoroughly recommend a cycle tour for getting to see parts of the city off the regular tourist routes.
I’d also thoroughly recommend Leanne as a guide.
Thank you for an excellent day out.
Written 15 December 2022
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tilney2019
Kingston, WA3 contributions
Wow! Great day out and about Melbourne . We saw so much and our guide was so helpful and knowledgeable . We learned about the history and saw many old and new buildings and unique alleyways . Your trip can be tailored to your interest . Leanne went above and beyond with guidance for our activities after the ride . I would not attempt this ride on my own as there was a lot of traffic and experience is needed to travel the city by bike . Lunch was delicious! Thank you !
Written 6 February 2020
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Jeremy B
9 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We went on a 4ish hour bike ride/tour with Murray with Melbourne By Bike. He gave us a good ride around the city and showed us some of the prominent landmarks as well as gave us a history of some of the past and present historical events in Melbourne including the music, theatre, shopping, eating and sports venues in the City. Murray even provided a demonstration of how to play Australian Football (different rules from football, soccer or rugby).
Melbourne By Bike tours are smaller (and thus a little more expensive) than other bike tour operators in the city, but it worked out because we spent more time seeing sites and less time waiting for red lights or for the back end of the bike tour to catch up (as can sometimes be the case with larger bike tours). We all stopped for lunch and have a bite to eat and chat before heading back to the shop.
Murray followed up the tour with an email with a nice collection of photos that he took of us during the day, some information about the sites that we saw and a whole list of good places to eat and drink at around the city. Although we took the tour on our last day in Melbourne, I'd definitively recommend taking the tour at the beginning of your stay to get a close up view of the city and develop some ideas on what activities you might want to do or places to eat at during your stay in Melbourne. The bike tour was a great way to see the city up close and learn about it from a local.
Melbourne By Bike tours are smaller (and thus a little more expensive) than other bike tour operators in the city, but it worked out because we spent more time seeing sites and less time waiting for red lights or for the back end of the bike tour to catch up (as can sometimes be the case with larger bike tours). We all stopped for lunch and have a bite to eat and chat before heading back to the shop.
Murray followed up the tour with an email with a nice collection of photos that he took of us during the day, some information about the sites that we saw and a whole list of good places to eat and drink at around the city. Although we took the tour on our last day in Melbourne, I'd definitively recommend taking the tour at the beginning of your stay to get a close up view of the city and develop some ideas on what activities you might want to do or places to eat at during your stay in Melbourne. The bike tour was a great way to see the city up close and learn about it from a local.
Written 2 April 2024
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Rosanne B
The Netherlands4 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
I have done many bike tours all over the world, but unfortunately I was kind of disappointed.
We booked the tour to learn more about the highlights of Melbourne and it’s history. The tourguide was a little bit rusty because of covid, so I feel like I haven’t learned about Melbourne and its fun facts.
He did tell us where we could do some free tours afterwards.
Our guide also asked us if we wanted him to tell us more about anything. But because of the fact we didn’t know anything about the city to start with we couldn’t really answer that question. We did say that we already knew about Melbourne nightlife and wanted to learn more about it’s daylife. However I feel like we stopped to see every bar in the CBD.
The tourguide was also cycling really fast. Because of that we couldn’t enjoy the city as much as we wanted to and there wasn’t any time to take pictures. To be fair, we didn’t tell this to our guide at the time.
It was also kind of strange that we entered some places (inside a mall and infront of the parliament building) where bikes were not allowed.
Lunch was tapas and didn’t include drinks (only the water bottle we got at the beginning of the tour and free tap water from the restaurant). We got 1 dish each, so we still had to eat lunch afterwards.
The tour was okay, but not great. So in my opinion it wasn’t worth the $120 each.
If you want to see lots of hotspots this is the tour for you. If you want to know more about Melbourne, its highlights and fun facts, I don’t recommend this tour.
We booked the tour to learn more about the highlights of Melbourne and it’s history. The tourguide was a little bit rusty because of covid, so I feel like I haven’t learned about Melbourne and its fun facts.
He did tell us where we could do some free tours afterwards.
Our guide also asked us if we wanted him to tell us more about anything. But because of the fact we didn’t know anything about the city to start with we couldn’t really answer that question. We did say that we already knew about Melbourne nightlife and wanted to learn more about it’s daylife. However I feel like we stopped to see every bar in the CBD.
The tourguide was also cycling really fast. Because of that we couldn’t enjoy the city as much as we wanted to and there wasn’t any time to take pictures. To be fair, we didn’t tell this to our guide at the time.
It was also kind of strange that we entered some places (inside a mall and infront of the parliament building) where bikes were not allowed.
Lunch was tapas and didn’t include drinks (only the water bottle we got at the beginning of the tour and free tap water from the restaurant). We got 1 dish each, so we still had to eat lunch afterwards.
The tour was okay, but not great. So in my opinion it wasn’t worth the $120 each.
If you want to see lots of hotspots this is the tour for you. If you want to know more about Melbourne, its highlights and fun facts, I don’t recommend this tour.
Written 13 April 2022
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I'm really sorry to hear that we didn't meet your expectations. Please feel free to contact me next time you're going to be in Melbourne and I'll personally take you and a friend on a free private tour with a big lunch. All the best. Murray Johnson. Owner.
Written 15 April 2022
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Henry Dodd
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Had a great day on the bikes, our tour guide (David) ended up giving us extra time as he took us around Melbourne. Very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Well worth doing at the start of a visit/holiday to Melbourne. It provides an understanding of the city, where to go for food, drink entertainment and sport etc. bikes/helmets were in good condition also.
Written 6 February 2020
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changyvo
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This tour is a great way to learn the city within very short time. Our guide Leanne is fantastic. She knows the city well and points out the best location for photos and selfies. She also makes sure no one is left alone or unattended. This tour is both fun and educational. I highly recommend it.
Written 28 January 2020
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JBatoz
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
The highlight of our trip!
We did this ride the first day of our Melbourne trip and it gave us a wonderful overview of the city’s highlights including lane-ways, art galleries, botanical gardens, parks, sport stadiums, Southbank, Docklands and lunch at the Queen Victoria markets. Visiting the trendy nearby suburbia streets with cool cafes and shops gave us direction in new areas in Melbourne and was the teenagers’ favorite.
Overall we had a much better understanding of how the city fits together and what we would like to explore in the subsequent days.
We all loved being active whilst exploring. Murray, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable whilst keeping a good read on an appropriate pace for our group. The trip was over 4.5 hours but as Melbourne is flat, it wasn’t onerous. Murray also took lots of great family photos with his phone that he then sent to us.
We think this is a must for visitors to Melbourne and will highly recommend it to our friends and family! Luckily friends recommended it to us.
We did this ride the first day of our Melbourne trip and it gave us a wonderful overview of the city’s highlights including lane-ways, art galleries, botanical gardens, parks, sport stadiums, Southbank, Docklands and lunch at the Queen Victoria markets. Visiting the trendy nearby suburbia streets with cool cafes and shops gave us direction in new areas in Melbourne and was the teenagers’ favorite.
Overall we had a much better understanding of how the city fits together and what we would like to explore in the subsequent days.
We all loved being active whilst exploring. Murray, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable whilst keeping a good read on an appropriate pace for our group. The trip was over 4.5 hours but as Melbourne is flat, it wasn’t onerous. Murray also took lots of great family photos with his phone that he then sent to us.
We think this is a must for visitors to Melbourne and will highly recommend it to our friends and family! Luckily friends recommended it to us.
Written 18 April 2022
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So pleased to hear that you loved the tour. Thanks for letting us know.
Written 18 May 2022
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Ralf B
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We absolutely enjoyed the Melbourne City Bike Tour. Our guide was really experienced and we learned a lot about the city, the people of Melbourne and the city's architecture and history. We completely recommend this tour to any visitors of Melbourne as it gives you a great overview about the city. Besides that it is a lot of fun to experience the city by bike.
Written 27 January 2024
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AmyLynn1981
New York City, NY9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Geoff was very generous with his local knowledge and his time. He was professional, friendly and considerate. He made sure we understood the traffic rules and I always felt safe. I highly recommend this tour to all first time visitors to Melbourne, no matter your fitness level (it’s quite a flat city). It was the perfect way to see so many neighborhoods in the city and to learn about its history, present day and future. He also sent us pictures and our bike route afterward, which was a nice touch. Thank you Geoff!
Written 19 November 2023
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Daniel Z
11 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
A really enjoyable tour experience! Our guide was incredible, making the whole adventure a blast. We got to explore fascinating art and learn about Melbourne’s captivating history, which truly explains why it’s one of Australia’s best cities.
Leanne, our guide, was phenomenal. She personalized the tour according to our interests, taking the time to showcase the city’s charm and all its hidden gems. It was a leisurely-paced tour spanning about 14 miles, perfect for a fun and relaxed day out. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an engaging exploration of Melbourne!
Leanne, our guide, was phenomenal. She personalized the tour according to our interests, taking the time to showcase the city’s charm and all its hidden gems. It was a leisurely-paced tour spanning about 14 miles, perfect for a fun and relaxed day out. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an engaging exploration of Melbourne!
Written 14 December 2023
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HI, I am trying to figure out if this price includes the e-bikes? It is listed as an e-bike tour under the Trip Advisor heading, but not listed under the what's included. Can you please confirm that it is an e-bike tour? Thanks
Written 9 August 2023
Hi, I am interested in booking a bike tour on Sunday 29 September. for 1 adult and 2 children aged 12 and 14. Both can ride bikes. Can you accommodate us? Thanks Chloe Kearns
Written 24 September 2019
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