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Melbourne Encountour
Melbourne Encountour
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Melbourne Encountour offers 3 ground breaking, innovative 3-3.5 hour tours of Melbourne.
1. LIFESTYLE OF MELBOURNE'S RICH & FAMOUS
2. CULTURAL MELBOURNE
3. SPORTING ICONS & THE BAYSIDE
As the nations most urban city, Melbourne affords its residents a unique lifestyle envied the world over. Now that experience is available to you. The various sectors of Melbourne offer their own appeal, differing in attractions, amenity, demographics and atmosphere. Tours to the north, south and eastern suburbs explore this diverse tourism offering. You know how many city tours systematically drive past attractions and landmarks..... rarely stopping until the end of the tour? Or you hop off a bus and waste time when you can't hop on again when you want to? Well what we do, is explore Melbournians way of life, and how it connects to the material sights. This way you learn the emotional link between Melbourne's people, their culture and institutions. And the multiple chaperoned stops on route deepens your enjoyment of loveable liveable Melbourne.
•You'll see Melbourne as Melbournians do
•You'll discover the most sought after Melbourne addresses
•You'll understand Melbourne's love affair with food and sport
•You'll be charmed by inner city Melbourne
•You'll experience the real Melbourne, easily, inexpensively and quickly
Most travellers have a limited budget and limited time. You get the benefit of savings in both areas when you join our half day tours.
Our Air Conditioned Mini Van accommodates a maximum of 11 guests and can be booked out for private tours too! We provide Morning/Afternoon Tea, Bottled Water and Sunscreen - Even a GIFT to take home to remind you of your tour with Melbourne Encountour.
Bookings can be made on the website or by phoning direct.
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Jade C
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Sept 2014 • Couples
What a brilliant day!! My partner & I have just returned from a 'Melbourne Encountour' tour & can't rave enough about what a great afternoon we have had. We now live in Melbourne but are always keen to make the most out of our weekends so decided to book ourselves on the "lifestyles of the rich & famous tour, to see how the other half live.
Kel the tour guide was one of the highlights! He was incredibly friendly & seemed to know everything there is to know about Melbourne society. We have some friends coming out from the U.K next month & are booking the "Sporting Brass, meets Bayside Class"
I can't recommend this tour highly enough!
Kel the tour guide was one of the highlights! He was incredibly friendly & seemed to know everything there is to know about Melbourne society. We have some friends coming out from the U.K next month & are booking the "Sporting Brass, meets Bayside Class"
I can't recommend this tour highly enough!
Written 6 September 2014
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Viv H
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
July 2014 • Friends
A great three hours spent with Kel driving through some of Melbournes eastern suburbs showing you a real insight into a wealthy area of Melbourne. Started with a drive through the city in a 12 seater mini bus, then we saw a multitude of private schools in the area and even drove through one of them and admired the sports grounds and a fantastic view of Melbourne City. We walked along the Yarra river and saw the back of mansions with private boat jetties, along the way we were shown houses that various well known Australians live, and we even looked through a new very palatial display home. While all the time Kel was telling us about Melbournes history. A quick coffee stop at one of Melbournes oldest homes "Como" while strolling through its gardens.
I'm from Melbourne and was surprised at what I didn't know excisted under my own nose!
I'm from Melbourne and was surprised at what I didn't know excisted under my own nose!
Written 10 August 2014
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Thewayiseeit
Mosta, Russia1,146 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Was lucky enough to get on this Melbourne city Cultural Capital tour with ‘I’ am free tours’ today 21/11/22, Daniel our tour guide took us all around some very interesting areas of Melbourne which otherwise we would have known about had we not been on this tour. We all had an amazing time going through the buildings, lanes etc.
it’s worth going on this tour.
it’s worth going on this tour.
Written 21 November 2022
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Dey D
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This tour is great for someone who does not live in Melbourne. Going into TOORAK and seeing the mansions and posh private schools was amazing! Something you wouldnt get to do yourself.
Having KEL as a tour guide was fantastic he is very knowledgeable and gives great insight into the local millionaires(...and billionaires) lives..He is very patient, pleasant and polite. I would recommend this tour also for people looking to move to Melbourne or looking to send their children to school here.. All i can say is make sure you have money before you even think of sending your child there.😅
Having KEL as a tour guide was fantastic he is very knowledgeable and gives great insight into the local millionaires(...and billionaires) lives..He is very patient, pleasant and polite. I would recommend this tour also for people looking to move to Melbourne or looking to send their children to school here.. All i can say is make sure you have money before you even think of sending your child there.😅
Written 19 February 2018
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Thank you Depe. I was delighted to present a different side of Melbourne which showcases the finest aspects of our lifestyle. I'm glad you and your Mum were pleased with the tour.
Written 23 February 2018
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Julie A
Melvourne 2 contributions
Dec 2017 • Business
Kel provided our Team with a fabulous tour thru some of Melbourne's most beautiful streets and iconic sights and parks
he is very knowledgeable, warm and friendly and imformative
the vehicle is immaculate
thank you Kel for the BEST tour
he is very knowledgeable, warm and friendly and imformative
the vehicle is immaculate
thank you Kel for the BEST tour
Written 7 December 2017
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Very pleased to create a mystery tour (with unknown destination) as part of the Brighton Travel World Christmas breakup celebrations.
Your positive feedback for Melbourne Encountour was gratefully received. Thank you Julie & Kieran for the opportunity and your support. Happy Travelling!!
Written 2 January 2018
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Bernie G
Hobart, Australia4 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Melbourne Encountour certainly showed us what it is like 15 kilometres from Melbournes CBD. Our tour took 3 hours taking us through the Sporting areas which Melbourne is known for. Enjoyed our stop off in St Kilda before visiting the iconic Bathing Boxes in Brighton. They are certainly worth a visit and to see it this way, saved the hassle of catching public transport. Thanks Melbourne Encountour - lots of fun. The Van was extremely clean, the driver's knowledge was outstanding and I will certainly be recommending this tour to family and friends visiting from Hobart.
Written 3 June 2015
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Hi Bernie, So pleased you enjoyed our tour and to read your wonderful review. We too enjoyed showing you our wonderful Bayside. Until next time.... :) Regards Kel & Melissa
Written 5 September 2015
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Sally H
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Fabulous Tour. Our family booked the Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous and found Kel's knowledge was outstanding. Next time we are in Melbourne, we will certainly book another one of Melbourne Encountour tours. The tour time of 3.5 hours was just perfect as we had other commitments in the evening.
The Van was clean and comfortable, bottled water supplied for us all (family of 5), noticed sunscreen was provided and a gift too. Looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you!
The Van was clean and comfortable, bottled water supplied for us all (family of 5), noticed sunscreen was provided and a gift too. Looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you!
Written 1 April 2015
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It is reassuring for us to know our tour retained the whole family's interest without being too long to restrict your enjoyment of other activities while in Melbourne.
Written 10 September 2015
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Lea R
Greater Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Dec 2014 • Couples
I have to admit, when my partner told me he had booked us a day with Melbourne Encountour, I was a little concerned. Having lived in Melbourne all my life, I was convinced I wasn't going to be taught or shown anything I hadn't seen before....well that turned out to be totally incorrect.
Our tour guides Kel and Melissa, were delightful people, full of so much knowledge about the history of Melbourne. The 3 hour tour took us to places where we must admit, we would have driven by hundreds of times, Within their beautifully clean and comfortable tour van, Kel and Melissa in this instance, amazed us with what lay within the history of the landmarks visited and the people associated with them.
Thanks for a great day out Kel and Melissa. You helped us see Melbourne through a different set of eyes, and we would happily recommend it to anyone who wants to be shown and experience our beautiful city. You kept us engaged and we left satisfied that it was money well spent.
Our tour guides Kel and Melissa, were delightful people, full of so much knowledge about the history of Melbourne. The 3 hour tour took us to places where we must admit, we would have driven by hundreds of times, Within their beautifully clean and comfortable tour van, Kel and Melissa in this instance, amazed us with what lay within the history of the landmarks visited and the people associated with them.
Thanks for a great day out Kel and Melissa. You helped us see Melbourne through a different set of eyes, and we would happily recommend it to anyone who wants to be shown and experience our beautiful city. You kept us engaged and we left satisfied that it was money well spent.
Written 4 January 2015
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Nothing delights us more than impressing Melbourne people when they are on tour in their own city. Melbournians are discerning yet honest and won't endorse anything unless it is the "real deal". Our heartfelt thanks to you Lea.
Written 10 September 2015
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Sharlene255100
Melbourne, Australia15 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
A must do tour even if you are from Melbourne. Kel and Melissa are great people and its something different. Keep up the good work
Written 21 November 2014
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We loved that you appreciated our point of difference.
Written 10 September 2015
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Edie C
Plano, TX2 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
Fantastic!!! Best 3 Hours to see Melbourne I have ever experienced. Very knowledgable. Beautiful place to visit.
Written 16 October 2014
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Thank you for your post.
Written 10 September 2015
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Two couples in Melbourne from 8 AM to 6 PM off the Celebrity Solstice on December 6th. Want the city sites-Eureka 88, Fitzroy Gardens, DeGraves St, Queen Victoria Market, Old Melbourne Gaol. Maybe you have some more to suggest. Maybe a chance to get to a city beach? Pick up at Outer West Station Pier and return to Pier.
Written 20 September 2015
All of the above is accessible by public transport and on foot . . . Just catch the 109 Tram from the Pier into the city. There will be Tourism staff there to assist you with purchase of the Myki transport ticket. I would add the Shrine of Remembrance - which is in the Botanic Gardens - if you climb to the top you will get an awesome 360* view of the city. The building itself is quite remarkable - let the guides give you the story. You can get Tram 16 from The Shrine down to St Kilda beach . . . come back to the city on the 96, and you will be in the heart of the city in about 15 mins.
Written 21 September 2015
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