Melbourne Laneways and Galleries Impressionist Art Walking Tour

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Melbourne Laneways and Galleries Impressionist Art Walking Tour

By The Lost Impressionist

Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
3h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Step into the world of art and mystery on Melbourne’s most unique new walking tour. Guided by a professional artist, this immersive walking tour experience celebrates the lives and fascinating stories of Melbourne's Australian Impressionist artists and their incredible connection to Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh through the friendship of one pioneering Australian artist.

Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways, iconic landmarks and long forgotten heritage buildings as you uncover the vibrant studios, galleries, and bohemian haunts of the 1800's. Hear tales of artistic passion and lasting friendships that helped shape a uniquely Australian artistic identity.

Along the way, savour Melbourne’s world-renowned coffee culture before finishing with a guided visit to the National Gallery of Victoria, in Federation Square.

See Melbourne through the eyes of an artist, and discover the untold stories behind Australia’s most influential artist movement and the start of our country's modern art scene.

Activity location

Parliament House of Victoria
- Spring Street,
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Parliament of Victoria
- Spring Street
- 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Melbourne Laneways and Galleries Impressionist Art Walking Tour

3h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00 AM

Price details

AU$125.00 x 2 AdultsAU$250.00

Total

Until Fri, 15 May

What's included, what's not

Ride a Melbourne tram
Entry to the National Gallery of Victoria
Enjoy the allure of a Melbourne coffee, tea or hot chocolate
Professional Artist Guide
A postcard of an Australian Impressionist artwork
Enjoy a short art history presentation
Small Groups of no more than 10 people
Food and drink not stated
Service charge

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 15 and over are welcome to join if accompanied by an adult.
This is a walking tour. Please ensure you and each of your booking party are able to comfortably walk approximately 2.5km. As part of your booking you can confirm that you and your booking party are physically fit and suffer no medical conditions which may be aggravated by this tour. You consent to receive medical treatment in the case of injury, accident or illness during the activity and to indemnify the operator against any claims in respect of this treatment.t.

Activity itinerary

Parliament House of Victoria

Join our tour at Parliament House and learn about the backdrop for the storey of the Australian Impressionists in Victorian Melbourne.

Old Treasury Building

View our Old Treasury Building at the top end of Collins Street and the context for the artistic landscape through the boom years of Melbourne's Gold rush era.

Collins Street

Discover hidden Melbourne and artist studios of the Australian impressionists in the hey day of this significant time.

Melbourne Town Hall

Enjoy learning about the most significant artist exhibition of the Australian Impressionists and their impact on Modern Art of Australia as we know it.

Block Arcade

Discover the joy and beauty of Melbourne's most exquisite shopping arcade - home to boutique artisans and creatives since 1892 and our stop in a beautiful Melbourne coffee house.

Royal Arcade

Discover hidden gems of Melbourne whilst we wind our way through Melbourne's labyrinth of hidden laneways home to artisan shopping.

Bourke Street Mall (Pass by)

We will walk through Melbourne's main shopping district enroute to our next stop

Lonsdale Street

We will visit a long forgotten, hidden city laneway, and see Melbourne street art whilst we uncover the mystery and storey around one very famous Australian Impressionist.

State Library Victoria

As we pass by the State Library you will discover an untold connection to the father of Australian Impressionism.

City Circle Tram

Experience the fun of a Melbourne tram ( free ) as we ride together from mid town to the river, the location of the National Gallery of Victoria.

Flinders Street Station (Pass by)

A Melbourne icon - visit one of the busiest and most beautiful railway stations in the world

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

We will continue our walking tour with a visit to the Australian Impressionist art collection and enjoy viewing original artwork by Roberts, Streeton, McCubbin and Russell and their connection to Monet.

Yarra River (Pass by)

Enjoy lunch ( own arrangements ) on the iconic Yarra River next to Federation Square.

Federation Square

As our tour comes to a close we will return to Fed Square where we will say our goodbyes and you will enjoy the array of eateries on offer.

Location

Activity location

Parliament House of Victoria
- Spring Street,
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Parliament of Victoria
- Spring Street
- 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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