From 1851 to 1997 Pentridge Prison was Melbourne’s most feared penitentiary, with a history of violence and protest. Now, after significant renovation work, a set of tours explores the property ...

Melbourne was founded in 1835 and became the capital of the newly-founded state of Victoria in 1851. The discovery of gold in the hinterland that same year sparked a gold rush, heralding an ...

The best tours in Melbourne, Australia. By Danielle Norton . ... Melbourne's Hosier Lane. Photo / Visit Victoria. From hidden laneway bars to wine tastings among world-class sculptures, ...

There’s a real mystique about it,” says Melbourne’s cemeteries trust historical and cultural director, Celestina Sagazio, explaining the tours’ popularity.

Walking Tours of Melbourne (melbournewalks.com.au). Rooftop tours from AU$30 (£18) per person for groups of 11 or more, AU$180 (£107) for a private group of three. More information.