Melbourne River, Laneways & Coffee Tour Itinerary

Welcome to Australia’s cafe capital, sporting hub & and world-famous metropolitan city.

Experience Melbourne in style and get to know this fascinating city from the comfort of a relaxing river cruise. No need to do any research yourself when you’ve got a friendly and informative tour guide on board, who will give you the lowdown on Melbourne’s fascinating history & culture! Our iconic Royal Barge, Elizabeth Anne, was once visited by Queen Elizabeth herself. Stand in the footsteps of royalty as you enjoy the panoramic city views. Enjoy panoramic photo-worthy views, charming laneways and

Meet your friendly tour guide and climb aboard the boat

Meet your friendly local tour guide at Southbank, and climb aboard the Elizabeth Anne! As we cruise along the river, enjoy the charming city of Melbourne unfolding, with amazing views of the city’s skyline.

Enjoy interesting commentary onboard  

Your tour guide will tell you about Melbourne’s Gold Rush beginnings, its sporting legacy and its status as the coffee capital. Learn about Melbourne’s coffee culture, as well as its iconic art & music scene. We’ll cruise past the iconic MCG, Melbourne’s sporting hub! 

Enjoy a peaceful stroll around the Royal Botanic Gardens

Our first stop will be the Melbourne Botanic Gardens, where you’ll get to explore a peaceful green space amongst the urban jungle. This 45-minute walking trail explores Melbourne’s carefully maintained gardens as well as native plant life.

Enjoy Melbourne’s quirky street art in charming laneways

Then it’s time to enjoy some street art! We’ll wander through Melbourne’s incredible, inspiring arty laneways like the AC/DC laneway and Hosier Lane.

Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee & sweet treat in Degraves Lane 

Then we’ll head over to Degraves Lane and enjoy a delicious cup of barista-brewed coffee. You’ll see why Melbourne’s coffee is so world-famous! Enjoy your coffee with a handpicked sweet treat as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Head back to the boat, and wrap up the tour with more interesting commentary

Then we’ll head back to the boat, where we will learn about Melbourne’s maritime history. We’ll wrap up the tour with a journey back through the city, where your tour guide will tell you all about Melbourne’s maritime history. 

After a morning of sightseeing, you’ll disembark the boat where you’ll be able to enjoy Melbourne however you please!