Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour
Overview
The Best Way to Discover Melbourne: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Saint Francis’ Church or a visit to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.
The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:
Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.
Learn the history/legends of each site.
Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
What you will visit: St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne Town Hall, Saint Francis’ Church, State Library Victoria, Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne City Baths, Queen Victoria Market, Flagstaff Gardens, The Hellenic Museum, and SEA LIFE Aquarium.
What's Included
- Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
- Max 15 people per booking in Melbourne. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Meeting Location
Flinders Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at St Paul's Cathedral for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.
Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 5km walk (~64 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the State Library Victoria or the historic Old Melbourne Gaol to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~3 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.
Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to grab a coffee in a famous laneway, enjoy a snack at Queen Victoria Market, or relax in Flagstaff Gardens, and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.
Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text at sites like Melbourne Town Hall and the Hellenic Museum. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 5 languages: EN, DE, IT, EL, ZH. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
- Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour?
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Activity code: C-178424P67
Reviews
Average 3.50 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
- Max 15 people per booking in Melbourne. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
- Max 15 people per booking in Melbourne. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
- Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.
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