Insight Guides: Melbourne

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This guide reveals Melbourne through a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours, enhanced by beautiful, full-color pictures and a wealth of practical information. It begins with Recommended Tours, highlighting the best options for food lovers, history enthusiasts, and those interested in the bohemian scene. An engaging Overview provides essential background on Melbourne’s inhabitants, geography, architecture, food, drink, shopping, entertainment, sporting events, and local history, setting the context for the walks and tours. The Walks and Tours section features 14 self-guided routes, covering the CBD, Carlton's tree-lined boulevards, Fitzroy's eclectic streets, the green spaces of Kings Domain, upscale South Melbourne, and seaside St Kilda, with excursions to the Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley. Each route is designed to maximize the Melbourne experience, catering to various budgets, tastes, and trip lengths. Clear, easy-to-follow maps accompany each tour, along with recommended eateries and insider tips, making it simple for readers to choose the perfect outing. The final Directory offers a user-friendly A to Z of practical information, along with select hotel, restaurant, and nightlife listings, guiding readers to the best that Melbourne has to offer.