Join our Historical Walks to discover the hidden treasures and hear the fascinating history associated with Melbourne.
Please note: All courses without ‘online’ in the title refer to a face to face delivery.
Bulid your knowledge of the city and learn the skills to become a walking tour guide in the Melbourne CBD.
Saturday, 3rd August - 4 classes
Session ID
DNAZ8801C
3 Aug - 24 Aug
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$639 / $607 (conc)
$639 / $607 (conc)
Teacher
Joy Vandoske
Joy Vandoske
Recount stories of Carlton’s facinating past as we discover gracious terrace houses, the site of the first Children’s Hospital, Medley Hall, beautiful Macarthur and Murchison Squares and much more.
Sunday, 20th October - 1 class
Session ID
DNZ68403C
20 Oct - 20 Oct
10:00am - 12:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$119 / $113 (conc)
$119 / $113 (conc)
Teacher
Explore Clifton Hill’s remarkable history with Isabel Simpson. Learn how ‘Quarry Park’ once provided much of the bluestone for Melbourne’s lanes, about former boot factories, private schools and politicians and much more.
Sunday, 22nd September - 1 class
Session ID
DNBA7601C
22 Sep - 22 Sep
10:00am - 12:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$119 / $113 (conc)
$119 / $113 (conc)
Teacher
Shlomo Zimmer shares his extensive knowledge of Jewish history, culture and cuisine on this fascinating exploration of Balaclava.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email enquiries@cae.edu.au to register your interest.
Isabel Simpson tours the northern end of the city and includes stories of the Old Melbourne Gaol, D24 police headquarters, significant memorials and much more.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email enquiries@cae.edu.au to register your interest.
Isabel Simpson further explores the city’s intriguing network of lanes and alleyways, including sites such as Oliver’s Lane, Alfred Place,lost sites such as a 19thC garden and more.
Sunday, 17th November - 1 class
Session ID
DNX10803C
17 Nov - 17 Nov
10:00am - 12:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$119 / $113 (conc)
$119 / $113 (conc)
Teacher
Isabel Simpson takes you to visit the oldest and grandest arcades during a walking tour through a network of fascinating lanes and alley.
Sunday, 25th August - 1 class
Session ID
DNK39702C
25 Aug - 25 Aug
10:00am - 12:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$119 / $113 (conc)
$119 / $113 (conc)
Teacher
Join award-winning architect Nicholas Gioia and tour Melbourne CBD’s northern and eastern borders to ponder the clash of 19thC and 21stC architecture. View the buildings and the fascinating stories.
Sunday, 11th August - 1 class
Session ID
DNAE0602C
11 Aug - 11 Aug
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$129 / $123 (conc)
$129 / $123 (conc)
Teacher
Nicholas Gioia
Nicholas Gioia
Walking Tours Courses Coming Up
Carlton Historical Walking Tour
Surveyed and planned in 1852, Carlton was the favoured sites for the Melbourne’s first University, Trades Hall Council, and Royal...
Clifton Hill Walking Tour
Join tour guide, Isabel Simpson as she explores Clifton Hill, named by land speculator John Hanlon Knipe. The co-founder of...