About this tour
Navigate Melbourne's city centre at your own pace with this self-guided app-based tour designed for families with children aged 8–15. Starting at the Old Melbourne Gaol, you'll follow an interactive map through iconic landmarks and lesser-known corners, completing challenges and quizzes that reveal the city's colonial past and modern character. Download the app, work through the route whenever suits your schedule, and pause or return another day—no rush, no crowds, just your family discovering what makes Melbourne tick.
Highlights
- Interactive map guides you through central Melbourne landmarks
- Age-appropriate challenges and quizzes at each stop
- Learn Melbourne's history from colonial origins onwards
- Works offline once downloaded—no mobile data needed
- Explore at your own pace; pause or return later
- Starts at historic Old Melbourne Gaol
- Suits all fitness levels; pram-friendly routes
What to expect
You'll download the BugBitten app, sign up, and have full turn-by-turn directions waiting. The route begins near the Old Melbourne Gaol (accessible by train, tram, or taxi) and winds through the city's heart. At each location, you'll find written prompts and tasks that engage kids with local stories—think colonial-era puzzles, hidden-gem spotting, and trivia that actually connects to what you're seeing. The whole experience takes roughly two and a half hours, but there's no clock ticking. Grab a coffee, let the kids sit down, tackle it over two visits—the app remembers where you left off.
Good to know
English-language only, so you and your children need to read comfortably. The tour works offline, so download before you leave your accommodation. Public transport is nearby if you need it. Prams and strollers work fine on these routes. Service animals are welcome.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.