Melbourne Impressionist Art Walking Tour

Step into the world of art and mystery on Melbourne’s most unique new walking tour. Guided by a professional artist, this immersive walking tour experience celebrates the lives and fascinating stories of Melbourne's Australian Impressionist artists and their incredible connection to Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh through the friendship of one pioneering Australian artist.
Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways, iconic landmarks and long forgotten heritage buildings as you uncover the vibrant studios, galleries, and bohemian haunts of the 1800's. Hear tales of artistic passion and lasting friendships that helped shape a uniquely Australian artistic identity.

Along the way, savor Melbourne’s world-renowned coffee culture before finishing with a guided visit to the National Gallery of Victoria, in Federation Square.

See Melbourne through the eyes of an artist, and discover the untold stories behind Australia’s most influential artist movement and the start of our country's modern art scene.

Meeting Point

Parliament House

Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Please meet your guide on the bottom step of Parliament House promptly for a 10am start of your tour. Your guide will be carrying a backpack and wearing a Lost Impressionist top.

What's included:

• Ride a Melbourne tram
• Entry to the National Gallery of Victoria
• Enjoy the allure of a Melbourne coffee, tea or hot chocolate
• Professional Artist Guide
• A postcard of an Australian Impressionist artwork
• Enjoy a short art history presentation
• Small Groups of no more than 10 people

Not included:

• Food and drink not stated
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Parliament House of Victoria

Spring Street, , Melbourne, 3002, Victoria

Join our tour at Parliament House and learn about the backdrop for the story of the Australian Impressionists in Victorian Melbourne.

10 minutes

Old Treasury Building

20 Spring St, , Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

View our Old Treasury Building at the top end of Collins Street and the context for the artistic landscape through the boom years of Melbourne's Gold rush era.

10 minutes

Collins Street

Melbourne, Victoria

Discover hidden Melbourne and artist studios of the Australian impressionists in the hey day of this significant time.

5 minutes

Melbourne Town Hall

90/130 Swanston St, , Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Enjoy learning about the most significant artist exhibition of the Australian Impressionists and their impact on Modern Art of Australia as we know it.

10 minutes

Block Arcade

282 Collins St, , Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Discover the joy and beauty of Melbourne's most exquisite shopping arcade - home to boutique artisans and creatives since 1892 and our stop in a beautiful Melbourne coffee house.

20 minutes

Royal Arcade

335 Bourke Street, , Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Discover hidden gems of Melbourne whilst we wind our way through Melbourne's labyrinth of hidden laneways home to artisan shopping.

5 minutes

Bourke Street Mall

Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

We will walk through Melbourne's main shopping district enroute to our next stop

Pass by without stopping

Lonsdale Street

Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

We will visit a long forgotten, hidden city laneway, and see Melbourne street art whilst we uncover the mystery and story around one very famous Australian Impressionist.

10 minutes

State Library Victoria

328 Swanston St, , Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

As we pass by the State Library you will discover an untold connection to the father of Australian Impressionism.

5 minutes

City Circle Tram

Melbourne, Victoria

Experience the fun of a Melbourne tram ( free ) as we ride together from mid town to the river, the location of the National Gallery of Victoria.

10 minutes

Flinders Street Station

Flinders St, , Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

A Melbourne icon - visit one of the busiest and most beautiful railway stations in the world

Pass by without stopping

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Flinders St &, Russell St, Federation Square, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

We will continue our walking tour with a visit to the Australian Impressionist art collection and enjoy viewing original artwork by Roberts, Streeton, McCubbin and Russell and their connection to Monet.

30 minutes

Yarra River

Southbank Promenade, , Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Enjoy lunch ( own arrangements ) on the iconic Yarra River next to Federation Square.

Pass by without stopping

Federation Square

Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

As our tour comes to a close we will return to Fed Square where we will say our goodbyes and you will enjoy the array of eateries on offer.

10 minutes