Take a 3-hour tour of Melbourne in a small group to get the best of the city. The tour covers a good part of the city and the inner suburbs, including the elegant city center, with all the glory of the 19th-Century architecture from the time of the Gold Rush to the time of Federation and beyond. Listen to stories of the men and women who made the city one of the greatest in the world. Live guides are available in English, Spanish, Italian, and German. Melbourne was the capital city of Australia from 1901 to 1927, and in some ways it still is. Recognized as the Australian center for culture, fashion, sports, and gastronomy, this city tour is truly memorable, with simply dozens of highlights including: Southern Cross Station Collins St Rialto Building Supreme Court Old Royal Mint Flagstaff Gardens Queen Victoria Market (except Monday and Wednesdays) Melbourne University Lygon St Melbourne Museum Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens Victorian Cottages Old Melbourne Gaol City Baths RMIT University Melbourne Central Shopping Centre State Library Old GPO (now a shopping Centre) Gothic Bank Block Arcade Manchester United Building Town Hall Regent Theatre And much, much more! You can also opt to enter the Eureka Skydeck for fantastic panoramic views.