Melbourne Town Hall Tours

A Town Hall tour guide showing visitors inside The Council Chamber
A Town Hall tour guide showing visitors the beautiful Portico
A Town Hall tour guide showing a visitor the magnificent Melbourne Town Hall Organ
Melbourne Town Hall Tours
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About

Take a free guided tour of Melbourne's historic Melbourne Town Hall, one of the city's most iconic buildings and the site of many of Melbourne's proudest moments.

Learn about the building's unique history as you visit the Grand Council Chambers and stand in rooms once visited by royalty. You’ll even get to stand on the Portico Balcony where the Beatles stood in 1964, waving to thousands of screaming fans below.

Experience the grandeur of the wood-paneled Council Chamber, sit in the Lord Mayor's chair and view the richly carved Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ, the largest grand romantic organ in the southern hemisphere. Rooms included in the tour are subject to availability

The new Town Hall Commons holds a focus on a collection of contemporary work by Aboriginal artists, which gives an Aboriginal voice to the fresh and democratic meeting place for Melbourne.

Tours are available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm. Tours can accommodate up to 10 people. Tours are not available on Tuesdays, weekends and public holidays.

* Please note that room availability is subject to change, therefore, tour itineraries may change accordingly. Bookings are essential.

What's Available

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The Council Chamber

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Free tours of Melbourne's historic Town Hall give visitors the chance to learn about the architectural, social and political significance of this impressive 19th century building. Experience the grandeur of the wood-panelled Council Chamber, stand on the portico where the Beatles waved, sit in the Lord Mayor's chair and view the richly carved Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ, the largest grand romantic organ in the southern hemisphere. A variety of groups can be accommodated, including local and international visitors, students of all ages, the disabled and delegations. Tours are available Monday to Friday. Tours are not available onTuesdays, weekends and public holidays.

Reviews & Ratings

Olga Watts

Olga Watts

Google review

Great tour of the beautiful Melbourne Town Hall the building is amazing! The organ and the theatre are absolutely stunning! I learnt so much more about Melbourne as well.... Tours are free just need to book online

Where you'll be

90-120 Swanston Street

Melbourne VIC 3000