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Tour Reviews 2010


" Really enjoyable and have come away with the knowledge of a lot of the art around Melbourne (that I will totally pass off as my own knowledge)" [lol - Ed] Jodi, Dec 2010.


" [What did you like about the Tour] ... Everything and especially the combination of history, shops chocolate and laneways all in one." Mariana, Dec 2010.


" Very good, not too long, not too short- Great leader, spoke very well. " Hannah, Dec 2010.


" A good brief guide of the city, not being a citizen I feel I have been provided with an excellent product " Kerry, Dec 2010.


" Friendly, competent, professional, informative all very good. " Gaso, Dec 2010. " [Flinders St Station Tour] I enjoyed it, good to see and hear about what you usually rush past." Kerry, Dec 2010.


"Fascinating, very informative, pointing out features of the station we've never noticed even after years of using the station. thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend to everyone." Dianne, Dec 2010.


"Excellent Tour- on every level - English level (well pitched for migrants), interesting anecdotes (with facts), amazing research/ factual knowledge, friendly, relaxed approach. Will certainly recommend this. Enjoyed the coffee at the end- nice way to finish. " Lezley, Nov 2010.


"Loved the street art in particular - everything was great." Keran, Nov 2010.


"Good wide variety of significant history, sights, old and new. Very interesting!." Mark, Nov 2010.


"Very enjoyable - informative and varied. A great overview of the city." Abbey, Nov 2010.


"Enjoyed the tour. Very interesting." Morag, Nov 2010.


"Really enjoyed tour. Learnt a lot and I live here." David, Nov 2010.


"Great value for money- especially in comparison to competitors." Helen, Nov 2010.


"Enjoyed it, liked the easy pace and refreshments." Julie, Nov 2010.


"Loved it, glad I did it." Stephanie, Nov 2010.


"It [Art Tour] was great, very diverse." Nicole, Nov 2010.

"Very interesting - good information + choice of sites." Jacinta, Oct 2010.

"I've visited Melbourne many times however, this visit has shown me many new sights. Jerome, you have a good knowledge of Melbourne." Sharon, Oct 2010.

"Very enjoyable tour. Jerome was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend it to my friends. Thank you Jerome." Jane, Oct 2010.

"Loved it all and will recommend to friends who visit. Thank you so much." Sharon, Oct 2010.

"V good, excellent value. Good pace. Just what we wanted. Would recommend to others." Wendy, Oct 2010.

"Best tour I have ever been on. Fantastic tour leader." Susan, Oct 2010.

"The tour was well organised and historically informative. The pace was appropriate and considerate for age and number of group and with special treats ending with a lovely lunch. Thank you." Julie, Oct 2010.

"It was an extremely enjoyable day. Even in the rain Jerome was wonderful always thinking of us not to get too wet. Lunch was also very enjoyable - thank you very much." Leanne, Oct 2010.

"All interesting. I always enjoy Degraves St Subway. Jenny's knowledge and anecdotes set the tour apart from others." Peter, Oct 2010.

"Wonderful details [of Flinders St Station], depth of knowledge and passion! The restoration project is a must. Many Thanks" Kerry, Oct 2010.

"Great morning out - wonderful places to see - especially things you wouldn't normally get to see. Great trip - recommended!." Veronica, Sep 2010.

"[I liked to] see parts of the [Flinders St] station I have never looked at." John, Sep 2010.

"Good tour for the development of tourism in Melbourne." Kathy, Sep 2010. (About Flinders St)

"Very Good. [Jenny Davies has the] most impressive knowledge of the station." David, Sep 2010.

"A very interesting, informative 2 hours. I certainly learnt a lot [about Flinders St]." Jan, Sep 2010.

"Thank you Jenny and Jerome. Jenny stay obsessed you are an inspiration to everyone. Congratulations on your recent awards." Jill, Sep 2010.

"Great pace, varying sights. I learnt a lot about the history of Melbourne's laneways, that I didn't think I would. I can't wait now to go back and spend more time there and peruse. Overall wonderful tour!" Monique, Sep 2010.

"Fabulous!" Diane, Sep 2010.

"Just fantastic. Will be back." Diana, Aug 2010.

"Loved it. Thanks so much." Ralph, Aug 2010.

"Well done - most enjoyable. Would like to do further tours." Sue, Aug 2010.

"Enjoyed it all. Loved the graffiti and buildings." Christine, Aug 2010.

"We had a great time." Keryn, Aug 2010.

"[I liked] different aspects of Melbourne on a ground level. very interesting, very informative, Jerome is very knowledgeable." Julie, Aug 2010.

"Fantastic - well organised and interesting." Sally, Aug 2010.

"WOW!! [The] history is awesome." Natalie, Aug 2010.

"Was a great way to experience Melbourne. Good to also learn about the history and culture." Jo-anne, Aug 2010.

"Enjoy the guide's local knowledge and meeting others. Showed the out of the way places which was really good." Margaret, Aug 2010.

"Very knowledgeable, really interesting facts and titbits." Tracey, Aug 2010.

"Loved it and would recommend to others." Kelle, Aug 2010.

"Great to stop and take notices of landmarks and things that we usually would walk past." Chrissy, Aug 2010.

"Really informative." Kate, Aug 2010.

"[Liked] seeing the architecture of the buildings and quaint little shops - having the history explained as well." Karen, Aug 2010.

"I absolutely LOVED the tour! I am fascinated by the laneways! In fact, after the tour, we went to the visitors info centre to get a laneways map of Melbourne! I am going to be exploring more!!! I got awesome photos, and that has prompted me to do a photography course, so I can’t wait! (do you know of any good photography courses in Melbourne?) I will DEFINATELY contact you again, as soon as any of my friends and family visit from South Africa, I would like to take them on the tour." Leanne, July 2010.

"Absolutely fabulous! Great fun experience that I thoroughly recommend." Steve, July 2010.

"Fascinating insight into a lot of the out of the way places that I would not have known about." Bruce, July 2010.

"A lot of insight - great way to get your bearings for first time visitors." Roger, June 2010.

"An informative, pleasant walk through Melbourne's lanes and arcades." Jan, June 2010.

"Very enjoyable. This little taste of what's hidden around Melbourne city will definitely make me keep my eyes open for other hidden treasures." Luke, June 2010.

"Great way to spend a morning." Lucy and Bob, June 2010.

"Jerome-wow! Best pub [bar] tour I've ever been on. Thank you so much - we will be talking about it for a while!!!." Janine, June 2010.

"Gave me a better understanding of Melbourne's history." Kim, June 2010.

"Enjoyable - what I expected pleasure of seeing a beautiful city [by bicycle] and exercise too. Jerome was on the 'lookout' for his 'flock!' Gave safe and prompt directions. Was a good leader, informative and friendly. Fun and informal." Kim, June 2010.

"The walking tour of Melbourne's laneways for my group was superb. You were able to bring alive some of the intriguing idiosyncrasies of the city, and open our eyes to some wondrous treasure troves tucked into the myriad of laneways in the CBD. The tiny jewellery shop, the gorgeous boutique and the smallest art gallery in the city were all enchanting" Sarah, May 2010.

"Thank you again! Terrific tour with great history insight and spectacular hidden places of Melbourne. We loved it!" Marina & Gene, May 2010.

"Thanks again for a fantastic tour last Saturday!!" Justin, May 2010.

"Well worth doing the tour - I've learnt so much about the city we live in!" Theo, February 2010.

"Great tour - going to recommend it to family and friends." Tamara, February 2010.

"Right length of time [for the Art Tour], plenty of background information. Particularly enjoyed the stories behind the street art." Jim, February 2010.

"A great day. The combination [of a bike tour] with the Walking Tour first worked well." Peter, February 2010.

"Very good." Everard, January 2010.

"Enjoyable and informative." Carole, January 2010.

"Excellent tour and will recommend to others." Peter, January 2010.

"Very good, well rounded." Gabrielle, January 2010.

"I enjoyed the afternoon, with nice people and there was no pressure. It kept my interest. My feet were starting to get a bit sore so its probably just about right in terms of timing. The stops for drinks was welcome and just right." Maureen, January 2010.

"The tour gave us an insight into the development and history of Melbourne. It was very informative, unrushed and relaxed. Thank you." Maggie, January 2010.

"Well structured and informative." Geoff, January 2010.


" Very informative, enjoyable walk. Found places that I will definitely visit and take friends" Sue, Dec 2010.


" Really interesting even for locals." Lee, Dec 2010.


" It was very interesting, entertaining, very friendly and exciting. The small group made it personal and built contacts. " Maas, Dec 2010.


" Great tour would highly recommend to everyone. " Kim, Dec 2010.


"Details about the construction, prior use and historical anecdotes. Chit chat at the end with the coffee was great. Great pace and enjoyed Jerome's commentary. " Carrie, Dec 2010.


"A very enjoyable and interesting introduction to the city." Juliet, Nov 2010.


"Your general knowledge of the history of the lanes, streets and buildings was great and social commentary was fantastic." Keran, Nov 2010.


"History and secret locations - "wow" details. Art slant- uniquely Melbourne." Mark, Nov 2010.


"Graffiti was amazing. Art work was so diverse which was great" Kristina, Nov 2010.


"Great afternoon exploring the City." Paul and Amy, Nov 2010.


"Enjoyed all the different artworks and finding out about the art galleries I didn't know existed" Anne, Nov 2010.


"[Bike Share Tour] Very fun way to see the city! I'll certainly tell others. Thanks for arranging for me to meet with the bike share group." Kirsten, Nov 2010.


"...The graffiti art- which I actually wasn't that interested in before the tour. A fantastic experience- I learnt so much. The amount of information and the diversity of it was amazing." Susan, Nov 2010.


"I liked that is was tailored to our interests, he (Jerome) covered all the requested items- and loved that he is passionate and knowledgeable." Kathy, Nov 2010.


"Enjoyed the concept with a variety of stops + interest points." Sharon, Oct 2010.

"Thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience - would recommend to friends - very informative.
PS. Sincere thanks - a great Melbourne experience"
Margot, Oct 2010.

"Well done Jerome. Well paced. Well thought out. Just perfect." Julie, Oct 2010.

"It was a great afternoon. Very informative. Wish I'd done this tour at the beginning of my Melbourne trip." Robyn, Oct 2010.

"Great, good way to see the city and take in the site with some exercise in the day without being too stressful." Lynn, Oct 2010.

"Very enjoyable - would definitely recommend to locals + tourists." Miranda, Oct 2010.

"It was well balanced. I liked the midway treats! Lunch was excellent and at an interesting location. Thank you." Elly, Oct 2010.

"Jerome is very knowledgeable and very informative, and very pleasant. He is mindful of people that want (thank you) to look at different things." Jean, Oct 2010.

"Enjoyed the whole experience. Well planned and Jerome was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great way to see Melbourne CBD." Maree, Oct 2010.

"I liked every part of the whole [bicycle] tour. Thank you Jerome. I TOTALLY ENJOYED it and recommend it to other visitors to Melbourne." Vivian, Oct 2010.

"Extremely well informed and well conducted! Well done. (and thanks for waiting for me at the start)" Julian, Oct 2010.

"A great tour - a must for anyone visiting Melbourne." Ross, Oct 2010.

"Very Interesting, Good to find out where lots of shops and restaurants are. Lovely impression of Melbourne overall, seems like a very artistic city." Lizzie, Sep 2010.

"I liked it [the laneway tour]. I have lived in Melbourne 26 years and didn't know some of these places were around. Its given a lot of ideas for the future." Luke, Sep 2010.

"Great experience. (Bar and Laneway tours) Jerome knows some very interesting facts about the city." Dani, Sep 2010.

"Both tours were great." Angi, Sep 2010.

"Informative and very relaxing walk around the CBD." Karen, Sep 2010.

"Its great and will be recommended to other NSW Tourists." Steph, Sep 2010.

"Its inspired me to come back into the city more often - so much to see and enjoy! Thank you for a great morning." Irene, Sep 2010.

"Great tour, glad we went through with it! Very interesting, lots of hidden treasures." Sally, Aug 2010..

"[I liked] different aspects of Melbourne on a ground level. very interesting, very informative, Jerome is very knowledgeable." Julie, Aug 2010.

"Presentation good, quality of tour informative." Merran, Aug 2010.

"Very good." Peter, Aug 2010.

"Its a different version of the city like you was walking on the street with a friend who wants to show you why Melbourne is so special." Servane, Aug 2010.

"Very informative, more fact[s] than I was expecting and that was nice.." Elizabeth, Aug 2010.

"Excellent locations and good commentary." Warren, Aug 2010.

"Very enjoyable and informative, just what I needed to help me get a basic idea of the layout of Melbourne, plus some great insights and history." Naomi, Aug 2010.

"Good value for money with tour, coffee, lunch and samples included. Appreciated the flexibility of providing a customised tour." Leonie, Aug 2010.

"- Great friendly guided tour. - Very Knowledgeable and entertaining. - Able to answer questions and give background details." Marnie, Aug 2010.

"Very comprehensive. Jenny demonstrates her vast knowledge of Flinders St buildings." Nikki, Aug 2010

"[I liked] wandering about parts of the Station I would otherwise take no notice [of]." Jenni, Aug 2010

"Very informative and good value for money." Lauren, Aug 2010.

"Very enjoyable would recommend to friends. Thank you." Cheryl, Aug 2010.

"A very relaxed, casual way to see Melbourne. I saw things I've never seen before. " Mariella, Aug 2010. Also See Mariella's Melbourne Bits and Pieces blog review here

"Thanks to you Jerome, and cheers for being so accommodating. We really enjoyed the tour." Katie, July 2010.

"Thank you @meltours for walking tour yesterday. I haven't stopped talking about it!" @__mares__ via Twitter. July 2010

"@meltours thanks for a great tour! will def let others know about it. " @emjaystar via Twitter. July 2010

"Helped me appreciate the connection to Melbourne that I've always felt, but hadn't really understood why!" Margaret, July 2010.

"Excellent!" Letia, July 2010.

"Overall, enjoyed it very much. Had initially expected it to be around the city but the ride along the Yarra was very pleasant." David, June 2010.

"Well planned - friendly and easy going tour guide. Didn't know what to expect but so pleased I did the bike tour great way to see Melbourne covering a good distance and taking in the sights whilst exercising." Sharon, June 2010.

"A great way to see Melbourne and stay healthy." Henry, June 2010.

"Congratulations on a relaxed and interesting tour with a good mix of venues and information. Thank you for introducing me to 2 new places." Julie, May 2010. (Government employed professional tour guide)

"I wanted to thank you for the tour on Friday... Not knowing what to expect I was nervous, but the ladies were lovely, I hope it was enjoyable." Rebecca, May 2010. (Owner of a jewellery shop which was on a laneway tour)

"I really liked learning about the history and the buildings - many of which I walk past everyday. Visiting the Lindt Cafe was good as well. I really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others whether they are from Melbourne or not." Catriona, April 2010.

"Just wanted to say thanks for the tour. I think everyone enjoyed it and the locals discovered new things about their town while the visitors got to see some things they wouldn't have found in a simple tourism book." Susannah, April 2010.

"Depth of knowledge - from architecture to social history to personal stories [of Flinders St] was great." Michael, March 2010. (Local Publisher)

"Fantastic, being able to see the real Melbourne from the street is great." Janine, February 2010.

"Brilliant. I would highly recommend it as a way to get an insight into the city - really interesting." Gillian, February 2010.

"Very informative - really enjoyed it." Craig, February 2010.

"One of the most worthwhile tours I've done, both in terms of being an enjoyable afternoon full of [Art] discoveries, and of being a route and group of places I could not have found on my own." Melissa, February 2010.

"Would strongly recommend. Very informative tour guide was fun and knew his stuff." Roger, February 2010.

"Recommended." Leonie, January 2010.

"Very impressed. I am a tour guide myself (did the course) and your [Jerome] knowledge and relaxed manner is excellent!! THANKS." John, January 2010.

"Well organised, good rest breaks." Val, January 2010.

"Was well worth coming and doing the tour. Well done and informative." Frank, January 2010.

"Enjoyable and interesting." Margaret, January 2010.



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