Book a Cooks’ Cottage tour and enjoy colourful, expert commentary as you explore this historic Melbourne icon, all year round. School groups and tour groups are welcome.

Choose from one of three options, or if you have a particular interest lets us know and we can tailor our tour to suit your needs.

Bookings are essential for group tours. Your booking will be confirmed by email within 48 hours.

Online booking form for group visits

For more information call (03) 9419 5766 or email cookscottage@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Tour options

Self-guided tours 

Eight people minimum. Adults $3, Concession $2*

 

* Concession entry applies to: seniors, students and

children (Note: children under 5 years are free) 

Tour one: Cooks' Cottage – a Melbourne icon

30 minute tour, eight people minimum.

 

Learn the extraordinary tale of how Cooks' Cottage became part of Melbourne's rich history.

 

Explore Australia's oldest building, experience how people in England lived during the 18th century and stroll through a beautiful cottage garden.

 

Discover the amazing life of Captain James Cook, his incredible voyages and his place in Australia's history

 
$6 per person 

 

Tour two: Fitzroy Gardens Heritage tour

One hour, eight people minimum

 

Recognised as one of Australia's top five most beautiful city parks, it is easy to understand why the Fitzroy Gardens is renowned as Melbourne's premiere garden.

 

This comprehensive guided tour is a must for lovers of history, gardens and architecture! Around every corner the Fitzroy Gardens reveals another memorable moment. Visitors will learn about its historic buildings and sculptures, stroll through its majestic avenues of English elm trees, discover its native wildlife and simply soak in its beautiful formal gardens

 
$8 per person