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Cammino di Hepburn at 5pm every Friday
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1 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
This walking tour was originally commissioned by the non for profit Swiss Italian Fiesta – an annual festival that celebrates the Swiss and Italian culture, history and heritage of the village
The walking tour is the only experience of this nature on offer in the village
We explore the remarkable Swiss and Italian history, culture and stories in Hepburn. Its an engaging guided small group walk and talk. Guests see some of the stunning architectural styles that define this village and hear about the early settlers lives and stories.
Guests will recognise the pre colonial period and first nations culture and history of this special and unique location. Guest houses, hotels, churches and schools along with their artwork and stories will give visitors new insight into the Hepburn Village.
Exclusive access to highly sought after historical sites
We will finish at a "local watering hole" to quench your thirst
(drinks at bar prices & not included in this ticket)
What's Included
- $4 from each tickets sold goes to the Swiss Italian Festa
- Access to buildings (when available)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
05:00 PM
End Point
a cold glass of your favourite sun downer will await you at the Mineral Springs Hotel (cost of drinks not included in the tour ticket price)
What To Expect
Start at Luccini's Old Macaroni Factory (opposite the Savoia Hotel @ 69 Main Rd Hepburn Springs): Where we explore the remarkable Swiss and Italian history, culture and stories in Hepburn? Join us for an engaging guided small group walk and talk. You will see some of the stunning architectural styles that define this village and hear about the early settlers lives and stories. Recognise the pre colonial period and first nations culture and history of this special and unique location. Guest houses, hotels, churches and schools along with their artwork and stories will give you new insight into the Hepburn Village.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hepburn Springs
The Old Macaroni Factory Heritage-listed Italiante buidling dating to the 1850s the oldest commercial Italian building in Australia stunning murals from the Luccini brothers dating to the 1850s
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The third version of the original and first guest house in Hepburn Springs Now an Edwardian Style Hotel, lovingly restored and decorated befitting the granduer of the Italian Royal Family of the era
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The height of 1930s modernity and home to Clara and Victor Zelman Find out the connection of this cottage to Alberto Zelman founder of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel 1930s art deco hotel the original site of the 1880's Rolleris Mineral Springs Hotel
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Villa Parma 1864s Italianate Masterpiece from the palazzi style fo the Italian renaissance, right in the heart of central Victoria Australia
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Alice's Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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