Combine “High Tea” with a glimpse into Melbourne’s mysterious past on a Down Under True Blue Tours day tour

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Built in 1883, The Hotel Windsor was first choice for celebrities and VIPs
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A DAME!

Combine “High Tea” with a glimpse into Melbourne’s past on a Down Under True Blue Tours day tour.

At the eastern end of Spring Street, the ” Parliament Precinct” of Melbourne, stands a Hotel which is entwined in the history of this City – a clear reminder of the “Marvellous Melbourne” era.

Built in 1883, The Hotel Windsor was first choice for celebrities and VIPs, among them past Prime Ministers and Hollywood movie stars. Barry Humphries left a suit behind, to find it cleaned and pressed, in the closet upon his return two years later. 

Such was the admiration and enthusiasm for this Spring Street icon of style which started life as The Grand – and Grand she was!

Ladies lunched, deals were made, weddings celebrated.

a sumptuous " High" Afternoon  Tea at The Grand Duchess herself, The Windsor.She was known as The Duchess – the grand old dame and still oozes style in her 129th year. Not even the forfeit of her liquor licence at the height of the building boom could keep her down. Raffles Singapore, London Savoy, the Ritz in Paris, the Waldorf Astoria New York, were all built after The Windsor, enabling her to hold a special place in Hotel history.

In 2009, Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle welcomed the announcement of a plan to build a 92 metre glass tower at the rear. The current owners say this is vital to the future viability of the hotel. Time will tell.

Food and beverages continue to enhance the visitors fine dining experience.

The eastern end of the City holds many hidden secrets.

Down Under True Blue Tours will transport you in a luxury coach from The Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong direct to Melbourne, accompanied by your own  Professional Tour Guide – the personal touch!

Or join at the start of the walking part of the tour in Melbourne’s top end.

An hours  short walk with our accredited tour guide will  show you many places in Melbourne’s seedy past, from former parlor sites,  slum tenements and alleyways, to the old stage door to one of Melbourne’s most famous Theatres.

Your experience will be complete with a sumptuous “ High” Afternoon  Tea at The Grand Duchess herself, The Windsor.