About Us
The Depot Adventures Story
Depot Adventures is a team of professional tour guides who love their work. Our goal is simple: to turn strangers into mates and cities into home. We’re on a mission to show you the city the way a local would.
It all started with a bus depot in Galway.
Our founder, John, had spent years crisscrossing the globe—doing everything from steering massive RVs down Route 66 to leading yacht flotillas through the turquoise waters of Croatia.
He’d seen it all, but the real “aha!” moment didn’t happen at a famous monument. It happened when he arrived in a new city, totally alone, and was picked up at a bus depot by a stranger who quickly became a lifelong friend.
That one moment of genuine hospitality changed everything. It’s exactly why Depot Adventures exists today.
When John eventually followed his heart to Melbourne (shout out to his Aussie wife!), he realized most tours felt like a history lecture.
We’ve built something different: the kind of tour where you’re not just a face in a crowd, but a mate walking the city with a local who actually gives a damn about the hidden spots.
What are you waiting for?
Forget the tourist traps. We’ve ditched the scripts for real stories told by local who actually know the city. With groups capped at 12, our guides have the freedom to pivot based on the weather or the vibe of the day.
It’s a personal approach that’s earned us over 4,000 five-star reviews and a reputation as one of Australia’s best.
