Story and Works of the Melocco Brothers
To celebrate the highly anticipated book launch of Painting with Stone, the story of the Melocco Brothers, Co.As.It. is proud to partner with the Melocco Family to offer unique walking tours showcasing the iconic masterpieces of the Melocco Bros works in the Sydney CBD.
The work of Melocco Bros is embedded in the architecture of Australia. In mosaic, terrazzo, sgraffito, scagliola and many derivations of this ancient art, these exotic terms are presented in stunning works throughout Sydney by the hands of three extraordinary brothers who migrated from a small village in Italy to Sydney made their mark in history, by painting with stone.
The guided tours will operate from 25 February 2026 – 23 May 2026
Dates for June to November 2026 to be advised.
Duration
2 hours
Participants per group
15
Cost
- Adult: $40
- Concession: $35
- (pensioners, seniors card and valid student cards)
- Children $20
- (12 years of age & under)
- Groups Adult
- $35 (10 or more per person)
- Customised School Tours for Primary and Secondary students.
- $20 per student
- (These will be conducted outside of the scheduled tour dates and times)
Tour dates
| Wednesday 25/02/26 |
11am – 1pm |
| Wednesday 25/03/26 |
11am – 1pm |
| Wednesday 22/04/26 |
11am – 1pm |
| Saturday 23/05/26 |
11am – 1pm |
Meeting point
St. Mary’s Cathedral, St Mary’s Rd, Sydney, NSW 2000, by the statue of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop.
Any changes to specific meeting points for your tour will be advised by the tour manager, prior to the event date
Further information will be communicated by Co.As.It. closer to the scheduled tour date.
$5 from the tour fee will be contributed as a donation to St. Mary’s Cathedral for the direct upkeep and conservation of the Cathedral.
