Melbourne · HISTORICAL TOURS
8 reviewed
Of the 8 historical tours covered on this site, these 8 are the ones that earn a place in a Melbourne trip. Prices, running times and the standout details are all below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the rest of the planning.
A 3-hour small-group walk through Melbourne’s lanes, gold-rush buildings, street art, and historic sites, with coffee and a drink included.
“Great tour! Hugo was great - fun and insightful, we learned a lot about Melbourne and it's unique history.”
Ride Puffing Billy in the Dandenong Ranges on a 1900-built steam train, with volunteer-led service, scenic stops, and a great Lakeside visit.
“We had a wonderful time riding on Puffing Billy. The scenery in the Dandenong region is stunning. The volunteer staff were very efficient and great fun. I travelled with my adult granddaughters and we all had an amazing time. At the age of 74 it’s the first time I have travelled on a train, sitting with my legs dangling over the side!”
A small-group 3-hour Melbourne walk through Gold Rush stories, Hosier Lane street art, and included coffee plus a pub drink.
“This was a fantastic tour covering a great portion of Melbourne's CBD, including the history and laneways. Our guide, Beau, made learning about the history of the city interesting and engaging, and he was also really funny! We loved getting to try a coffee from one of the local spots as well as a beer/wine at the end of the tour from a local pub.”
A 90-minute Aboriginal Heritage Walk in Melbourne Gardens with a local guide, plant stories, food and medicine uses, and lemon myrtle tea.
“Make sure it takes place - we have lost half a day sine the tour - despite booking confirmation- took place the day before.”
Walk Tae Rak (Lake Condah) with a Gunditjmara guide, spot eel-country wildlife, and learn how ancient lava-flow aquaculture worked.
“Knowledge of the guide, respect for culture. Sensitivity of infrastructure and main building design.”
Walk Melbourne’s CBD gangster trail, from Little Lon and Squizzy Taylor to brothels, speakeasies, and lolly shop fronts. 2 hours.
“Michael was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. His knowledge and passion for Melbourne history came through. He was entertaining, polite, fun and interesting. Everyone on our tour had a fantastic time.”
Melbourne bar hop with history from Old Treasury Building. 3 hours, 3 drink stops, small group, mobile ticket.
“Tristan was a well informed guide and made the tour very enjoyable. He made great pub selections and we definitely recommend the tour.”
A 2.5-hour Melbourne walk mixing iconic laneways, big landmarks, and two fresh donut tastings plus coffee with a small-group guide.
“A superb tour and knowledgeable and fun guide (Matt)! the donuts were yummy too! we saw some fantastic street art too. Highly recommended”
