Melbourne · WALKING TOURS
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Melbourne is a grid with secrets in it, which is why it walks far better than it drives. Arcades, laneways, the old gaol, the Greek and Chinese quarters: two hours on foot covers ground you would otherwise cross three times without noticing. Compare routes, group sizes and start times below.
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.”
Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with koalas at Kennett River, forest walk, Apollo Bay lunch time, and views of the 12 Apostles.
“This is a must do if you’re in Melbourne. Warren made the trip so much more memorable. He was very informative and jovial with his job. He also let us stop for a couple of additional Koala sightings and a Kangaroo sighting. Just don’t talk about Sydney while on this trip! Simon tagged along for the learning experience but I’m sure he’ll do good!”
Full-day coach from Melbourne to 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Great Otway rainforest walk, with koala spotting and morning tea.
“Joel is a great guide and I loved the small group experience instead of a big bus. I highly recommend this one :)”
A small-group Melbourne food walking tour through laneways and arcades, with coffee, dumplings, sweets, and a final bar drink.
“This was our first walking food tour and it has wetted our appetite for more. Rob was an excellent guide and not only provided background about each of the establishments we visited but also provided interesting history about the location. Wonderful way to explore a city and visit many parts you previously could have ignored.”
3-hour small-group walk through Melbourne lanes and arcades, with street art, fashion finds, coffee or hot chocolate, plus a chocolate tasting.
“We had a very busy, yet wonderful time exploring the laneways of Melbourne with a very knowledgeable and experienced guide. She brought the city to life with the tour and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Melbourne.”
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.”
Taste Melbourne's CBD on a 3-hour foodie walk with seven tastings, coffee, local wine, and a finish at Whitehart Bar.
“Andrew was an excellent guide. We were all from Melbourne yet found the tour so informative and interesting. The hidden gems that we were taken to were amazing. We absolutely loved every step of the way. I would highly recommend the foodie walking tour as it exceeded our expectations. Thank you”
Melbourne laneways and arcades chocolate tasting tour with at least 7 samples, two desserts, and small-group history in 3 hours.
“Ivan, our tour guide, as well as Jake his assistant, were personable, patient & informative about Melbourne's history & many unique sights. The various chocolate experiences were great. Didn't rush us, allowing us to look as well as sample. Truly enjoyed the whole experience!”
A small-group Melbourne walking food tour with lunch and snacks, mixing Peruvian, Spanish, and Chinese tastings with city history.
“The combination of walking historic Melbourne lanes/arcades with tastings at venues not before visited”
A 90-minute night walk through Melbourne’s laneways with a ghost host, murder tales, Chinatown opium lore, and eerie theatrical storytelling.
“The tour guide knows a lot about the places and we enjoyed it. The only thing that made me tired is walking.”
Creepy tales and bar breaks across Melbourne’s laneways, from Queen Victoria Market to Pink Alley and Fed Square, in a small group.
“Everyone was nice. It was not very spooky and the stories were not great. The walk was nice and it was good to see some pubs/bars we would not have tried.”
Melbourne street art with a street artist, laneway stories, and a studio stop at Blender Studios with refreshments.
“A good introduction to Melbourne's street art scene by the guide, David who is very knowledgeable and passionate about the art form.”
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.”
Walk Fitzroy’s early 1900s crime circuit with historian Michael Shelford, uncovering brothels, gangs, and real cases in 2 hours.
“Fabulous tour, Michael is a great storyteller and knows his facts inside out. He easily held our interest for the two hours. Highly recommend.”
