Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

By Depot Australia

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Overview

Experience authentic Melbourne on this 3-hour walking tour with a passionate local guide who unlocks the city's secrets, including complimentary coffee and pub drink with stories you won't hear elsewhere. Perfect for first-time visitors or locals seeking a fresh perspective, combining Gold Rush history, famous street art laneways, and genuine local culture.

Join an experienced guide and small group to discover Melbourne's transformation from humble beginnings to cultural capital. Walk through Gold Rush architecture, navigate street-art laneways, and explore historic Victorian arcades while learning captivating stories spanning centuries.

Experience Melbourne through locals' eyes with real stories behind the city's transformation. This tour combines essential Melbourne experiences - coffee culture and pub hospitality - with insights about characters and businesses that built this city. Small groups (max 12) ensures a personalised experience for an extraordinary Melbourne adventure.

Activity location

The Hotel Windsor
- 111 Spring Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gordon Reserve
- 74-108 Spring Street
- 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Ultimate Melbourne Tour

3h
English

Coffee and pub drink: Includes a complimentary Melbourne coffee and pub drink as part of our tour stops

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:00am

Price details

$84.43 x 1 Adult$84.43

Total

What's included, what's not

Small group tour (maximum 12 travelers)
Complimentary alcoholic beverage (house beer, wine, or cider) or soft drink
Complimentary Melbourne coffee (flat white, long black, or hot chocolate)
Free Melbourne map and guided recommendations
Professional local English-speaking guide
Commentary and stories not found in guidebooks
Access to all outdoor attractions and viewpoints
Gratuities

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Available only to individual travellers in small groups. If you're in a school group, business trip, or any other group larger than 10, please contact us to set up a private tour

Activity itinerary

The Hotel Windsor

Historic luxury hotel (1883) and Melbourne landmark - our tour begins at Gordon Reserve directly across the street

Parliament House of Victoria (Pass by)

Distant views of the seat of Victorian state government with impressive colonial architecture

Old Treasury Building

See the beautiful Gold Rush architecture that made Melbourne the world's richest city

Collins Street

Melbourne's premium shopping and financial district with historic buildings

Melbourne Laneways

Discover Melbourne's famous street art scene including Duckboard Place and AC/DC Lane - iconic laneways showcasing ever-changing graffiti and murals by local and international artists.

Hosier Lane (Pass by)

Depending on the day, our route may also include Hosier Lane, Melbourne's most famous street art destination

Federation Square

Federation Square: Melbourne's main cultural square and iconic modern architecture

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Distant views of the world's largest cricket stadium while we discuss this temple of Australian sport and the surrounding sporting precinct

Flinders Street Station

Historic railway station and Melbourne's most recognizable landmark

Degraves Street

Famous laneway café culture and European-style dining atmosphere. Experience Melbourne’s world-famous coffee culture with complimentary hot drink at a renowned local café.

Block Arcade

Historic Victorian shopping arcade with mosaic floors and elegant architecture

Eureka Skydeck (Pass by)

Melbourne's highest tower is hard to miss, but if you want to go to the top, just let us know and we'd be happy to arrange at a special rate.

ACDC Lane

Home to rock-and-roll murals

Little Collins Street

Hidden bars and boutique laneways in Melbourne's cultural heart.

Royal Arcade

Australia's oldest arcade featuring the famous Gog and Magog mythical figures

Bourke Street Mall

Melbourne's primary shopping precinct and bustling pedestrian mall

Chinatown

The world's oldest continuously operating Chinatown with authentic restaurants

State Library Victoria

Magnificent heritage building and the state's premier research library - hear Ned Kelly's legendary story.

Yarra River

Walk alongside the beautiful riverbanks

Old Melbourne Gaol

Historic bluestone prison that operated from 1845-1929.

Captain Melville

Historic pub finish with complimentary beer, wine, cider or soft drink.

Location

Activity location

The Hotel Windsor
- 111 Spring Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gordon Reserve
- 74-108 Spring Street
- 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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