Australia · WALKING TOURS IN MELBOURNE
Consider this the list you would text a friend who lands next week: 15 walking tours in Melbourne that hold up on the day, each with what it costs and the thing worth knowing first.
A 3-hour small-group walk through Melbourne’s icons, laneways, street art, coffee, and history, with included drinks and local tips.
“Fabulous tour. This is the second time I have taken the tour. Firstly, Melbourne is a wonderful city to walk. Secondly, the tour is informative and a lot of fun. Highly recommend.”
Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with wild koalas at Kennett River, a forest walk at Mait’s Rest, plus major viewpoints.
“Theo gave us the best experience! Super fun, amazing weather! Saw koalas, kangaroos, even some dolphins! views are amazing from each stop, when everyone is on time it makes the trip smoother and allows for small extra stops along the way! Incredible experience and such a fun knowledgeable guide!”
Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and a cool rainforest walk from Melbourne with morning tea, wildlife stops, and live commentary.
“I had a great time travelling to the south west area of Victoria. The weather was a mixed of cloudy with a bit of rain then partially sunny and bit of wind for the rest of the day so I was able to see the apostles and limestone rock formations of razorback and the wreck in all their glory . Wished I was able to walk down the track to see the beach , it would have been spectacular. Morning tea was nice , included with Tim tams and coffee/tea. Not too fancy. For lunch had to go for the Aussie classic, the fish and chips at the local shop…”
Melbourne laneway and arcade food walk: Chinese dumplings, sweet treats, top coffee, and a final drink, in a small group.
“It is not just about food (6 experiences) the host shares a lot of interesting history on this tour.”
Small-group 3-hour walk through Melbourne’s lanes and arcades with coffee and a chocolate tasting, led by local guides.
“Great tour showcasing passages and stores one would easily overlook not knowing where they lead. Paul was a great tour guide full of balanced information about history, facts and anatidotes about Melbourne. Highly recommend.”
3-hour Melbourne walk of Gold Rush history, Hosier Lane street art, and local coffee plus a pub drink with a small-group guide.
“This tour was a great way to get a taste of Melbourne, its history, architecture and hidden gems. Emily shared stories of the city she grew up in and showed us places we would never have discovered on our own. We enjoyed ourselves so much we barely noticed the rain! The authentic Melbourne coffee and pub visit were a nice touch. Highly recommended.”
Taste Melbourne's CBD on a 3-hour foodie walk with laneways, coffee, savory bites, sweets, and a local-loved drink at Whitehart Bar.
“Our guide was absolutely brilliant. Friendly and passionate. We were good walkers so in addition to the food stops we stopped by a few secret locations which were absolutely stunning. Great value, lovely food and a fantastic guide. I couldn’t ask for anything more”
A 90-minute Melbourne night walk through alleys and true crimes, with a ghost host sharing opium dens, medical secrets, and theater tragedy.
“Was loads of fun. thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Great way to see the back streets of Melbourne.”
A 3-hour Melbourne ghost-and-bars walk with creepy city stories, time for three drink stops, and small-group atmosphere.
“We had a great time, Meeting the others on the tour and learning more about the history of Melbourne”
Street-artist-led walk through Melbourne laneways, then meet artists at Blender Studios with drinks, snacks, and an insider studio tour.
“I really enjoyed hearing the stories behind the pieces and learning more about each of the artists rather than just being shown around cool spots. Our guide was very knowledgeable on the scene at the artists. Definitely gave a cool new perspective,”
A 2-hour gangster-themed walk through Melbourne’s CBD, featuring Little Lon Distilling Co, Lonsdale Street sites, and Squizzy Taylor lore.
“Great stories about the local area that were very interesting and at times hard to believe that this could be the same place. Gritty, colourful and intriguing. The stories were well researched and well told. Michael was very engaging and genuinely interested in this topic and tour. Well worth the effort.”
Taste couverture chocolate in Melbourne arcades and laneways, with wine pairing, cheese match, and dessert on a 3-hour walk.
“this tour was so much better than what we expected! a combination of chocolate, cheese, spices and Victorian history. Peggy was an excellent tour guide, using her knowledge of the Melbourne CBD and educating us from interstate and beyond about the local delights and fascinating stories about the buildings we walked through. Peggy gave us intimate details of the arcades, including her own little family history, making it all really personable. Very bespoke choices of chocolate places too. definitely worth booking!”
2.5-hour Melbourne CBD walk with street art, landmarks, and fresh gourmet donuts, plus coffee and guide photos, ending at State Library.
“tour was interesting, with a cute theme-history and donuts. guide seemed to run out of steam at the end.”
Walk Fitzroy on a true crime trail, hear sly grog and gangland stories, and get a free photo booklet for $35 in 2 hours.
“Michaels passion for the Fitzroy history and crime is admirable, he was informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. Not much walking thou, most of the tour was within 4 blocks, so easy for the not so fit.”
Join a lantern-lit Melbourne ghost walk in Williamstown, with visits to Victoria’s oldest morgue, an opium den, and the time ball tower.
“Loved it! Timea was AMAZING! Everyone seemed to enjoy it, especially my sister and I.”
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