Walking Tour in Melbourne
General information
Group size
15 max
Starting time
Check our calendar!
Duration
2 hours
Price
From 32 USD
Languages
English
Walking Tour in Melbourne
This walking tour in Melbourne explores some of the city’s historic and cultural buildings, laneways, and sites. Visitors will see 19th-century architecture, streets lined with bars and restaurants and street art, and beautiful public spaces, reflecting Melbourne’s development over the past century and more.
Highlights
- Step inside history at a 19th-century library that holds rare books and manuscripts.
- Walk along lanes where past and present meet, with bars, cafes, and city life all around.
- Discover iconic theatres and towers that shaped the city’s cultural and industrial heritage.
Meeting point
Meet your guide under the clocks at Flinders Street Station. Your guide will be under the Alamein Line clock with a friendly smile.
Itinerary
Start the tour under the clocks at Flinders Street Station, the main suburban railway station in Melbourne. Walk east to Chapter House, which stands next to St Paul’s Cathedral and dates back to the late 19th century. Continue along Flinders Lane, home of multiple bars and restaurants, and down Duckboard Place, a narrow laneway off Flinders Lane known for its street art, including a “love letter” to Melbourne.
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Head east to reach the Princess Theatre, which opened in 1854 and hosts theatrical performances and musicals. Stop at Wesley Place, one of just four green spaces within the city. The Wesleyan Church and other heritage buildings still stands on the site, are respected and celebrated. Then proceed to the State Library of Victoria, established in 1854, and one of the first free public libraries in the world, and home to bushranger Ned Kelly’s armour.
Cross Swanston Street westwards to see Coop’s Shot Tower, a 50-metre-high brick structure completed in 1889 and located within the Melbourne Central shopping complex beneath an 84-metre conical glass roof. Continue west to explore Guildford Lane, a rare pocket of Melbourne’s industrial heritage, now a secluded green oasis. Jump on a tram down Elizabeth Street to the Block Arcade, opened in 1892 and a much-loved, iconic retail arcade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum of participants?
The maximum of participants is 15 people.
Can I pay with something other than PayPal?
Yes, after clicking on “Pay with PayPal” and the PayPal window opens, you will see the option to pay with a debit or credit card.
Can I book a private walking tour?
Yes, you can book a private walking tour by contacting us straight via email.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, in this tour everyone is welcome.
What should I bring?
Check out the weather on the day of the tour to make sure you bring an umbrella in case it’s raining. Bring comfortable shoes and a big smile 🙂



