Laneways of Melbourne: Small-Group Walking Tour with Local Guide and Coffee Break

Explore Melbourne’s laneways on a small-group walking tour with a local guide. Discover hidden shops, street art, and iconic landmarks while enjoying a coffee break.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • MELTours - Meet your guide at the steps in front of St Paul’s Cathedral (cnr. Swanston Street and Flinders Street) to begin your Melbourne laneways walking tour.
    Explore the city’s collection of secret galleries, hidden shops, and laneway cafes on a journey that introduces you to a beloved piece of Melbourne culture. During your tour, stop for a…
What's Included
  • Coffee / hot drink included
  • Guided tour with a professional
Additional Information

Dive deep into the local culture of Melbourne with a guided walking tour through its captivating lanes. Let a native guide offer you engaging narratives as you explore the engrossing history of the city, wander past prominent buildings, admire local graffiti, and find surprising shops and chic cafeterias, making a pause for a coffee. Tour restricts to…

Location
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Flinders Street
Meeting outside St Paul’s Cathedral, cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Melbourne - on the front walkway of the church between main Flinders St entrance and the side door on Swanston St. (See the area immediately below the west spire of the church behind the corner power pole in the picture attached: StPaulsside.jpg).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gillg170
Apr 30, 2025
Must do in Melbourne - A great way to learn about Melbourne and Australia generally, San was an excellent guide and took us to some amazing places!
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Peterhg1305wt
Apr 28, 2025
A tour not to be missed - Excellent tour with a brilliant guide Kathleen Deacon - learned so much about all aspects Of Melbourne city and culture-loved Kathleen’s insight knowledge and enthusiasm-would highly recommend Kathleen to all - a very special tour one we will remember- thank you Kathleen .
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H2362xyronanm
Apr 26, 2025
Just great , Kathy’s knowledge was fab - Best walking tour I’ve been on . Paris Milan London etc no way near. Kathy our guide - a class act and lovely lady too . Just book it and as for Kathy 👌👌👌👋👋👋👋
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118charlenec
Apr 21, 2025
Five Star Guide - San was very informed and knowledgeable, particularly in regard to indigenous culture and history. He was warm & friendly and related to each of us. He took us around at a comfortable pace, focussing on the things we were most interested in. We highly recommend, thanks San
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Subic2025
Apr 21, 2025
Excellent experience - Our guide San was fantastic - he was very knowledgeable and was the perfect guide. Would thoroughly recommend to everyone.
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Mobile37448471354
Apr 12, 2025
Laneways and more - Excellent tour, Kathy has a wonderful knowledge of Melbourne and its history. The time passed quickly wandering the laneways and CBD , as she shared lots of interesting information. We would highly recommend it.
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Sophiaz60
Apr 7, 2025
Interesting and very worthwhile - This was a fantastic tour. The leader started with a brief history of the city putting the buildings and landmarks into perspective. We then visited laneways we would never have found on our own. Plus the leader recognized the works of well-known street artists - something I would never have known. Furthermore, because we were a small group, I think we may have been able to hit a few extras - like the tiny statues high up in the arcade which mark each hour with music. All in all, very worthwhile.
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S4529cjsuem
Apr 6, 2025
Wonderful view of Melbourne - The three of us had a wonderful time and learnt so much about the city, its laneways and culture and Victoria's history. Kathy's knowledge was incredible, and she has so much personal information on places to eat and things to see. Second time I have been with MelTours.Thanks
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Explore773691
Apr 4, 2025
Great insights in Melbourne - My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Kathy. Her knowledge and insights into ALL things Melbourne from graffiti to architecture to bars restaurants and secret spots was fantastic… I would highly recommend this tour, and we have lived in Melbourne nearly all our lives Now whenever I’m in Melbourne I think about the tour and have learned the most important two things are never to take your own city for granted s and importantly LOOK UP!!!!! Kevin DAly
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G702upleslieh
Mar 31, 2025
Do yourself a favour - Amazing tour. So much knowledge of history and current events… He knew where to go and when to go there. We saw the highlights and can’t wait to see more!!!
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From $73
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).