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Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

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Overview

Most travelers think they’ve seen Melbourne after strolling its laneways and famous streets. But what if I told you the city’s real soul hides in its quiet corners, hidden alleys, and stories only a local can share?

Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the details and history that give Melbourne its unique character. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while the city’s best secrets stay hidden.

Our Walking Tour in Melbourne changes that. Your guide adapts to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover Melbourne’s real heart, beyond the surface.

What's Included

  • Professional tour guide
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Flinders Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Flinders Street Station

Serve as the main railway station in Melbourne and handle suburban, regional, and interstate trains.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chapter House Lane

Stand next to St Paul’s Cathedral and date back to the late 19th century.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duckboard Place

Connect Flinders Lane to Little Collins Street and contain multiple bars and restaurants.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Princess Theatre

Open in 1886 and host theatrical performances and musicals.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wesley Place

Mark the former location of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and sit between Little Collins Street and Bourke Street.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

State Library Victoria

Open in 1856 and provide public access to books, manuscripts, and study spaces.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coops Shot Tower

Stand inside Melbourne Central and date back to 1889 as a former lead shot manufacturing tower.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guildford Lane

Connect Bourke Street to Little Collins Street and run parallel to Elizabeth Street.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Block Arcade

Link Collins Street and Elizabeth Street and house shops and cafes under a glass canopy.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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