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Melbourne History & Donuts Walking Tour

35 Reviews 4.83 out of 5 stars Based on 35 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Melbourne, Australia

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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Melbourne’s hidden laneways, street art, coffee culture, and fascinating past on this relaxed small-group walking tour through the heart of the city.

Beginning at Federation Square, this 2.5-hour experience combines iconic Melbourne sights with local stories, historic landmarks, coffee, and two delicious donut stops along the way. Explore famous locations including Hosier Lane, Degraves Street, Hardware Lane, and Queen Victoria Market while uncovering hidden corners many visitors miss.

Designed as a conversational walk-and-talk experience, your local guide shares stories about Melbourne’s history, sporting obsession, café culture, architecture, and how the city evolved from a rough gold rush town into Australia’s cultural capital.

The tour finishes surrounded by Melbourne’s famous laneway atmosphere.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee We stop for coffee on this tour.
  • Snacks We stop for donuts - twice - on this tour.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    2 Swanston Street
    Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

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    End point

    326 Swanston Street
    Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    This tour finishes outside State Library Victoria where there are trams and trains for onward travel, or plenty of restaurants nearby for lunch.

    What To Expect

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    Fed Square

    We begin at Federation Square, Melbourne’s cultural hub, where your guide sets the scene for the city’s history, landmarks, and morning energy.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hosier Lane

    In Hosier Lane, we explore Melbourne’s iconic street art scene and how it reflects the city’s evolving identity.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Flinders Street Station

    Learn about the birth of rail travel in Australia, rumoured blueprint mix ups, and odd jobs
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Degraves Street

    At Degraves Street, we take in the iconic café culture and celebrate the entrepreneurs who transformed this laneway into one of Melbourne’s most vibrant spots.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Centre Place

    At Centre Place, we soak in the laneway café culture that helped define Melbourne’s modern-day personality.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Mitre Tavern

    Learn about the oldest building in Melbourne, it's intriguing facade, and the spooky resident residing within
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hardware Lane

    Wandering through Hardware Lane, we uncover stories of European influence, hidden speakeasies, and Melbourne’s layered past.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Queen Victoria Market

    At Queen Vic Market, we highlight its role in Melbourne’s multicultural food story — and grab a legendary donut, of course. (Closed Monday & Wednesday: an alternate donut stop is used)
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Melbourne Gaol

    Uncover the stories of the Old Melbourne Gaol's inmates, including Frederick Deeming and Ned Kelly- two of Australia's most chilling criminals.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    State Library Victoria

    We finish at the State Library, where stunning architecture and public history come together in one of Melbourne’s most treasured institutions.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Melbourne History & Donuts Walking Tour?

    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

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Activity code: C-8105P10

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    • Tea and coffeeWe stop for coffee on this tour.
    • SnacksWe stop for donuts - twice - on this tour.

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