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Melbourne Walking Tour Explore Top Sights and Hidden Gems

4.4 (17 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Melbourne Walking Tour Explore Top Sights and Hidden Gems

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Local Tours Expert

Ages: Infants (0–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Included: Professional tour guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Flinders Street Station

    10 min

    Serve as the main railway station in Melbourne and handle suburban, regional, and interstate trains.

  2. Stop 2

    10 min

    Stand next to St Paul’s Cathedral and date back to the late 19th century.

  3. Duckboard Place

    10 min

    Connect Flinders Lane to Little Collins Street and contain multiple bars and restaurants.

  4. Princess Theatre

    10 min

    Open in 1886 and host theatrical performances and musicals.

  5. Stop 5

    10 min

    Mark the former location of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and sit between Little Collins Street and Bourke Street.

  6. State Library Victoria

    20 min

    Open in 1856 and provide public access to books, manuscripts, and study spaces.

  7. Coops Shot Tower

    20 min

    Stand inside Melbourne Central and date back to 1889 as a former lead shot manufacturing tower.

  8. Stop 8

    15 min

    Connect Bourke Street to Little Collins Street and run parallel to Elizabeth Street.

  9. The Block Arcade

    15 min

    Link Collins Street and Elizabeth Street and house shops and cafes under a glass canopy.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your tour guide under the clocks at Flinders Street Station, at the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets. Your guide will be under the Alamein Line clock with a friendly smile.

End point

  • Meet your tour guide under the clocks at Flinders Street Station, at the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets. Your guide will be under the Alamein Line clock with a friendly smile.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 17 reviews
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