On foot · MELBOURNE WALKING TOURS
Every trip has an afternoon going spare. These 9 melbourne walking tours earn it, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get your shoes on.
Walk Melbourne with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Federation Square, street-art laneways, arcades, Chinatown, the Yarra, and Old Melbourne Gaol. You’ll enjoy a café drink, a final drink at Captain Melville, and practical tips for the rest of your visit.
“The tour was informative with some historical and modern mixed in. The guides were timely and friendly.”
Set out from Melbourne at 6:40 am for a full-day Great Ocean Road trip with coastal lookouts, wild koalas at Kennett River, a Mait's Rest forest walk, morning tea, the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Guides such as Warren and Theo add humor and local insight, while lunch and dinner are at your own cost.
“Great trip and value for our money. Loved the Koala Bear and baby we saw. Very well organized and Warren was very knowledgable and fun. The views at the Loch and Gorge were spectacular.”
Leave Melbourne at 7:35am for a full-day Great Ocean Road journey with live commentary, wildlife stops, morning tea, Apollo Bay, an Otway rainforest walk, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles. Guides such as Lauren, Joe, Joel, and Tom are praised for lively local stories.
“This is the best tour from Melbourne. The view is amazing. Love it. Will recommend it to friends and families. Perhaps I will even go back there.”
Walk Melbourne’s central laneways with a local guide such as Ian, Hugo, Simon, or Laura, stopping at four contrasting bars. Expect a classic pub, cocktail or speakeasy-style venue, local wine, and a final stop matched to your tastes. The route changes daily, and extra drinks cost more.
“This tour was one of the highlights of our AO weekend!! John was amazing. Gave us some great insights into old Melbourne and the new Melbourne bar scenes. The 4 bars were each unique in their own amazing way. We never would have found these bars on our own. Driver Lane bar was our favourite. Amazing little bar. But all 4 bars were great. Can't recommend this tour enough. Andrew and Julie”
Spend three hours walking Melbourne’s CBD with guides such as Chev, Rita, Andrew, and Dave. Taste coffee, dumplings, banh mi, sweets, and a drink at a local bar while exploring arcades, laneways, street art, and lesser-known food spots.
“Andrew was very friendly, funny & provided interesting information and history about Melbourne. The tour was well paced, got to lots & highly recommend!!!”
Join an English-speaking ghost host at 8:30pm outside Young & Jackson Hotel for a 90-minute, 2-kilometre walk through central Melbourne. Hear stories of opium dens, stolen bodies, Jack the Ripper, and opera singer Frederick Federici, with guides such as Linda, Chloe, Charlotte, and Timea bringing the tales to life.
“The tour guide was a great story teller and had some really interesting tales to tell. I loved the laneways she took us down and was amazed that we picked up ghostly activity with the divining sticks. Well worth taking this tour!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at ACMI for a three-hour walk through Melbourne’s changing street art lanes. Learn to tell tags, graffiti, and street art apart, then take a tram to Blender Studios for an artist-led warehouse visit with local food, beer, wine, and soft drinks.
“David the guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the Melbourne graffiti scene.”
Follow a small group of up to 12 through Melbourne’s lanes and arcades, tasting couverture chocolate, desserts, cheese pairings and hot chocolate. Guides such as Tonya, Ivan and Peggy add local stories, tasting tips and stops at shops you might miss on your own.
“Excellent tour. Host Sandra was so knowledgeable and engaging. We are from Melbourne yet learnt so many interesting facts. Chocolate was just icing on top of a great time”
Follow an English-speaking guide through Melbourne after dark for a three-hour food walk with up to eight people. Expect at least four food stops, changing by group and guide, plus local history, one drink opportunity, and recommendations for places to return to.
“Hugo was an amazing host, intrepid explorer and all around amazing guide!! 5 stars”
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