Discover everything you need to know about Melbourne — including a classic coffee and beer — in just 3 hours.
Days
- 3 hours
Group size
- Max 12
Start / finish
- East Melbourne / East Melbourne
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- On foot with a guide
Meals
- A coffee and a beer
Route
Included experiences
- Melbourne CBD — historical buildings
- Laneways — street art
- Arcades — browsing
- Chinatown — guided walk
- Melbourne's oldest pub — a beer
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
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AI summary of 52 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides' knowledge of Melbourne's history, culture and hidden laneways, along with their friendly, personable approach and passion for sharing the city with visitors. What stands out most often is how the tour provides an accessible introduction to Melbourne that helps visitors understand the city's character and layout whilst discovering lesser-known spots they would not have found alone, with particular appreciation for the inclusion of coffee, refreshments and local tips at the end. The most common caveat is that the tour is framed as a laneways and culture experience rather than a dedicated laneways tour, though this general approach to history and exploration is noted as suiting many visitors' needs.
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We did the Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour of history, laneways and culture, a great introduction to the city. Emily was a warm, knowledgeable and engaging host and a gracious ambassador for her hometown.
Hugo took us on the 11am walking tour through buildings, laneways and street art, meeting local shop owners and tasting coffee, chocolate and Turkish bread. His knowledge of the city's history was amazing.
Our walking tour with Hugo was the highlight of our Melbourne weekend. He brought the city's history to life as we explored the laneways and the Block Arcade, and his local restaurant tips came in very handy. A must for first-time visitors.
Emily was a delight, clear, natural and knowledgeable, and her respectful explanations of Aboriginal people and Melbourne's many cultures were a pleasure to hear. The three hours flew, and the laneway coffee and finish at an old pub were great touches. Perfect for day one of a holiday.
I loved the walking tour with John, who took us down laneways I'd never have known about. A must do.
We did the laneways, culture and history tour with Emily, who was very knowledgeable and told lots of entertaining stories. We'd recommend it to anyone.
