Lanes and Arcades Walk (no Lunch)
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The Original Laneways Walk, a guided experience designed to uncover the city’s hidden character and creative soul. This walking tour explores the iconic lanes and arcades Melbourne is famous for, along with lesser-known laneways that even many locals have yet to discover.
As you wander through the city’s intricate laneway network, you’ll encounter local designers, boutique specialty retailers, and unique businesses found only in Melbourne’s CBD. Along the way, your guide will share stories of the city’s history, culture, and evolution, highlighting striking architecture that blends heritage charm with contemporary design.
A walking tour of Melbourne wouldn’t be complete without a moment of indulgence. Enjoy a relaxing drink stop at a much-loved local chocolate salon — the perfect opportunity to unwind and savour a sweet treat.
The tour concludes in the city centre, leaving you perfectly placed to revisit favourite spots, continue shopping, or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Marvelous Melbourne at your own pace.
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Guided exploration of famous and hidden laneways
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Discover local designers and specialty retailers
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Insight into Melbourne’s history and architecture
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Indulgent drink stop at a local chocolate salon
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Ideal for first-time visitors and curious locals alike
A wonderful introduction to Melbourne’s inner city, offering inspiration, discovery, and a few delightful indulgences along the way.
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Thank you so much Alice for this perfect introduction room to Melbourne! Not only did we find you very knowledgeable but also very passionate about the city and what makes it special.
Bernhard and I enjoyed our time together so much! We loved our conversations and personal connections and appreciated your huge and rounded knowledge.
Meanwhile explaning about the history of Melbourne and Australia. We eg visited a Victorian dome hidden in a new high rise building and a high fashion shop (almost) in a church. Excellent tour with an excellent guide. Highly recommended.
The only "meh" part of our tour was lunch, but in fairness she chose a gluten free restaurant that was on my list of possible "go-tos." The meh-ness was not her but the restaurant.
I would take this tour with her again in a second. She did a great job and was a highlight of our visit to Melbourne.
Isabel warmed right up to the group and by the end I felt like family. She was very fun to spend the afternoon with.
I would highly recommend doing this day one in Melbourne so you can revisit some of the stores and restaurants you see along the way.
Must do tour to help you get familiar in a new city.
This is a must do, as your first activity in Melbourne, even when arriving on a morning flight. Your Melbourne stay will be so much better when you know the cities secrets.
This is a must do, as your first activity in Melbourne, even when arriving on a morning flight. Your Melbourne stay will be so much better when you know the cities secrets.
From Samy & Angela.
& culture from an excellent storyteller was entertaining. Judy is a gem! Her added flair & kindness added a tremendous value to our small tour group of six. Thank you Judy!
small group size was perfect and it is a great way to explore the history and hidden gems
Even having lived in Melbourne (many many years ago) there was so much interesting info to learn.
So many great little alleyways that would be so easy to just walk past without knowing what pieces of magic can be found in them.
We found we learnt a lot about the city and there were plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Best of all was the insider tips on places to visit, restaurants and bars. There really is a plethora of hidden secrets tucked away in the Laneways of Melbourne and this tour is the best way to discover them.




































