Melbourne History and Laneway Culture Walking Tour - Small Group

Follow gold rush-era architecture
and learn Melbourne's history

Starting at Gordon Reserve on Spring Street, you'll visit Parliament House of Victoria, the Old Treasury Building and Collins Street. Admire grand Victorian architecture as you hear how Melbourne quickly grew from a frontier settlement into a thriving city through the gold rush.

Your knowledgeable local guide introduces the people and key moments that shaped today's Melbourne, from Aboriginal heritage to modern culture.

Stroll through street art laneways and arcades

Walk along Hosier Lane, an ever-changing open-air gallery, and learn about the artists and cultural movements behind the street art. Pass Federation Square and Flinders Street Station, then explore Victorian-era arcades such as the Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, Bourke Street Mall, Chinatown and the State Library Victoria.

Taste Melbourne coffee on Degraves Street

At a café on Degraves Street popular with locals, enjoy a flat white, long black or hot chocolate and find out why coffee matters so much to Melbourne. The tour duration includes breaks for coffee and drinks.

Wrap up with a toast at a local pub

Pass the Old Melbourne Gaol, then enjoy a house beer, wine, cider or soft drink at a traditional Melbourne pub while hearing about the city's social history and community spirit. Morning tours may offer an alternative snack instead. Your guide also shares local recommendations for restaurants, bars and attractions, and the tour ends at Captain Melville.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
※ The tour runs rain or shine.