On Foot · MELBOURNE WALKING TOURS
Good walking tours in Melbourne cap their group size and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Melbourne on foot with laneways, street art, history, coffee, local stories, and a final drink in a small group of 12.
“Great overview of the city and history! It said it was three hours, but it went so fast.. loved all the stops. Our guide Emily was great.”
Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour with koalas, forest walk, 12 Apostles, morning tea, and practical advice on value and timing.
“Theo gave us the best experience! Super fun, amazing weather! Saw koalas, kangaroos, even some dolphins! views are amazing from each stop, when everyone is on time it makes the trip smoother and allows for small extra stops along the way! Incredible experience and such a fun knowledgeable guide!”
Review of the Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne, with the Twelve Apostles, rainforest walk, wildlife, lunch stop, tips, and value advice.
“I really enjoyed this trip. It’s a long day but our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to tell us lots about the different sites we saw along the coast. It was great to be able to see a bit more of the area.”
Explore Melbourne’s Gold Rush past, laneways, coffee and pub culture on a small-group walking tour with local guides.
“Outstanding. Hugo is great, engaging and entertaining. Highly recommended”
Taste Melbourne’s laneways on a three-hour CBD food walk with coffee, dumplings, banh mi, sweets, history, and a local bar finish.
“Andrew was knowledgeable about the history of Melbourne and sprinkled historical anecdotes into our foodie tour. The foods and beverages we sampled were excellent and a good sampling overall of the quality you can expect when you fine in the CBD. There were also options for people with food allergies and particular diets.”
Explore Melbourne’s dark side on a 90-minute night walk through haunted laneways, crime stories, opium dens, and ghostly legends.
“The tour guide knows a lot about the places and we enjoyed it. The only thing that made me tired is walking.”
Explore Melbourne’s street art with a working artist, hidden laneways, Blender Studios, local snacks, and practical tips for a 3-hour tour.
“The tour was fantastic. So many spots you would otherwise never see. Incredible art. Ben was really knowledgeable and the studio was super welcoming. Would highly recommend”
Taste Melbourne’s finest chocolates, desserts, cheese pairings, and hot chocolate while exploring its lanes and arcades with a local guide.
“Ivan was great! He went above and beyond to help us enjoy the chocolate of Melbourne, even stopping at some places that were not included in the “official” tour to point out things he thought we’d like. He did great as a guide and was super friendly as a person. Loved it!”
Review the Grampians day tour from Melbourne, with wildlife, waterfalls, Aboriginal heritage, scenic walks, pricing, and practical advice.
“Our tour was led by our guide, James. We had great fun; had James as our guide. he was knowledgeable about the different trails, pointed out lots of roos & emu and even double up as our photographer! Not forgetting serenade us with his lovely lovely songs! highly recommend this tour! Ask for James! 6 stars!!!!”
Explore Melbourne after dark with a local guide, four food stops, one drink, Chinatown bites, hidden venues, and plenty of dining tips.
“Hugo was an amazing host, intrepid explorer and all around amazing guide!! 5 stars”
Explore Melbourne’s laneways, landmarks, street art, coffee culture, and two excellent donut stops on this relaxed small-group walking tour.
“Great historical narrative showing the laneways as well as the main thoroughfares and the street art as well as the conventional - introduces the essence of Melbourne including its coffee and donuts”
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