Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walk
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July 2025
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What you can expect
The Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walk is the ultimate way to experience Melbourne’s vibrant culture, history, and creativity. Led by friendly local guides, this 3-hour walking tour takes you through the city’s iconic laneways and hidden arcades, revealing street art, boutique shops, and historic landmarks. Along the way, savor Melbourne’s famous coffee at a laneway café and indulge in a chocolate tasting at a local salon. Perfect for first-time visitors or locals seeking a fresh perspective, this tour offers an intimate, immersive experience with groups of 8 or fewer.
Location
What you need to know
- Local professional guide
- Seated coffee or tea break in a laneway cafe
- Chocolate tasting at a local salon
- Map with detailed information about the tour
- Lunch (this is a no-lunch tour)
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Days: Monday to Saturday (except Sundays and public holidays)
- Times: 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Closures: Christmas (Dec 24–Jan 1), Easter (Good Friday–Easter Monday)
- 3 hours (including a 30-minute coffee break)
- Meeting Point: Lower steps outside Time Out Café, Federation Square (opposite Flinders Street Station).
- How to Find Us: Look for your guide holding a large yellow umbrella.
- Arrival Time: Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure.
- Comfortable walking shoes (no heels or flip-flops)
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera to capture the hidden gems
- Tour covers 2–3 km at a leisurely pace.
- Umbrellas provided if needed.
- Dietary requirements, allergies, or mobility concerns must be communicated in advance.
- Bespoke tours available for accessibility needs (wheelchair, mobility scooters, sensory accommodations).
- Minimum 2 guests, maximum 8 guests per tour.
- Gift vouchers are non-refundable but transferable and valid for 12 months.
- Tours operate in all weather; dress appropriately.
- Accessibility needs must be communicated in advance for tailored accommodations.
- More than 7 days in advance: 10% of original fee
- 3–7 days in advance: 50% of tour cost
- Within 72 hours of tour commencement: No refunds
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Motorised wheelchair friendly
- Mobility scooter friendly
- Vision Impaired friendly
- Hearing Impaired friendly
- Hidden disability friendly
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-25ED
- This experience is supplied by Melbourne Hidden Laneways and Arcades Walking Tour with Optional Lunch
