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Highlights
- Explore Melbourne with a local guide who will take you through the city’s cafe heart. Enjoy two coffees paired with tales of how hidden lanes shaped Melbourne.
- Begin your journey at Federation Square at 9:00am on this two-hour tour, which loops back to its starting point for easy day planning.
- Walk along Degraves Street, Centre Place, Block Arcade, AC/DC Lane, Hosier Lane, Chinatown and Pellegrini's espresso bar in a compact loop.
- Taste two coffees while learning migration stories in Chinatown. Pause outside Pellegrini’s to admire murals on Hosier Lane; receive your tour photos post-tour.
Your Experience
Start a 2-hour walking guided tour of Melbourne’s central laneways with two coffees included. Led by an expert local guide, this experience offers insights into the city's vibrant street culture and history.
Getting started
The journey begins at 9:00am from Federation Square. Here you'll meet your knowledgeable local guide along with other participants for a brief orientation before walking towards Melbourne’s iconic laneways. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, concluding back at Federation Square. It's advisable to wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.
Degraves Street
This bustling pedestrian area is one of central Melbourne’s most famous cafe streets and serves as an early stop on your tour.
Features
- Your guide introduces Degraves Street, highlighting its role in the city's coffee culture. You'll notice compact cafes lining this narrow street.
- You’ll enjoy one of two coffees during the tour here, allowing you to savor local flavors while learning about Melbourne’s cafe history.
- As part of your experience, your guide will take photos for a post-tour digital collection featuring Degraves Street as a backdrop.
Centre Place
A short distance away lies Centre Place, characterized by its graffiti art and bustling small eateries.
Features
- Your guide will explain how this tight laneway evolved from service alley to a key part of Melbourne’s walkway identity.
- You’ll receive photos capturing the vibrant textures and details of Centre Place as a digital souvenir after your tour.
AC/DC Lane
This lane is dedicated to large-scale murals, celebrating its namesake Australian rock band through street art.
Features
- You’ll be surrounded by colorful murals and artwork as your guide discusses the evolution of AC/DC Lane’s artistic landscape.
- Your guide will take photos here for inclusion in your post-tour collection, showcasing the dynamic street art scene.
Block Arcade
This elegant late-19th-century shopping arcade offers a contrast to Melbourne's raw brick laneways outside.
Features
- Your guide will lead you through Block Arcade, sharing insights into its historical significance in Melbourne’s retail past.
- You’ll receive indoor shots taken by your guide as part of the post-tour photo collection.
Hosier Lane
Known for its ever-changing street art, Hosier Lane is a must-see highlight on this walking tour.
Features
- Your guide will explain how Hosier Lane became central to Melbourne’s street art scene and why it frequently transforms in appearance.
- The stop includes photo opportunities that your guide captures for the post-tour image set.
Chinatown
Situated a few blocks from the main laneway network, Chinatown is at the heart of Melbourne’s migration story.
Features
- You’ll explore under arches and along the central spine while your guide shares stories about migration and community influences in this area.
- This visit adds diversity to your post-tour photos, showcasing a different style of street life and signage.
Pellegrini’s espresso bar
As you near the end of the tour, stop outside Pellegrini’s espresso bar, known as Melbourne's original espresso venue.
Features
- Your guide will discuss how this iconic location helped establish Melbourne’s espresso culture.
- You’ll have your second coffee option here, providing a moment to reflect on the impact of espresso bars in local traditions.
- The tour concludes with additional photos taken by your guide near Pellegrini's, which are shared post-tour for you to revisit each stop later.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Explore Melbourne with a walking tour of Degraves Street, Centre Place, AC DC Lane, Block Arcade, Hosier Lane, Chinatown and Pellegrini's espresso bar.
- Guided by an expert local guide throughout the experience.
- Enjoy two coffees at different points during your tour.
- Receive photos provided post-tour from your guide.
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Must Know
- Come dressed in comfortable clothing and wear suitable walking shoes for a pleasant experience on this 2-hour tour.
- Leave large bags at home as there is no bag storage available during the walk.
- The tour begins promptly at 9:00am from Federation Square, so plan to arrive a bit early to meet your guide and group.
- You will enjoy two coffees along with insights into Melbourne's vibrant laneways throughout the walking tour.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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