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Melbourne Laneways and Arcades | Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (Product 56047)
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Highlights

  • Follow an audio-guided route through Melbourne as stories play automatically at each stop, so you explore freely without set timings.
  • Start by redeeming your ticket code online, then open the tour in your phone browser and follow on-screen directions from stop to stop.
  • Cover 9 stops over about 2 km in 1h15, hearing English audio stories as you pass Flinders Street Station, Royal Arcade and Hosier Lane.
  • Use a GPS map that shows your position and route, then replay the walk anytime with lifetime access or the Roamer iPhone app on later visits.

Your Experience

Melbourne was drawn in 1837 with wide streets out front and narrow ones for service, and the city ended up living in the narrow ones. Nine stops from the clocks of Flinders Street Station through Degraves Street and Centre Place, the Block and Royal Arcades, the old GPO, Chinatown and the Town Hall to Hosier Lane and Federation Square. Your pace, your order, no group and no schedule. 9 stops, about 2 km on foot, 1h15 at an easy pace. The route starts at Flinders Street Station and ends at Federation Square. It is fully self-guided: no group, no guide to keep up with, and no need to arrive at a set time. Start whenever you like, pause for as long as you want, and pick it up again where you left off. Narrated stop by stop in English, in your phone's browser, with a live GPS map of the route.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Self-guided audio tour in EnglishFlinders Street Station, Royal Arcade, Hosier Lane9 stops, 2 km, 1h15 durationWalking directions and interactive GPS mapOpens in phone browser, no appLifetime access to tour contentRoamer iPhone app for offline use
  • Live guideEntry or admission fees at visited sitesSmartphone and earphonesMobile data or offline download for audio playbackFood and drinksTransport

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  • Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before you set off, while you still have signal. Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones for the audio tour. Mobile data or download: Ensure you have mobile data or download the tour in advance for offline audio. Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes as the route is about 2 km with some uneven surfaces.

Tour format: The tour is 100% self-guided and there is no live guide or group. Best time to walk: Aim to walk between mid-morning and late afternoon for the best experience. Weather note: Melbourne's weather changes fast, and a grey day suits this walk well. Hosier Lane surface: Hosier Lane is cobbled, uneven, and can be slippery when wet. Steps on route: The path from Hosier Lane up into Federation Square includes a short flight of steps. Arcade closing times: The arcades close in the evening, and the Block Arcade usually closes at 6pm. Crowds and belongings: The Mall and arcades get crowded, so keep your bags and phones close. Public transport: Public transportation is available nearby for getting to or from the route. Duration and distance: The route covers about 2 km with 9 stops and takes around 1h15 at an easy pace. Tour access: The tour opens in your phone browser and offers lifetime access to the content. Offline option: You can use the free Roamer iPhone app if you prefer to walk the tour offline.

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