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Lanes and Arcades Tour

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Guided tour
Lanes and Arcades Tour
Certified by GetYourGuide
Top rated
4.9  / 526 reviews

Explore Melbourne’s charming lanes and opulent arcades with a small group walking tour. Join this inciteful walk through Melbourne's beautiful back streets, and get a deeper glimpse of this lovely city.

About this activity

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Warwick –

Great historical notes, interesting itinerary, easy walk.

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Bridget –

I enjoyed the tour and living in Melbourne I learnt lots of things I didn’t know or hadn’t recognised in the past. Very interesting, thank so much :)

Experience

Highlights

  • Discover the backstreets and amazing alleywalls of Melbourne
  • Learn about the various coffee, art and fashion cultures
  • Walk amongst the beautful arcades and shops and feast your eyes on the city's beauty
  • Try some of Melbourne's spezialities like coffee

Full description

Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades on this small group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of this cosmopolitan city, see local artisans and up and coming designers and boutiques. Our team of contemporary guides will bring life to the city as they share information about the characters who shaped the city, and those who shape it today. You'll fall in love with Melbourne and realize how many secrets there are that you would have missed.

Includes

  • Small group of maximum 8 people walking tour
  • Chocolate tasting and seated drink stop ( tea, coffee, chocolate or similar)
  • Professional local guide
  • Umbrellas if needed, but most of the tour is covered.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Participants

Meeting point

Meet - Federation Square outside of Time Out Cafe ( look for guide with YELLOW Golf Umbrella) near Visitors centre - Flinders Street and Swanston Street corner

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers
  • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • The cancellation policy is the following:
  • - More than 7 days in advance: 10% of original fee
  • - 2-7 days in advance: 50% of tour cost
  • - 48 hours in advance or less: refunds will not be available

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 26 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
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Warwick – March 7, 2020 – Verified booking
Great historical notes, interesting itinerary, easy walk.
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Bridget – January 15, 2021 – Verified booking
I enjoyed the tour and living in Melbourne I learnt lots of things I didn’t know or hadn’t recognised in the past. Very interesting, thank so much :)
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David – April 10, 2021 – Verified booking
Got to see a lot of corners of Melbourne we would otherwise never have experienced. The guide (Harriet) was knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to.

Product ID: 65550

Activity provider:Hidden Secrets Tours

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