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2 hours
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Most travelers think they’ve seen Melbourne after strolling its laneways and famous streets. But what if I told you the city’s real soul hides in its quiet corners, hidden alleys, and stories only a local can share?
Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the details and history that give Melbourne its unique character. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while the city’s best secrets stay hidden.
Our Walking Tour in Melbourne changes that. Your guide adapts to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover Melbourne’s real heart, beyond the surface.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Flinders Street Station
Serve as the main railway station in Melbourne and handle suburban, regional, and interstate trains.
Stand next to St Paul’s Cathedral and date back to the late 19th century.
2-hour guided walking tour
Professional tour guide
Gratuities (optional)
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
J2388ZElizw,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Nic was an excellent guide with a friendly and relaxed style. The pace of the tour was just right and Nic provided interesting information and anecdotes as we wandered past the key sights, both historic and more recent such as the laneway street art. A wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning in Melbourne!
noosadreaming,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
My friend Jenny and I met our guide Nic and the rest of our tour group under the iconic clocks at Flinders Street Station - a perfect meeting place for this kind of tour! Nic was warm and welcoming, and she was very keen to show us around and point out buildings, street art, and laneways in the city that I had never seen before. Nic took the time to share fascinating stories of Melbourne and the characters and events that have shaped this beautiful city - I have lived here all my life and there is still so much to discover! I especially enjoyed hearing more than I already knew about the Ned Kelly-Redmond Barry story. I recommend this tour.
G6928TVpriscillah,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
As residing melbournian living in and working in the city, this was a fantastic tour to understand the ins and outs and where and whys of the town preside in.. in a busy working life, I hadn’t got to learn and appreciate the laneways, the artwork and architecture of Melbourne and how it all came about and how too that it is evolving! Melbourne is certainly unique and Nic was able to demonstrate that balance of old and new into the tour! Highly recommend!

johnsH5595DL,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Highly informative tour. Very knowledgeable host who has great enthusiasm for her city and its attractions. I loved all the alley ways and lanes that we visited and Melbournes architecture is a beautiful mixture of old and new. Our host had many stories to share with us and the pace of the walk was nice and leisurely. I would highly recommend doing this, and any other walks with Nicole.
jennydX5126FH,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful day experiencing the hidden laneways of Melbourne along with all the interesting buildings. Even though I visit the city regularly it was great to be encouraged to look up and see all the places I normally walk past. I love street art and it was especially thrilling to see our Banksy. Nic is a wonderful tour guide and a wealth of knowledge about our city’s history.




lisajaney,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
What better way to explore the city than with a born and bred local?Nicoles local knowledge picks out places and things that you’d otherwise walk straight past. Great tour.








jasonvL4949JV,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I joined Nicole’s walking tour on a magnificent Sunday morning in February, and it turned out to be one of the best ways to experience Melbourne. The weather was warm and sunny, and the city had that relaxed weekend buzz that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about Melbourne’s history and hidden stories and legends. We wandered through laneways filled with street art, discovered cafés and small local spots I never would’ve found on my own, and learned some fascinating bits of history along the way. The pace was comfortable, with plenty of time for questions and photos. What I loved most was how the tour balanced well-known landmarks with lesser‑known corners of the city—it felt like seeing Melbourne through the eyes of a local. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the city, whether you’re a visitor or a local looking to appreciate Melbourne in a fresh way!






shanedA3515AP,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
My simple review, is Nicole greeted my wife and I at the clocks of Flinders Street with a bunch of other people and took us for walk around the city and it was brilliant. However, my more in-depth review is that we started at Flinders Street where she promised to show us a kangaroo, an emu, a unicorn and a lion. We took off and she pointed out things, buildings and art that honestly you would walk past and not give a second look. She had stories and history lessons along the way. We saw some of Melbournes secrets (and some not so secrets) when we wove through some famous laneways including Hozier and AC/DC then walked past Parliament house and Princess theatre before winding around Wesley church and the thinnest laneway in Melbourne. After that it was a quick tour through the State Library to check out Ned Kellys armour before finishing off in Gulford lane and then through the Block arcade. A lot of interesting facts provided and some pretty things to look at in the city you wouldn't normally look at. In all up we walked around for about 3 hours. It was an amazing morning and we thoroughly enjoyed it completely. Would love to do some of Nicole's other tours! The only negative that is say is that our tour was on a Sunday and obviously most places were closed. Nicole said that on other days she stops at a restaurant to get some food/coffee but because everything was closed we didn't have much of an option. So after 3 hours we were starving and hanging out for something. Not her fault at all though but maybe if you're going on a Sunday, have a big breakfast first. Btw, she didn't disappoint, we did definitely see, a kangaroo, an emu, a unicorn and a lion in Melbourne!! But I'll leave the locations up to you to join the walk and find out where...















703vikkis,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This walking tour had a bit of everything! Culture, history, street art, popular landmarks and hidden gems. Our wonderful guide Nic was so friendly and knowledgeable. She created a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere, making the whole experience very memorable . The commentary was interesting & engaging, including local stories and fun facts that you wouldn’t discover on your own. I am inspired to explore more of this amazing city!
G5305OXjennib,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I joined Nic on a 2hr walking tour of Melbourne. Having lived in Melbourne all my life, it was wonderful to see our great city as a tourist and discover some hidden gems. Nic was a fabulous and knowledgeable guide. We had a great time, thankyou.
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