The ultimate guide to walking tours in Melbourne

Everyone knows Melbourne is famous for colourful and ever-changing street art, but did you know that famed street artist Banksy called our art ‘more diverse and original than any other city in the world’? The best way to find it is with a local Melbourne artist. On this tour you’ll go beyond Hosier Lane and into secret laneways where the paint is still drying. Then, head to Blender Studios to see resident artists in action. Walk up an unsigned cul-de-sac to find every wall covered in stencils, art and paste-ups. Inside, you’ll see no space in the studio has been left untouched. 

Many visitors never discover some of Melbourne’s best bars. That’s because they’re hidden down laneways and behind camouflaged doors. Find your way on the Hidden Bars tour. You’ll learn the city’s history while indulging in a progressive dinner at four secret drinking dens. Try local craft beer out of a shipping container. Peruse an epic cocktail menu down a tiny alley. Or munch on canapes while you take in the city skyline views. There’s no shortage of places to discover. 

Home to hundreds of small businesses, the Queen Victoria Market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. On this tour you’ll be guided through bustling food halls to taste the freshest produce on offer. Sample everything from fresh oysters, to vine-wrapped dolmades and local Victorian cheeses. The tour even includes a shopping bag so you can carry all your purchases home. 

Melbourne is full of hidden gems just waiting to be found. If you’re unsure where to start, a Hidden Secrets tour might be just what you’re after. Uncover the quirkier side of the city while you weave through stunning laneways and arcades. Discover independent designers, local makers and specialty stores. And hear all about Melbourne’s iconic coffee culture.