Melbourne Walking

Join our tour guides for a walk through Australia’s culture capital and learn what makes this city great and so much more. When you arrive, you'll explore Melbourne with a local who can share the history of the city as well as point out things to do after your walking tour is done. Depot Adventures tour guides want to show you the real Melbourne – the city we know and love. Your tour will stop for a coffee and conclude near the Old Melbourne Gaol, where you learn about Australia’s most infamous bush ranger. After your tour is finished, your guide will brings the group to a classic Australian pub where you can experience traditional Aussie food.

Melbourne is a mecca for food with an eating culture bordering on the obsessive. But many of these best places are hidden from first sight in laneways and behind doors. This 3 hour small group walking tour lets you experience the best examples of what Melbourne offers. This tour offers the best aspects of Melbourne with the insight of your local guide that you cannot get from a guide book. Drink coffee, eat dumplings, sneak in a sweet treat and finish it off with a drink in a laneway bar the locals love – all included in your ticket price. See all the treasures of Melbourne and often it is said “wow – you wouldn’t even know this was here!” Do this on your first day in Melbourne and you’ll discover a whole lot more places to return to later in your stay!

Join a local guide and discover 4 hidden bars in 3 hours. Get access to drink specials available only for our groups. Meet local bartenders and bar owners and hear about what makes them passionate. Get a special, customised map with recommendations for other bars to visit in Melbourne. Whatever you do, come thirsty!  NOTE: The bar list below is indicative only — WE DO NOT VISIT ALL BARS LISTED. The tour includes 4 bars picked from a rotating list of 3 dozen. Which bars we visits depends on our group size, day of the week and special events.

Take a walk through downtown Melbourne and learn of an era in which there was much more on offer at the local confectionery store than just lollies and soft drinks. Explore Melbourne’s underworld c.1870’s to 1930’s, an era in which Melbourne’s downtown slum district, ‘Little Lon’, was mostly run by women. Learn about the battle for supremacy, madams who stood their ground against well-known gangsters such as Squizzy Taylor, and an all-female crime syndicate known as ‘The Combine’. Stop outside buildings which were once brothels and sly grog shops (speak easies), and hear the stories of what occurred within their walls and on the streets and laneways around them. Shootings, bombings, bashings, brothels, robberies, opium, cocaine and sly grog (speak easies). The tour is designed and delivered by writer and historian, Michael Shelford.

This walking tour is our premium experience for food lovers and sweet tooths alike. A delicious opportunity to uncover some of the finest couverture chocolate in Melbourne, meet some of the chocolate makers and to enjoy incredible patisserie through some specially crafted exclusive experiences. Chocoholics on our Chocolate & Dessert walking tour are treated to specially crafted exclusive experiences with our partner venues and we guarantee you will finish the tour with incredible knowledge and appreciation for the passion and craftmanship that leads to the exquisite flavours you will enjoy on the tour. Join your local tour guide for a delightful stroll through Melbourne’s famous arcades and secret laneways as you discover the beautiful chocolatiers and pâtissiers tucked away down the back streets of Melbourne sampling chocolates and sweet treats along the way!

Explore the spooky side of Melbourne on a walking tour with an entertaining and informative guide who brings the supernatural to life! Choose from two different itineraries where you uncover the haunted past of Old Melbourne CBD or Williamstown. Legendary ghosts and restless souls give you a chilling new perspective on the city. The Old Melbourne and Williamstown tours include the option to have dinner at a haunted pub before the tour.

From haunted graveyards to Jack The Ripper, Melbourne's scary past comes to light on this ghost and murder tour of the CBD. Join us as we explore Melbourne's scary side while visiting three of her best kept bar secrets. Discover three amazing laneway bars, and take part in a pub quiz at bar 2 for your chance to win a prize! Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge.

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 creatives and innovative retailers. 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 realise how many secrets there are that you would have missed.

Womin djeka! Journey into the ancestral lands of the Koolin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture.  Discover with your Aboriginal guide traditional uses of plants for food, tools and medicine. Develop an understanding of, and respect for, the customs and heritage of the our First Nations people. The Aboriginal Heritage Walk won an award for face-to-face interpretation and is also a Victorian Tourism Award winner. A note for participants: At Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria we acknowledge the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, representing more than 250 language groups across Australia. We invite you to join this walk with an open heart and mind to deepen your understanding of First Peoples' heritage and living culture—especially in relation to the plants and landscapes of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Explore Melbourne's world famous sporting culture on this unique interactive walking tour of the official sports capital of the world. You'll discover famous stadiums & arenas including the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Olympic Park and AAMI Park and get behind-the-scenes insights into global sporting events including the Australian Open, Olympic Games, AFL Grand Final and The Ashes whilst standing on one of the Australian Open show courts used by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams to train every year. Along the way uncover 180 years of sporting history, discover Melbourne's sports media and relive the incredible true stories of Melbourne's biggest sporting legends. You'll also hear Australia's most inspiring sporting story as well as Australian sports darkest days. You'll finish the tour by learning about the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – Australia's largest and most historical stadium!

Immerse yourself in Melbourne culture on a walking tour of the city's charming laneways with a local guide providing fascinating insights. Learn about the city's history, stroll past iconic edifices, view street art and discover quirky hidden shops and cool cafes, stopping en route for a coffee. Tour is limited to 10 people to provide a small-group experience.

Starting from the heart of the city we walk along the Yarra River into Melbourne's world famous sporting precinct exploring over 150 years of sports history ranging from the Olympics, cricket, Australian football, rugby, tennis through to horseracing, F1, surfing and golf.

Since European settlement 180 years ago the city of Melbourne has benefited from the remarkable skill of many talented architects. Join MELTours on the Architecture Tour of Melbourne and discover some amazing architectural styles from the 1850s to the present day. You will see buildings that are incredibly symbolic to ones that have sustainability at the core of their design.

Discover the best dumplings in Melbourne’s Chinatown on a walking tour with an expert guide. Sample a variety of delicious dumplings at four different restaurants while hearing about Melbourne's history and culture. Find hidden gems and learn the story of their chefs and cuisine from your guide, who shares a love of Melbourne's culinary delights with your small group.

Experience Melbourne's vibrant culture on a captivating walking tour, departing from typical tourist routes. Delve into the city's history with local guides, exploring iconic landmarks like Federation Square and Hosier Lane. Discover hidden gems and intriguing tales, concluding near the famous Old Melbourne Gaol. Enjoy a leisurely coffee break and end the tour at a quintessential Australian pub, savoring traditional Aussie cuisine. Embark on an enriching journey through Melbourne's heart with Depot Adventures. -Get to know Melbourne through the eyes of a knowledgeable local Guide. -See the main tourist sights you want to see as well as discovering areas, venues. -Private walking tour. -Benefit from your guide’s familiarity with the area that interests you. -Get lots of valuable advice from your guide about other things to do in the city.

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking tour takes you to places that really care about the origin, roast and brewing of the bean. By the end of the tour you'll be ordering coffee like an expert from even the most complicated Melbourne coffee menu. You’ll sample four of Melbourne’s best cups of coffee, while your guide talks you through the crop-to-cup story of the coffee bean’s journey from farmers to roasters to baristas. This is the perfect opportunity for home enthusiasts to chat about coffee making and Melbourne’s coffee culture, all while exploring Melbourne's laneways. Please note that non-coffee drinkers are well catered for, so if you don't drink coffee you'll still have fun!

This is our family friendly tour. This introductory walking tour has been designed to be suitable for the whole family and a great opportunity to enjoy chocolate and learn more about the Melbourne Chocolate scene. Explore the sweeter side of Melbourne CBD Join your local tour guide on a chocolate walking tour where we enjoy different tastes of milk and dark chocolate, learning the stories behind their makers as well as discovering some of the city’s laneways and arcades.

-This is a self-guided tour using a smartphone app -Discover the haunted streets, iconic landmarks and hidden laneways of Melbourne -Learn about the curses and spells of Melbourne -Visit Flinders Street Station, Hosier Lane (Graffiti Alley), Her Majesty's Theatre -Hotel Windsor, Parliament House, Chinatown. and many more scary places.

Step into the heartbeat of Melbourne, where the essence of its gold-rush heritage blends seamlessly with its modern-day pulse. Wander along the iconic Yarra River, and meander through vibrant laneways adorned with art that whispers tales of adventurers, dreamers, and creators who've graced these streets. Our tailored tours invite you to traverse Melbourne's unique grid system, where every turn unveils a fusion of rich history and contemporary charm. From majestic avenues lined with architectural marvels to hidden alleys bursting with creativity, our journey promises a curated blend of the city’s legendary landmarks and tucked-away treasures. Savour the aroma of world-class coffee at a trendy café stop and immerse yourself in stories that echo from historic corners, all while in the company of our expert guides. Perfect for newcomers and seasoned travellers alike, this tour offers:

Experience the beauty, history, and tranquility of Melbourne with our self-guided Treasury & Fitzroy Gardens walking tour. Ideal for families, this gentle stroll takes you through lush lawns, past stunning floral displays, and introduces you to the park's iconic monuments and memorials, like Cook's Cottage, the Model Tudor Village, the Conservatory and Fairies Tree. Immerse yourself in a unique blend of history and adventure as you navigate through the gardens and solve intriguing challenges with clues along the way – that's exactly what you can expect from this self-guided digital walking tour in English. So grab your phone, download the Questo app, and get ready for an exciting adventure. The tour can be taken on any day or time – so you can change your plans as many times as you wish.