The 13 Best Melbourne Laneway Tours

1.Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,451 reviews · from $92Our pick

Explore Melbourne’s laneways, arcades, landmarks, coffee culture, and history on a lively three-hour small-group walking tour.

“We were very lucky to have the lovely and knowledgeable Ian on our tour! The meeting place was by the big fountain at Gordon reserve opposite the Windsor hotel - you can spot the team holding blue umbrellas. We had a very small group on our tour six, a lovely family for and myself and my friend. Ian made the effort to get to know us a little so he could tailor some of the facts that he told us. The walking tour itself was fabulous and we saw lots of great architecture, arcades & street art. I live in Melbourne myself and my friend was visiting from the UK…”

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2.Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $63

Explore Melbourne’s laneways through four distinctive bars, local stories, included drinks, and a small-group guide-led walk.

“Ian was a friendly, knowledgable guide who took us to four very cool bars. Each bar had different vibes and excellent cocktail lists. The bar snacks provided were delicious. Our group really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it. Thanks for a fun few hours Ian.”

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3.Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $99

Explore Melbourne’s arcades, street art, cafés, and fashion lanes on a three-hour small-group walk with coffee and chocolate.

“Our guide provided detailed descriptions and histories of the many unique buildings and sites in the area. The lanes and arcades are beautiful in many ways. The stop at the chocolate shop was quite a tasty bonus. Our guide was well versed in the details of the area, a great tour leader, and a wonderful communicator.”

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4.Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 338 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Explore Melbourne’s Gold Rush past, laneways, coffee and pub culture on a 3-hour small-group walking tour with local guides.

“The tour was great - not overloaded with too much detailed information. Our guide Bo was knowledgeable, friendly and funny and made the trip”

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5.Melbourne Laneways Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 331 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Explore Melbourne’s laneways, street art, cafés, galleries, and gold rush history on a small-group walking tour with a local guide.

“The tour was amazing. Kathy was a great guide, she was very informative. A great way to see inner city Melbourne. 3 hours well spent. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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6.Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate and Dessert Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $92

Explore Melbourne’s arcades and laneways while tasting artisan chocolate, pastries, desserts, and surprise treats on this three-hour tour.

“Great tour with something for everyone. Tonya was a really fun guide and made it great. Shop owners were generous and friendly.”

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7.Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 305 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Explore four historic Melbourne laneway bars with a local guide, a welcome drink, city stories, and practical tips for this intimate 3-hour tour.

“Three of us had a fantastic time visiting Melbourne cocktail bars we never would have found ourselves all within a short walking distance. Our guide, Hugo was fantastic. He was informative, knowledgeable, witty and charming. We moved at a comfortable pace and had a thoroughly wonderful time. Highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $116

Taste Melbourne’s laneway food scene with 8+ samples, coffee, wine, local history, and small-group guidance in a 3.5-hour walk.

“This is a great way to discover food within the CBD. I especially loved the small passionate business owners. Tony was an informative and fun guide.”

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9.Laneways of Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $92

Explore Melbourne’s laneways, street art, arcades, architecture, coffee culture, and local stories on a three-hour small-group walk.

“Cathy was extremely informative and obviously loves what she does. She was also very respectful and courteous to both, us and the general public. A great experience, we would thoroughly recommend it.”

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10.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $46Best value

Explore Melbourne’s laneways, bar culture, street art, and drinking history on a three-hour tour with three hidden bars.

“Bridget knows her stuff and makes it a great time. You find bars you would never know existed. Enjoy”

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11.Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $46

Explore Melbourne’s darker past, three local bars, haunted laneways, and grim tales on this intimate three-hour evening walk.

“Interesting stories and good drinks! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The stories from our gruesome and scary.”

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12.City Laneways Progressive Dinner and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Taste Melbourne's best laneway food on a three-hour small-group tour with Chinatown dumplings, local drinks, hidden eateries, and dessert.

“Simon was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the Melbourne food scene and clearly loves what he does. This was the best food tour I've ever been on. The quality of food was excellent and there was more than enough for dinner. I was so full when we left.”

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13.Progressive Dinner Tour – Chinatown, Laneways & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $142

Taste Melbourne after dark on a small-group dinner walk through Chinatown, laneways, local bars, and dessert stops near Federation Square.

“Best food tour we have ever been on!! Really!! Hugo was awesome, took into consideration our likes and dislikes, and created a diverse eating and drinking experience and tour of the city at the same time. You will love this!!”

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