The 15 Best Melbourne Laneway & Street Art Tours

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

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

Start at Gordon Reserve at 11am for a small-group walk through Melbourne’s Gold Rush streets, street-art laneways, arcades, Chinatown, and the Yarra. Guides such as Emily, Ian, Hugo, Bo, and Mike mix history with local tips. Coffee and a final drink are included.

“Excellent way to learn about the city and the history of very knowledgeable staff. Friendly. I recommend this tour.”

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

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

Spend three and a half hours walking Melbourne’s laneways with a local guide and a group of up to 12. Visit four changing bars, from classic pubs to speakeasy-style cocktail rooms, with a drink at each stop and personal recommendations for the rest of your evening.

“What a great idea! The casual visitor would have no idea the number really cool places “hidden” down the myriad of laneways”

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3.Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour

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

Walk Melbourne’s arcades and laneways with a local guide such as Fiona, Melinda, Jess, or Dee. In three hours, you’ll see Royal Arcade, Block Arcade, Hosier Lane, and Degraves Street, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a chocolate tasting along the way.

“Great tour showcasing passages and stores one would easily overlook not knowing where they lead. Paul was a great tour guide full of balanced information about history, facts and anatidotes about Melbourne. Highly recommend.”

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4.Melbourne Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $60

Walk Melbourne’s famous and lesser-known street art lanes with artists such as Louis Moore, Ben, James, or Matt, then visit Blender Studios in West Melbourne. Allow just over three hours, wear good shoes, and expect a small-group tour with drinks and snacks at the studio.

“Our tour guide Ben was terrific! The tour was an education in both Street Art and Street Art culture. We learned about different styles and techniques and saw some fabulous art. It’s amazing what treasures are hidden in plain sight.”

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

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

Walk Melbourne’s central streets with local guides such as Emily, Hugo, Beau or Ian. See Gold Rush architecture, Hosier Lane, arcades, Federation Square and Chinatown, then stop for a coffee and a pub drink. Groups are capped at 12, making it easy to ask questions and get local tips.

“Tour was fantastic and Hugo showed us lots of interesting places and facts about the amazing city of Melbourne. Highly recommend the tour and Hugo as your guide!”

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6.Melbourne Laneways Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at St Paul’s Cathedral for a three-hour walk through Melbourne’s laneways. Expect street art, old buildings, hidden shops, galleries, local stories, and a coffee stop, with guides including Kathy, John, San, Sam, and Katie.

“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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7.Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate and Dessert Walking Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking Melbourne’s arcades and laneways with a local guide such as Ivan, Peggy, or Tonya. Taste at least seven treats, including couverture chocolate, two desserts, and surprises such as koala buns or shaved ice. The group is limited to 12 people.

“Who doesn’t love chocolate? We went to a variety of establishments on this tour and got delicious samples at every location. We were also given a discount on any personal purchases at all the shops. Our tour guide was lively, informativeRead more”

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

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

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Australian, Asian, Italian, and Greek-influenced foods through Melbourne’s central laneways. Guides such as Troy, Louise, Jeanie, and David combine food with local stories, coffee, wine, and landmarks. The adult-only tour has a maximum of 12 people.

“Lots of variety including typical Australian and Asian food, wines, coffee and desserts. All locations were close to each other so walking was much less than expected.”

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9.Laneway Bar Tour Where Locals Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · from $59

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Hugo, Ian, Julia, or Laura, visiting four established Melbourne bars selected for their character and history. You will hear how laneways changed the city’s drinking culture, enjoy one included drink, and receive a map for continuing your evening.

“Great way to spend an afternoon with a fantastic guide. Have travelled to Melbourne a few times and was introduced to some great bars that I had not been too with a local flavour”

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10.Laneways of Melbourne

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

Start at St Paul’s Cathedral and spend three hours with a local guide such as John, Cathy, San, Rob, or Mel. Expect street art, galleries, arcades, architecture, hidden shops, cafe culture, and a macaron and coffee stop, with the route shaped around your group.

“Kathy was an excellent guide, bringing the character of Melbourne to life. She was so knowledgeable about the history of the city. We particularly loved the street art. If you’re a bit short on time, this is a great way to get an overview of Melbourne. It’s such a walkable city you can see quite a bit in a relatively short amount of time.”

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11.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

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

Walk from Fed Square through Oliver Lane, AC/DC Lane, Chinatown, and Little Bourke Street, stopping at three hidden bars. Guides such as Tess, Tom, Bridgette, Daniel, and Lenny bring Melbourne’s drinking history to life. Alcohol costs extra, and some bars have steps.

“Great afternoon exploring Melbourne hidden bars and streets with experienced and informative guide Daniel. My friends and I had an absolutely fun time. Thanks Daniel”

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

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

Walk from Queen Victoria Market to Fed Square with a small group of up to 10, hearing ghost stories tied to Melbourne’s gaol, Chinatown, old morgues, and laneways. Guides such as Tess, Bridgette, Lenny, and Daniel mix local history with humor, while three bar stops add drinks at your own cost.

“Very interesting creepy tales with the added bonus of visiting hidden bars and sipping on cocktails. Bridget knows soooo much history of Melbourne. The car park beside the Queen Victoria Markets story of the graveyard was an amazing story that gave me goosebumps!”

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13.Street Art Walking Tour with a Street Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Start at ACMI with an artist guide such as Ben or David, then walk Melbourne’s laneways, learning how tags, graffiti, and street art differ. A tram ride leads to Blender Studios, where you meet working artists and enjoy market-fresh snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. As a street artist himself, he had great insight into the scene and the artists. The street art in Melbourne is amazing and well worth seeing. The tour is quite lengthy and has a lot of walking, which should be considered when joining. I enjoyed it very much!”

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14.Virtual Reality Escape Room or Arcade Games at Apsis VR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $39Best value

At Apsis VR in central Melbourne, you and up to five teammates solve story-led virtual reality puzzles in games such as Escape the Pyramid, Sanctum, and Time Travel. Arcade options include zombies, sports, ocean scenes, and job simulator. Equipment and staff help are included.

“I did the Sanctum game with my wife. We had some technical difficulties but the staff were very helpful and friendly. I found it all a little blurry. It was a bit better if I held the head set in a certain position but I couldn't secure it to that positioRead more”

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15.Progressive Dinner Tour – Chinatown, Laneways & Drink

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

Join a guide such as Simon, Hugo, Alex, or Mark for a three-hour evening food walk through Chinatown, Curtin House, Hosier Lane, and central Melbourne. Expect four to six premium tastings, an included beverage, local history, and a route adjusted to your group’s tastes and dietary needs.

“Mark was an awesome guide. He showed us many out of the way, hidden gems that we never would have found on our own. Very fun evening.”

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