Best Walking Tours in Melbourne 2025

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 52.22

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 42.96

Experience the best of the City in three hours: our famous laneways, our coolest bars and our fascinating history. Why do three different tours, when you can get the best of Melbourne in just one! Explore Melbourne’s famous laneways, home to some of our most interesting places. This is the side of Melbourne most tourists (and even some locals!) never see. Learn about Melbourne’s love affair with drinking, the persecution of barmaids, our booziest Police Commissioner, secret men’s clubs and much more. Discover three amazing laneway bars, plus a cheeky trivia quiz at our second bar for your chance to win! Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 42.96

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 33.05

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 33.05

Join us on a 2 hour walking tour as we explore the streets of Fitzroy's old crime district and get to know the colourful characters who lived in Melbourne's old crime district 100 years ago. The Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour is constructed and delivered by writer and historian Michael Shelford and utilises the original police files from the era 1890-1920's. Former brothels, speak easies, gangland murders and shootouts with cops, are just a few of the subjects featured on the tour. Each tour member receives a free booklet which contains photos of the characters discussed along the way. Fitzroy is located on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD and is easily accessible by regular trams to and from the City.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 17.19

Please note: due to many previous negative experiences WE NO LONGER ACCEPT BUCKS/HEN DOS on our main crawl. Depending on the date we may be able to arrange a private tour; please contact us for further details. Filled with back-street 'hidden' bars, cocktail venues as well as popping clubs and character-full pubs, Melbourne has a nightlife scene that matches its diverse city culture. Head out on this Melbourne Bar Crawl to discover the city’s go-to drinking dens and meet like-minded revelers at the same time. Speedy entry to select venues, discounted drinks, and free shots are included. The guides will also have a big fancy camera to capture memories!

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 33.03

Forgot history textbooks and boring guidebooks, we’ll undercover the real characters and hidden history of Melbourne /Naarm (alongside a hidden bar or two!) that have made marvellous Melbourne what it is today. Experience the city’s unique bar scene with a local guide and have a drink at three amazing venues. By the end of this tour, you’ll discover that history really is better with booze (as if there was ever any doubt)!

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 22.48

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Melbourne: A cosmopolitan town with rich culture, history, and a passion for food, art, sport and True Crime. Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour revisiting historic true crime spots that will leave you speechless. Uncover the lost histories of murder, intrigue, unsolved cases, blackmail, scandals and much more. Learn about the lives of the big names from Melbourne's Crime History past and the impossible situations they faced. Undertake an exploration of Melbourne's dark history - the ultimate destination for true crime enthusiasts. Book your ticket for this unique investigation into a fascinating and complex history of true crime. Rip away the fabric of polite society and take your chance to travel back in time to examine the annals of Melbourne's true crime history. Reach deep into the paradise of Melbourne's complex dark past and unearth the buried secrets that lurk within its streets. ...stories the city couldn't make up...

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 50.56

Melbourne is cultural melting pot with some, and on this tour, you’ll learn why the city has such a unique vibe. You’ll explore the history of its multicultural heritage by visiting some of the cities oldest markets, many of which are where the local residents still shop. Hear stories on how immigration has been a driving force in Melbourne, and taste a variety of local and international food’s that pair well with these stories. Learn how Melbourne evolved into a foodie destination as you chat with vendors at a range of ethnic eateries. You also get a kick of caffeine by indulging in some famous Melbourne Coffee. The experience is a great way to immersive in local society and discover the stories from its past.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 25.78

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 52.22

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 56.19

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 8.99

Are you looking for a way to see Melbourne without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this walking tour through its vibrant CBD • Hear from producer Mitchell Secrett, an audio producer and podcast specialist, along with a few special guests who’ll share some interesting facts about the city • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 56.19

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 19.17

Welcome to the home of Melbourne's biggest & best pub crawl! Led by local, independent guides who have lived in Melbourne for the majority of their lives, you will experience 4 of Melbourne's best pubs on a night filled with fun games and partying. With free entry to all 4 pubs/bars included, as well as 4 FREE 'WELCOME SHOTS' at each venue, you'll be sure to have an unforgettable night in the heart of the City Centre. Starting at WAX Music Lounge (250 Flinders St), you will receive your SKIP-THE-LINE entry wristband, FREE WELCOME SHOT & meet your pub crawl guides who will be with you all night! Meet, mingle and connect with others from all over the world as we journey throughout the city and play fun games with prizes to be won. Don't miss being at the best place to be in Melbourne on an evening out! - 4 FREE SHOTS - 4 BARS ALL WITH FREE SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRY - PLENTY OF GAMES AND PRIZES TO BE WON - UNLIMITED MEMORIES & CHANCES TO MAKE FRIENDS IN THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF AUSTRALIA!