Best Walking Tours in Melbourne

Discover the beauty of Melbourne on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Melbourne by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Melbourne

Melbourne Vampire Quest: Self-Guided Gothic Adventure in Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 6.68

 

Night descends on Melbourne, and so does your mission. You are a young vampire - just 200 years old - drawn back into the mortal world by a whisper: your niece Esmeralda may still be alive. With only your loyal black cat Grimalkin and the cover of darkness, your hunt begins. This self-guided quest leads you through Melbourne’s shadowy alleys, gothic landmarks, and ghost-haunted corners as you chase clues, solve 10+ puzzles, and unravel a supernatural mystery. Using your phone as your guide, you’ll explore iconic and hidden locations tied to the city’s eerie past and your immortal legacy. Discover history, fantasy, and imagination intertwined beneath the moonlight. What makes this tour unique? It’s a gothic, story-driven adventure that turns Melbourne into a vampire’s playground, blending mystery, lore, and puzzle-solving in an unforgettable format. Perfect for families, couples, and groups looking for something unusual and unforgettable.

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Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown in Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 33.05

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Come on an amazing trip back in time to Melbourne's Chinatown from c.1850s to the 1950s. Receive a free tour booklet with images of the characters discussed, original police-drawn crime maps, confiscated gambling paraphernalia and other evidence from 100+ years ago. Hear the stories of police raids for opium, illegal gambling, and other lawbreaking activities. Hear stories of blackmail, gang war, and police corruption. Your tour guide has been researching Melbourne's Chinatown via the original police files for over 15 years and delivers the old stories from original source material. Opium, gambling, speakeasies, blackmail, riots, police corruption.

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Questo Self-guided Haunted Melbourne Walking Tour in Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)

From $ 10.57

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

-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.

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3.5 Hours Group tour Melbourne trouble-makers tour in Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 43.63

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Every city has a group of people who are not inline with the mainstream culture and here is no exception . Actually for some reason in Melbourne we used to have them more than usual and there is no judgment! This walking tour is about the stories of Bohemian artists, poitial activists, union people, social reformist also a bit about criminals and surprisingly brothels. We will walk through lots of laneways and backstreets the places that you would have never imagine they exist. And the best thing is you will find lots of hipster stuff, street arts and so many other touches

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 English Melbourne Walking Tour in Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 16.53

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Take a 2-hour tour of Melbourne’s historic CBD and see the key sights, hear fascinating stories, and discover some hidden details. Starting at Federation Square, your guide will take you through the streets of Melbourne & it's brilliant alleyways, hearing the unique stories about Australia's best city. Starting at Federation Square, your guide will take you through the streets of Melbourne & it's brilliant alleyways. One of Melbourne’s only locally owned and operated tour companies, this tour promises to offer stories unheard of anywhere else and an insightful experience. Rated Oceania's "Best Walking Tour" of 2024, we can promise you’ll walk away learning a lot and with a smile on your face. Please note: You will be joining a larger group booking from a range of platforms, some of these being 'pay-as-you-feel' sites. Booking costs for this tour are set at our average 'tip-per-person' from our pay-as-you-feel tour.

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Discover Melbourne - Central in Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 36.36

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your smart device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.

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East Melbourne Walking Tours in Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 43.63

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

You will be enchanted by the unique and stunning history, culture, art and architecture of East Melbourne, hosted by a local, qualified and friendly guide. Strolling the heritage listed gardens of the area will provide an urban nature experience and backdrop not to be missed. This is your must do tour when visiting Melbourne and the inner city as it sets you up to understand who we are, where we came from and what we have been doing in this part of Australia.

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South Melbourne Market Foodie Tour in Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 52.22

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Since 1867, South Melbourne Market has been a treasured inner city landmark and a favourite amongst locals and visitors. It’s a unique experience with a melting pot of great food, entertainment, creativity and culture, and has the freshest seafood in town! Discover all of this and more on a guided Market Foodie Tour where you will meet specialist traders and hear about seasonal produce, the secrets behind their artisan creations, plus cooking tips, shopping advice and more. Our expert local guide ensures a seamless and informative tour, offering insider tips and enriching stories.

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Local Tips for Melbourne

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Melbourne at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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