Best Melbourne Walking Tours in 2026

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 46.18

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 $ 35.53

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 $ 35.53

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 $ 31.84

ICEBAR MELBOURNE; Australia’s only ice bar, keeping things a fun and frosty -10°C here in Melbourne all year round.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 18.47

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, and free shots are included.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 24.16

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 $ 35.50

Discover the real stories that shaped Melbourne/Naarm as your local guide brings the city’s past to life through rich storytelling and three unique bar stops. Meet the characters, legends, and hidden history you won’t find in any guidebook while enjoying a drink of your choice at each venue. It’s the perfect mix of culture, conversation, and great bars—proving that history really is better with a drink in hand.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 27.71

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 $ 8.99

Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this GPS-guided walking tour through its vibrant CBD. I'm Mitch, a Melbourne local, and I'll be your host for this lovely little audio jaunt from Birrarung Marr riverside park to Hamer Hall. After enduring the world’s longest lockdown, the city is back and better than ever and I can’t wait to share it with you as we take in some of its lesser-known corners including Federation Square and the Block Arcade. Along the way, I'll introduce you to a few people who’ll share some interesting facts about the city and how it came to be. You’ll hear from Steve, a Gunai Kurnai man whose ancestors are the traditional owners of Naarm. (That’s Melbourne’s traditional Aboriginal name.) Jessica Paige, a street busker, will also share one of her beautiful songs with you. By the end of this tour, you’ll be able to explore the city on your own just like any other Melbournite!

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 17.76

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 17.76

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!

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 29.00

Most travelers think they’ve seen Melbourne after strolling its laneways and famous streets. But what if I told you the city’s real soul hides in its quiet corners, hidden alleys, and stories only a local can share? Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the details and history that give Melbourne its unique character. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while the city’s best secrets stay hidden. Our Walking Tour in Melbourne changes that. Your guide adapts to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover Melbourne’s real heart, beyond the surface.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 6.97

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 35.53

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.

Melbourne , Victoria

From $ 11.36

-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.