Category Laneways & Street Art

Melbourne · LANEWAYS & STREET ART

The 15 Best Laneway & Street Art Tours in Melbourne

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Melbourne hides its best bits down laneways, and a good guide knows which doors to open. These are the laneway and street art walks that earn the hours: the Hosier Lane murals, the hidden bars, the arcades and coffee roasters, with prices, durations, and which ones finish at a drink.

Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture - Gold Rush Architecture and Collins Street: Melbourne’s Money Trails

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

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

A 3-hour Melbourne walk through laneways, Gold Rush buildings, and iconic landmarks, ending with coffee and a drink for $92.52.

“Awesome! Ian was so much fun and extremely knowledgeable. He constantly encouraged us for questions both about the sites we visited and sites we were interested in outside of our tour. There is so much to do in Melbourne that it is overwhelming and as a local he is able to steer you in the best direction.”

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

Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories - The Walking Pace and What to Expect in 3.5 Hours

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

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

Taste Melbourne’s laneway bar scene on a 3.5-hour small-group walk: four stops, first drink included each time, local stories included.

“Great way to learn some history of Melbourne and discover some hidden gems. Tour guide was lovely and picked out some great bars plus gave us a list of other hidden bars to check out on our next visit. We got 4 cocktails and nibbles included which was great. Highly recommend.”

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Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour

Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour - Royal Arcade: the old-world shopping corridor with actual personality

3.Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour

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

3-hour small-group walk through Melbourne’s laneways and arcades, with coffee and chocolate stops plus street art along the way.

“Dee was an amazing guide - welcoming, friendly and full of information about the history of Melbourne. She showed us lots of street art in the Lanes and walked us through the beautiful arcades. The hot chocolate stop was to die for. A greaRead more”

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Melbourne Street Art Tour

Melbourne Street Art Tour - Federation Square to ACMI: where the tour sets your street-art mindset

4.Melbourne Street Art Tour

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

Melbourne street art walk with a street-artist guide, Hosier Lane and laneways, then Blender Studios studio tour with cheese, wine and beer.

“Such a great tour! I loved this experience because not only did the guide give us a ton of information and context for Melbourne's street art and street artists, we also got to experience a vibrant art collective, too. The hospitality and community were really charming and beyond any other walking tour I've been one. One word of caution: the tour ends some distance from the CBD (I had to take a tram back to the starting place).”

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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture - Gold Rush Architecture and Collins Street: Melbourne’s Money Trails

Melbourne Laneways Tour

Melbourne Laneways Tour - The pace and route reality: 3 hours of walking, with smart safety habits

6.Melbourne Laneways Tour

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

3-hour Melbourne laneways tour for $91: street art, hidden shops and galleries, and a coffee stop led by a local guide.

“Kathy was my tour guide and she was simply great! She shared so much knowledge about Melbourne, its history, street art, architecture and general vibe of Melbourne. We explored a lot in that little time in such a enjoyable way! She also gave great recommendations about additional art galleries and (hidden-) places such as restaurants, bars, and shopping places I could visit in addition. Couldn't have hope for more - thank you so much!”

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Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate and Dessert Walking Tour

Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate and Dessert Walking Tour - The route: from Elizabeth St into Melbourne’s arcade maze

Melbourne: Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories

Melbourne: Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories - The Start: Gordon Reserve and Getting Oriented Fast

8.Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories

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

A 3-hour small-group laneway bar walk in Melbourne: four story-led venues, a first drink included, and practical tips to keep you exploring.

“We had a great time our guide was knowledgeable, interactive and looked after us - definitely recommend this tour.”

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Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways

Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways - Your food lineup: what’s included (and how not to overdo it)

Laneways of Melbourne

Laneways of Melbourne - What You’ll See: street art, arcades, and galleries in the CBD

10.Laneways of Melbourne

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

3-hour small-group Melbourne laneways walk with street art, hidden arcades, and a coffee-and-macaron break, guided by locals.

“Cathy was delightful and so well informed about Melbourne. I ended up being the only person on the tour but Cathy was still happy to go ahead. I loved the mix of information, all so interesting and we had a welcome break for coffee half way through.”

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Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne - Oliver Lane, ACDC Lane, and Duckboard Place: walking through street art history

Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour - Price ($46.61): what you’re really paying for, and what costs extra

Melbourne: Street Art Walking Tour with a Street Artist

Melbourne: Street Art Walking Tour with a Street Artist - Melbourne’s laneways: learning the difference between street art and graffiti

Virtual Reality Escape Room or Arcade Games at Apsis VR

Virtual Reality Escape Room or Arcade Games at Apsis VR - Enter the VR escape room: team puzzles in a story world

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

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

Apsis VR in Melbourne brings 1-hour team escape rooms and VR arcade games, with included gear. $39.45 per person near Queen St.

“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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Melbourne: City Laneways Progressive Dinner and Drink

Melbourne: City Laneways Progressive Dinner and Drink - Meeting at Gordon Reserve and Getting Your Bearings Fast

15.City Laneways Progressive Dinner and Drink

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

A 3-hour Melbourne progressive dinner with 4-6 tastings, one included drink, Chinatown dim sum, Hosier Lane stops, and dessert.

“Simon did a great job to tailor the tour for us. We ended up being the only people on the tour, and he was happy to shake things up, and include quick little additional stops as well. He also knew a lot of history about Melbourne. Would recommend”

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