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What you’ll do

There is an edgy side to Melbourne and it shines through in the city's vibrant street-art culture. You'll join one of our local Melbourne hosts to discover microcosms of the city’s art and cultural scene aka the laneways - who knew so much creativity could be unleashed in such a small space!

You’ll find every kind of street art possible hidden down unassuming alleyways, tiny lanes, and arcades so jam-packed with bars and eateries, and your host can’t wait to share as much of it as they can with you.

Discover the famous arcades which are known to be hubs of artistic expression, or why not duck down the city's back streets where the work of up-and-coming street art is hidden, for local eyes only.

Stop for a beer or a coffee (Aussie’s will always tell you their coffee is the best in the world, we’ll let you be the judge) or grab some dim sum from a hole-in-the-wall eatery en route to Meyer’s Place.

This quirky spot is reminiscent of the backstreets of Tokyo, with an Aussie twist thrown in of course - you’ll find small bars which double as arts and cultural venues, hosting arthouse film screenings, gallery exhibitions, and live music, all plastered by incredible street art.

And the best part is, no laneway will ever look the same twice, so what are you waiting for?

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hindi, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Discover laneways and arcades where hubs of art and culture are home to every kind of street art imaginable
  • Explore the best murals, paste ups, stencils and tags in the city and learn a little about some of the artists and their stories
  • Along the way, stop at a few of the coolest coffee shops, bars and hole-in-the-wall eateries in the city - exploring is thirsty work!
  • Go off the beaten path and discover street art that’s hidden away down streets that most tourists never find
  • Get recommendations for other neighbourhoods and streets to explore if you’re interested in seeing more of Melbourne’s street art culture

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Additional transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund

Reviews

    We really enjoyed this walking tour around Melbourne. The guide was very friendly and relaxed. The tour was informative and interesting, without being overwhelming. We saw lots of interesting and amazing sites and it was well worth the money.

    August 2023

    Tania D

    Because of my 3 full days short trip in Melbourne, I decided to book a personalized tour, to be able to get some city history, relevant places, architecture knowledge, fast, organized, as my time in the city was limited and had no opportunity to read or get informed, prior the trip. Chris (my guide), after the usual greetings, took his time to break the ice, and get one more confirmation about my interests, making sure that i hadn't change my mind. In 3, almost 4 hours, Chris has managed to take me to great, beautiful places in Melbourne, starting with iconic Flinders Street and Station, to St Patrick's Cathedral, the Parliament House, Royal Building, ACDC street and so many others ...and at every stop Chris provided relevant facts and the story behind each place/building. It's quite amazing how much information and knowledge you get from 4 hours of conversing, walking, listening and enjoying the views. Chris made sure that I get enough pointers and suggestions from my next day, and because of his tips succeeded to have a very "proficient" day on my own as well. For those who have limited time in Melbourne, and you want to get to know the city and its beauty, I highly recommend the tour, and Chris :-) - as his love and admiration for the city contributed to my decision to return next year.

    December 2022

    Dana Elena C

    Kalid arrived early and got us started with the observation deck of our hotel which was included with the tour. He was flexible, communicated the history of the city and all sites visited with candid honesty, personal relevance and great respect for the Japanese democracy, culture and way of life. Our tour was action packed with information from beginning to end, with information delivered at a pace we were willing to consume it and relevant to the sites we visited. I highly recommend Kalid, as someone who can relate to the information curious tourist as myself are seaking, and now a resident who has educated himself on the history of Japan! Kalid, thanks for the excellent job you did today! All of the personal touches you added to today's tour, were invaluable!

    April 2024

    Wayne L

    Somehow he toned it that we made it to the special clock to see it at noon.

    April 2024

    Julia N

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