Melinda at Hidden Secrets Tours was a fabulous private guide who showed my husband and me both well-known Melbourne places and hidden street art, arcades and coffee houses. She knew both Melbourne’s history and today’s chic and bohemian hot spots. Our four-hour tour included a stop at a delightful coffee house and Asian restaurant for lunch. We highly recommend Melinda and Hidden Secrets Tours!
The Original Laneway
~ est. 2004 ~
Indulge in a Melbourne many locals miss
We want you to “meet Melbourne”. Join us for a small group walking tour of the inspiring city centre. Get off the beaten path to soak in the city vibe and delight in the laneways, small streets and arcades. We specialise in sharing what makes Melbourne tick, its creative heart, its food, art, fashion and coffee…its Hidden Secrets. Melbourne’s charm is easy to miss if you don’t know where to look. Whether you’re solo, with a friend, colleague or family, we have corners to discover, even if you think you have seen it all before.
Curious? Join us, your Melbourne laneway experts.
Explore the city laneways, soak in the flavours and colours of art, fashion, history, coffee, architecture and more. A Walking tour with Hidden Secrets is an alternative tour to your typical tourist experience.
Private & Group Walking Tours
Small Group tours of Melbourne, Private tours in Melbourne, Corporate and School tours all available. It’s the perfect answer to ‘what should I do in Melbourne?’
Reviews
5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor
Recognised with Trip Advisor Hall of Fame Certificate of Excellence
Wonderful, insightful, knowledgeable, delicious fun tour with Liz. History, architecture, politics, sports, food, coffee, little food gems etc etc
100% recommended
What a delightful experience with Fiona! We had such a wonderful time with lots of laughter and exchange of stories! Fiona is a great storyteller and she brings the history of Melbourne to life in a fun way! We got to know great restaurants hidden in little nooks and alleys, best of all, the pairing with the wine and food experience is fantastic! If you are a foodie, this is something you must sign up!
The tour had a great mix of history, architecture, and street art. We went to places and saw things that we certainly would have missed if we were on our own. The tour went at a good pace and there was a nice coffee and hot chocolate break half way through where we sat in a historic arcade. Our tour guide, Judy, clearly has a passion for the city and imparting her vast knowledge to us. The small group size with the tour is essential to its success as many of the lanes and other areas were narrow or had some background noise. Suggest doing this tour early in your stay in Melbourne. The tour exceeded our expectations!
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