Melbourne History & Donuts Walking Tour

We begin at Federation Square, Melbourne’s cultural hub, where your guide sets the scene for the city’s history, landmarks, and morning energy.

In Hosier Lane, we explore Melbourne’s iconic street art scene and how it reflects the city’s evolving identity.

Learn about the birth of rail travel in Australia, rumoured blueprint mix ups, and odd jobs

At Degraves Street, we take in the iconic café culture and celebrate the entrepreneurs who transformed this laneway into one of Melbourne’s most vibrant spots.

At Centre Place, we soak in the laneway café culture that helped define Melbourne’s modern-day personality.

Learn about the oldest building in Melbourne, it's intriguing facade, and the spooky resident residing within

Wandering through Hardware Lane, we uncover stories of European influence, hidden speakeasies, and Melbourne’s layered past.

At Queen Vic Market, we highlight its role in Melbourne’s multicultural food story — and grab a legendary donut, of course. (Closed Monday & Wednesday: an alternate donut stop is used)

Uncover the stories of the Old Melbourne Gaol's inmates, including Frederick Deeming and Ned Kelly- two of Australia's most chilling criminals.

We finish at the State Library, where stunning architecture and public history come together in one of Melbourne’s most treasured institutions.