Explore Melbourne Royal Arcade: Historic Tours & Hidden Gems

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Melbourne Royal Arcade, a historic jewel nestled within Melbourne's iconic laneways. Discover a world of stunning architecture, gold rush era charm, and vibrant street art through our curated walking tours and food experiences. Whether you are exploring hidden gems, indulging in world-class coffee, or seeking cultural sightseeing, this must-see Melbourne attraction offers an unforgettable journey through time. Book your guided tour today to experience the very best of Melbourne's heritage and local flavors!

4.93/5 avg ratingFrom $43 per person12 curated experiences92% free cancellation

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$87–$179 typical

Median price is $100, with a range of $43–$264

Rating

Rating

4.93★ average

Based on 2,680 pooled reviews with ~96% positive sentiment

Tour Type

Tour Type

Cultural walking tours

100% of options are walking and cultural tours

Tour Duration

Tour Duration

3 hours median

Typical duration ranges from 2.2 to 6.7 hours

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

Free cancellation & instant confirmation

92% offer free cancellation and 100% offer instant confirmation

Special Features

Special Features

Private & eco-friendly

42% are private tours and 100% are tagged eco-friendly

12 Products

Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture
$92
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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture
Summary

Experience authentic Melbourne on this 3-hour walking tour with a passionate local guide who unlocks the city's secrets, including complimentary coffee and pub drink (or morning treat) with stories you won't hear elsewhere. Perfect for first-time visitors or locals seeking a fresh perspective, combi...

Inclusions
  • Complimentary pub beverage (house beer/wine/cider/soft drink) or alternative on the morning tour
  • Small group tour (maximum 12 travelers)
  • Complimentary Melbourne coffee (flat white, long black, or hot chocolate)
  • Free Melbourne map and guided recommendations
  • Professional local English-speaking guide
  • Commentary and stories not found in guidebooks
  • Access to all outdoor attractions and viewpoints
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • Gordon Reserve
  • Parliament House of Victoria
  • Old Treasury Building
  • Collins Street
  • Melbourne Laneways
  • Hosier Lane
  • Fed Square
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
  • Flinders Street Station
  • Degraves Street
  • The Block Arcade
  • Melbourne Skydeck
  • ACDC Lane
  • Royal Arcade
  • Bourke Street Mall
  • State Library Victoria
  • Yarra River
  • Old Melbourne Gaol
  • Chinatown
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Available only to individual travellers in small groups. If you're in a school group, business trip, or any other group larger than 10, please contact us to set up a private tour, Please advise any accessbility needs at least 24 hours prior to tour start date
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour with 7 Food Tastings
$100
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Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour with 7 Food Tastings
Summary

Melbourne is a mecca for food with an eating culture bordering on the obsessive. But many of these best places are hidden from first sight in laneways and behind doors. This 3 hour small group walking tour lets you experience the best examples of what Melbourne offers. This tour offers the best aspe...

Inclusions
  • Explore Melbourne’s best: get our team’s top restaurant, bar, and hidden gem guide with every tour!
  • Your local guide can provide all sorts of other info to help you best enjoy your stay in Melbourne.
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
  • Melbourne Laneways
  • Bourke Street Mall
  • Royal Arcade
  • Manchester Unity Building
  • Centre Place
  • Degraves Street
  • Flinders Street Station
  • 333 Collins Street
  • The Block Arcade
  • Chinatown
  • Hardware Lane
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, •'MANDATORY: Please include your dietary restrictions or food allergies, such as vegetarian, vegan, Coeliac or gluten-free. If you have none, please type 'NO DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR ALLERGIES'.'.'
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour
$100
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Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour
Summary

Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades on this small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of this cosmopolitan city, see local creatives and innovative retailers. Our team of contemporary guides will bring life to the city as they share...

Inclusions
  • Professional local guide
  • Confirmed departures with min of 4 people, we welcome solo travellers
  • Stop for Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate
  • Chocolate tasting
  • Small-group of maximum 8 people
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
  • Hidden Secrets Tours
  • Fed Square
  • The Block Arcade
  • Royal Arcade
  • Degraves Street
  • Hosier Lane
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, If you have mobility or access concerns please advise at time of booking to ensure we can adapt suitably. We may not be able to if not known at least 24 hours prior, This tour is suitable for ages 14 and over. Not ideal for toddlers/infants
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Sensory Private Melbourne Laneways & Foodie Walking Tour
4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$136
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Sensory Private Melbourne Laneways & Foodie Walking Tour
Summary

Melbourne does not reveal itself all at once — it is discovered through hidden laneways, local stories, rich aromas and unforgettable flavours. This private walking tour is designed for travellers who want to understand Melbourne on a deeper level while enjoying a real taste of the city. Explore at...

Itinerary
  • Melbourne
  • Degraves Street
  • Centre Place
  • The Block Arcade
  • Royal Arcade
  • Bourke Street Mall
  • ACDC Lane
  • Hosier Lane
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Bespoke Melbourne Walking Tour - Expert Local Guide
3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$179
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Private Bespoke Melbourne Walking Tour - Expert Local Guide
Summary

Discover Melbourne's hidden secrets with your own expert local guide on this completely customizable private walking tour. Melbourne consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities, renowned for its vibrant street art scene, world-class coffee culture, Victorian-era architecture, and mu...

Inclusions
  • Expert local recommendations for restaurants, bars, and attractions
  • Wheelchair accessible tour options
  • Coffee/tea and light snack or beverage
  • Hotel lobby pickup from any Melbourne City-centre location
  • Private, small group experience
  • 3 hours with professional English-speaking Melbourne local guide
  • Completely customized itinerary based on your interests
Exclusions
  • Food and beverages beyond what's included
  • Entrance fees to paid attractions (optional based on your customized itinerary)
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • Hosier Lane
  • Parliament House of Victoria
  • Royal Arcade
  • The Block Arcade
  • Melbourne Skydeck
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
  • Bourke Street Mall
  • Chinatown
  • Old Melbourne Gaol
  • State Library Victoria
  • Yarra River
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please advise any accessibility needs at least 24 hours before tour start date
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Guided Chocolate Walking Tour in Melbourne City
2.1 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$64
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Guided Chocolate Walking Tour in Melbourne City
Summary

This is our family friendly tour. This introductory walking tour has been designed to be suitable for the whole family and a great opportunity to enjoy chocolate and learn more about the Melbourne Chocolate scene. Explore the sweeter side of Melbourne CBD Join your local tour guide on a chocolate w...

Inclusions
  • A maximum tour group size of 20 people to keep the tour intimate
  • Special in store offers
  • Four chocolate stops
  • Your personal and passionate guide will share their local expertise and Melbourne’s finest secrets
Itinerary
  • Flinders Street Station
  • Degraves Street
  • The Block Arcade
  • Royal Arcade
  • St Paul's Cathedral
  • Clementine's
  • Koko Black
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Half-Day Private Melbourne Tour: Highlights, laneways & beaches
4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$179
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Half-Day Private Melbourne Tour: Highlights, laneways & beaches
Summary

Discover Melbourne your way on a private half-day, six-hour or full-day tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this personalised tour blends Melbourne’s iconic highlights with hidden gems at your own pace. Enjoy pickup from your hotel or cruise ship terminal before exploring with your private guid...

Inclusions
  • Professional Guide/Driver
Exclusions
  • Personal Expenses
Itinerary
  • Fitzroy Gardens
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Parliament House of Victoria
  • Collins Street
  • Royal Arcade
  • The Block Arcade
  • Degraves Street
  • Queen Victoria Market
  • ACDC Lane
  • Shrine of Remembrance
  • Brighton Beach
  • Hosier Lane
  • Flinders Street Station
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

English Melbourne Walking Tour
2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$18
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English Melbourne Walking Tour
Summary

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 ci...

Inclusions
  • Walking Tour of Melbourne in English
Itinerary
  • Fed Square
  • St Paul's Cathedral
  • Flinders Street Station
  • Hosier Lane
  • Degraves Street
  • The Block Arcade
  • Royal Arcade
  • Bourke Street Mall
  • Chinatown
  • State Library Victoria
  • Old Melbourne Gaol
  • Melbourne City Baths
  • Queen Victoria Market
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour
7 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$178
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Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour
Summary

Designed for private groups of 2-6 guests. Ideal for travellers with limited time who are wanting to see the highlights of Melbourne. The tour is a combination of walking and driving guests to Melbourne landmark attractions, some outside the CBD. The tour can be customized, allowing guests to extend...

Itinerary
  • Melbourne
  • Queen Victoria Market
  • Shrine of Remembrance
  • Melbourne's Gardens
  • Brighton Beach
  • Albert Park Lake
  • St Kilda Pier
  • Station Pier
  • Brighton
  • Royal Arcade
  • The Block Arcade
  • Hosier Lane
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The tour will include at least 2 hours of walking throughout the day.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour
7.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$367
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Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour
Summary

Short in time, on this tour we will pick you up from your preferred location then show you the city highlights and will take you to sanctuary to see all Australian native animals. Explore the vibrant heart of Melbourne and encounter iconic landmarks on our Melbourne Highlights portion of the tour. ...

Inclusions
  • Ticket to Moonlit Sanctuary
  • Guiding
Itinerary
  • Flinders Street Station
  • Fitzroy Gardens
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Collins Street
  • Queen Victoria Market
  • Royal Arcade
  • Parliament House of Victoria
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • Lygon Street
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.