Best Melbourne Walks

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Explore Melbourne city on one of its magnificent walking trails which take you through arcades and laneways, lush gardens, elegant enclaves, along the waterfront and through its sporting venues.

Picturesque Melbourne city is tailor-made for short, interesting walks that take you through the wealth of attractions and points of interests along the way. From walking trails through arcades and laneways, gardens and sporting venues to specialised chocolate and coffee walking tours, there’s sure to be a Melbourne walking trail to suit your taste.

Choose from one of our self-guided walks or opt for one of the many guided walking tours through the city. We provide both options below for you to decide.

Self-Guided Melbourne Walks

The self-guided walking trails below form a great starting point for you to explore the city of Melbourne. Let your curiosity guide you to other parts of the city as well, where you may discover your own hidden treasures. Here are a few walking trails to get you started.

Arcades and Lanes

Lanes, alleyways, little streets and arcades
Café society and fascinating shops
1.5 hours  |  2.5 km

Start and end at Federation Square in the city, Melboune

Elegant Enclave

Suburb of East Melbourne
Victorian era architecture
1.5 hours  |  3 km

Start and end at Federation Square in the city, Melboune

A Walk in the Park

Magnificent cathedrals
Lush parklands
2 hours  |  3.75 km

Start and end at Federation Square in the city, Melboune

The Cosmopolitan

Sophisticated shopping in Collins Street
City views & bustling Chinatown
2 hours  |  3.75 km

Start in Swanston Street and end in Flinders Street in the city, Melboune

On the Waterfront

Spectacular bridges & sculptures
Indigenous history
2 hours  |  4.75 km

Start and end at Federation Square in the city, Melboune

Secret Gardens

Sculptures & monuments
Beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens
2.5 hours  |  6 km

Start and end on St Kilda Road in the city, Melboune

The Art of Sport

Sport stadiums & museums
Arts precinct
2.5 hours  |  6 km

Start and end at Federation Square in the city, Melboune

Guided Melbourne Walking Tours

With Melbourne’s different facades, laneways and niche offerings, it’s not surprising that a number of companies have grown to fill the need for walking tours throughout the city. From lanes and arcades tours to specialised chocolate and café culture tours, the walking tours around Melbourne city are designed to suit all ages and interests.

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