History and Donuts Walking Tour
Discover Melbourne’s rich past and sweetest treats on our History & Donuts Walking Tour. This 2.5-hour experience blends fascinating stories with handpicked donut stops. Starting at Federation Square, we journey past Young & Jackson’s Hotel, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the vibrant art of Hosier Lane. After a quick coffee in Centre Place, we explore the city’s historic core, from the Collins Street precinct to the Mitre Tavern, once a hub of colonial wheeling and dealing. We then stroll through Hardware Lane and stop at Short Stop, famed for its gourmet donuts. From there, it’s down Guildford Lane, a peaceful red-brick laneway rich in character, before reaching the bustling Queen Victoria Market for another sweet treat. We wrap up at Old Melbourne Gaol and the stunning State Library Victoria. Perfect for locals and visitors, this tour serves up history with a side of sugar.
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History & Donuts Walking Tour
10:30am Tour
What's included in History and Donuts Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fed Square
We begin at Federation Square, Melbourne’s cultural hub, where your guide sets the scene for the city’s history, landmarks, and morning energy.
Hosier Lane
In Hosier Lane, we explore Melbourne’s iconic street art scene and how it reflects the city’s evolving identity.
Centre Place
At Centre Place, we soak in the laneway café culture that helped define Melbourne’s modern-day personality.
Inclusions
- We stop for donuts - twice - on this tour.
- We stop for coffee on this tour.
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- This tour starts at Federation Square outside Time Out Cafe. The nearest intersection is Swanston & Flinders Street. Time Out Cafe has orange umbrellas/ shade sails in front of it. Your tour guide will meet you in front of this cafe.
End Points
- This tour finishes outside State Library Victoria where there are trams and trains for onward travel, or plenty of restaurants nearby for lunch.
