Iconic Laneways Discovery Running Guided Tour in Melbourne
- Eight laneways of stunning street art
- Learn the story of Melbourne from colonial days to today
- Explore gold rush era buildings
- Run through hidden and not so hidden laneways and arcades
Options
Laneways Discovery Running Tour
Inclusions
Drinks or alcohol at selected bars
A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories
All digital photography taken during the tour
A coffee at one of Melbourne's favourite laneways cafes
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Please wear clothes suitable for this activity including appropriate footwear
You may like to bring a water bottle, though there are water taps throughout the tour
Covid Safe Requirements
Bring a face mask to wear as required
Bring your phone to check in to this tour
What's included in Iconic Laneways Discovery Running Guided Tour in Melbourne
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Tour Schedule
- This tour is available on
- Monday-Sunday
Itinerary
- Laneways Discovery Running Tour (SINGLE TICKETS)
- Time: 09:00-11:00
- The adventure begins at Federation Square, the city’s cultural hub and home to a variety of food, drinks and specialty stores.
- We will check out Melbourne’s oldest pub, Mitre Tavern, while taking in the beauty of buildings built from proceeds of the 1850’s gold rush
- We will stop off at one of Melbourne's best donut stops refuel and hydrate
- We will run along Hosier Lane, also known as “graffiti lane,” taking in the beauty of it’s hidden street art
- As we reach the end of the laneways tour, we will jog by Melbourne’s bustling Degraves Street, known for housing some of Melbourne’s best cafes
- We will enjoy a cup of Melbourne’s best coffee together before walking back to Federation Square.
Our Favourites
Discover Melbourne’s best living art galleries on Fit City Tour’s Laneways Discovery Running Tour. This small group tour explores Melbourne’s rich history, guiding runners through Melbourne’s famous laneways to visit some of the city’s most impressive landmarks. Along the way, your Melbourne city tour guide will share the story behind each building and alleyway.
During our tour, we’ll explore what makes each laneway unique. Along Bank Place, we’ll check out Melbourne’s oldest pub, Mitre Tavern, while taking in the beauty of buildings built from proceeds of the 1850’s gold rush. About half way through our tour, we'll stop off at one of Melbourne's best donut stops refuel and hydrate before continuing on our laneway journey. The tour will pass The State Library, Australia's oldest public library and one of the world’s first free libraries.
Route
How to get there
By train: Nearest station is Flinders Street Railway Station
Meet
Venues
- Federation Square
