History and Laneways Tour - West
The History and Laneways West Tour concentrates on Melbourne's history in the western side of Hoddle's Grid or the central city area. Our guides will talk about the early history going back more than the 176 years that Melbourne has been in existence what we call the 'Banks and Bullion' tour. Cost here...

From the start of the tour, your guide will take you from the place where Melbourne was first established near Enterprize Park and through the old commercial side of town seeing old banks built in 19th Century boom times.

Our customers will discover some of the hidden laneways and arcades that Melbourne is famous for, discovering many details easily missed without an expert guide, and finally ending up 2 hours later near St Paul's Cathedral.

This is a historical tour so those that seek a cultural experience should take our Laneways tour. The West tour is available Tuesday to Friday at 2pm only. We are sorry we don't offer it on the weekends but some of the highlights of the tour are in buildings closed on weekends.

The banking chamber of the CBA Bank, Collins St, Melbourne.

Housekeeping

All guides are First Aid Level 2 qualified but please notify us if you have any outstanding health issues. Some stairs are involved with the tour but can be avoided if requested due to health concerns. Controlled pedestrian crossings are used at all times except when crossing small laneways where we look out for your safety.

The History and Laneways - West Tour usually starts on the steps of the Immigration Museum (Note we aren't associated with the Museum - its simply a meeting point) at 400 Flinders St or other venues close by. This is a walking tour so wear suitable footwear and please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure the tour starts on time. It takes 2 hours and is limited from a minimum of 2 to 20 people maximum. (Larger