Hidden Secrets Tours - Melbourne
A much-loved walking-tour company exploring Melbourne's hidden laneways, with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hidden Secrets Tours is based on Swanston Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, running guided walking tours of the city. A much-loved tour company, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — leading visitors through Melbourne's famous laneways, arcades, hidden bars, art and culture, the kind of engaging, expertly guided experience that reveals the city's best-kept secrets.
The appeal is that combination of expert local guiding and genuine insider knowledge: discovering Melbourne's laneways, hidden bars, street art, coffee culture, history and design on foot, with a knowledgeable guide bringing it all to life. For visitors and locals alike, it's a brilliant way to experience the real character of the city, and the near-perfect feedback speaks to tours that genuinely delight.
A 4.9 rating from more than 150 reviews is an excellent result and a strong sign of a well-loved, well-run operator. Tour types, themes, durations, departure times, bookings and pricing vary, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly ahead before you go — particularly to choose the tour that suits you and confirm availability — then enjoying the hidden side of Melbourne on a Hidden Secrets walking tour.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 66
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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