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History & Donuts Walking Tour
Highlights
- Embark on a 2.5-hour journey through Melbourne's history while indulging in gourmet donuts at Short Stop.
- Savour the vibrant street art of Hosier Lane, blending culture and creativity with every step of the tour.
- Discover hidden gems like Guildford Lane, where history and modernity intertwine in Melbourne's laneways.
- Enjoy a second sweet treat at Queen Victoria Market, wrapping up your adventure with a taste of local flavour.
Embark on a journey that’s equal parts sweet and surprising with this History and Donuts Walking Tour. This 2.5-hour adventure kicks off at Federation Square, where your guide blends tales of Melbourne’s colourful past with iconic sights and laneways—plus two donut stops along the way.
Begin with stories outside Young and Jackson’s Hotel and St Paul’s Cathedral, then dive into Hosier Lane’s famous street art and the buzzing café culture of Centre Place, where you will stop for a quick coffee fix.
From there, explore Collins Street’s grand architecture, pass the historic Mitre Tavern, and wind through Hardware Lane to the first sweet reward—gourmet donuts at Short Stop. As you uncover hidden laneway gems like Guildford Lane, the tour blends history, street art, and food in perfect balance.
End on a high – a second donut at the Queen Victoria Market, a peek into the grim past at Old Melbourne Gaol, and a final stop at the State Library Victoria.
This tour is for curious minds and sweet tooths alike offering a fresh perspective on Melbourne’s past, served with a sprinkle of sugar. Book now it’s worth the dough.
Tour details
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Available from 1 March 2021 to 31 March 2026
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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Fit City Tours
At Fit City Tours, Melbourne is where their journey began, and it remains at the heart of what they do. The tours are designed to showcase the city’s unique blend of old and new, where grand laneways meet bold street art, historic buildings stand beside cutting-edge design, and the coffee is always worth the detour.
They offer active, small-group experiences that go beyond the guidebook, whether you’re here to run, walk, explore, or simply soak up the stories that shaped the city. With a focus on movement, conversation, and local insight, the tours are equal parts energising and enlightening.
From the cultural heart of the city to the trails along the Yarra, the local guides bring the city to life with the kind of stories only a Melburnian would know. Every tour is casual in style but rich in substance, designed for curious travellers who want to connect with the city on a deeper level.
Whether you’re a visitor or a local seeing Melbourne through fresh eyes, Fit City Tours offers a memorable way to explore, move, and discover what makes this city tick.
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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