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Laneways Discovery Running Tour
Highlights
- Discover vibrant street art at Hosier Lane, immersing yourself in Melbourne's creative pulse.
- Jog through ACDC Lane, celebrating Aussie rock history while enjoying lively laneway culture.
- Soak in stunning skyline views at Birrarung Marr, learning about the city's fascinating transformation.
- Recharge with a coffee stop at Centre Place, Melbourne's café capital, after an invigorating urban adventure.
Discover Melbourne’s hidden corners on foot with our Laneways Discovery Running Tour—an 8km (5-mile) urban adventure starting at 8:00 am from Federation Square. Led by friendly local guides, this tour winds through iconic laneways and lesser-known streets, revealing the city’s unique mix of history, art, and culture.
Kick things off at Hosier Lane, where ever-changing street art bursts with colour and creativity. From there, we jog to ACDC Lane, a tribute to Aussie rock history and home to some of Melbourne’s most vibrant laneway life. The path leads to Birrarung Marr, where we soak in skyline views and stories of the city’s transformation.
The run continues past the Mitre Tavern, one of Melbourne’s oldest pubs, and the majestic State Library Victoria, before heading by the historic Old Melbourne Gaol, once home to the infamous Ned Kelly. We’ll pass through Little Lon, once a gritty working-class district, now buzzing with bars and eateries, and jog through the lantern-lined laneways of Chinatown.
Wrap things up with a well-earned coffee stop at Centre Place, Melbourne’s laneway café capital. Equal parts workout and cultural deep-dive, this tour is perfect for runners who love exploring beyond the surface.
Tour details
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Available from 17 January 2018 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Operation information
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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