city tales & hidden lanes
intriguing Ballarat guided walking tours
quirky & unique ballarat walking tours
discover secrets of Ballarat on the city tales & hidden lanes walking tour
Book a guided tour
Book into a scheduled tour below! Select how many people will go under “quantity.” Can’t find a tour that suits your schedule? Book a private small group tour here.
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“Fun, relaxed, a walk back in time!!”
“The interesting stories that accompanied the architecture and development of the city brought the whole area alive…”
join an intriguing Ballarat guided walking tour
Tours regularly run at 10:30am or 1:30pm on Saturdays, and go for approx. 2 hrs 20 mins including coffee break. The cost is just $59 pp and includes a cuppa and a unique Ballarat print. Need a specific time/date? Make a booking here. Need more information? Email us at hello@hiddenlanes.com.au or SMS/call 0455528741.
Terms & conditions
inquire about a private tour
for groups of up to 12 people
highlights of the ballarat city tales and hidden lanes tour
Discover the best hidden gems Ballarat has to offer - including locally run bookshops, antique shops, eateries, and historical sites while uncovering the hidden stories of Ballarat along the way!
Coffee/hot drink and Ballarat art print included.
Cost: $59pp
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The meeting point is at the Bakery Hill car park/mural next to Mr. Jones Dining, 42-44 Main Rd, Bakery Hill VIC 3350.
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The tour goes for approximately 2.5 hrs and includes a coffee/tea break.
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Parking is available at the Main Road carpark (at the meeting point) or on side streets. The Main Road car park is next to Mr Jones Dining, 42-44 Main Rd, Bakery Hill VIC 3350.
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Ballarat's driving culture is a bit different - the unwritten rule of the road here is that cars have the right of way-and they go fast! When crossing the road, if a vehicle is still moving, try to establish eye contact and wait till they stop. Do not just follow the tour guide crossing the road, only cross when it is safe for you to do so, the group will wait for you on the other side of the road.
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Ballarat's weather is... infamous - be prepared for anything. Having said this, Mark Twain, the American writer was a big fan of Ballarat's weather when he visited in 1895!
However, bring a warm jacket and brolly and comfortable walking shoes. On icy winter days a hat and gloves are in order. The tour will go ahead regardless of the weather.
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For assistance in booking please email hello@hiddenlanes.com.au or call 0455528741
With thanks to local historians Dr. David Waldron and Doug Bradby.
This tour was developed on the Country of the Wadawurrung who have performed age old cultural ceremonies, celebrations and traditions here for thousands of years. We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders past and present.