city tales &
hidden lanes tour
join the city tales and hidden lanes history tour
Go on a slow travel adventure in Ballarat and discover inspiring tales past and present. Along the way you will find exhibitions, quirky shops, art studios, delicious eateries and stunning scenery!
A unique tour to discover ballarat during the ballarat heritage festival
This beautifully created tour will lead you and your family/friends discover hidden laneways, art galleries, studios, antique and local gift stores, quirky cafes and beautiful scenery in the inner backstreets of Ballarat. Our Ballarat Heritage Festival tours run from 18-26 May 2024. Limited spots, book now!
Love art and food? Join our Art & Culinary Tour on the 25th May 2024.
highlights
The tour starts at Main Road, Bakery Hill and explores Ballarat’s CBD, laneways and easily missed gems.
Includes a hot drink/cuppa and a free Ballarat momento (print/postcard).
“Fantastic tour. Loved seeing the history of Ballarat, especially the oldest road in Ballarat.”
- Brendan
A Beautifully curated, inspiring slow travel adventure!
This tour is designed for adventurous people to discover beautiful scenery, art, history and experience slow travel in Ballarat. Please note, this tour is 2-2.5 hrs long and involves quite a bit of walking, so may not be suitable for children, the elderly or people with accessibility needs.
This guidebook was developed on the Country of the Wathaurong 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.