Discover Ballarat’s Best-Kept Secrets with a Private Group Tour
Looking for a unique experience for your group in Ballarat? Hidden Lanes offers private group walking tours that uncover the city's rich history, hidden laneways, and best-kept secrets.
Perfect for a corporate event, team-building day, birthday celebration, school excursion, or a special gathering with friends.
Why Choose a Private Tour?
Exclusive Experience – Your group, your pace, your tour.
Customizable Itineraries – Choose from our signature tours or create a custom experience.
Local Expert Guides – Led by passionate locals with deep knowledge of Ballarat’s history and culture.
Small or Large Groups – Perfect for intimate gatherings or larger corporate teams.
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“This tour is wonderful! Our guide Jarrod was so friendly, informative and really made the stories come alive!"
how it works
Choose your tour - get in touch if you need guidance. Lunch options are also available!
Pick a Date – Flexible scheduling for your group
Get in Touch – We’ll handle the details and make it seamless
Enjoy the Experience!
Choose your own Ballarat adventure
1. City Tales Tour + Coffee (2.5 Hours)
Step into Ballarat’s laneways, legends, and lost history on our signature walking tour. Includes a coffee or chai at a historic café.
Perfect for: History lovers, slow travellers, and first-time visitors.
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Small 4-6 people $87 pp
Medium 7-9 people $77 pp
Large 10-15 people $67 pp
Very Large16-19 people $57 pp
2. Secret Ballarat Tour (1.5 Hour)
Short on time? Discover Ballarat’s forgotten places and scandalous past in just over an hour! The ultimate bite-sized history hit.
Perfect for: Travellers looking for a quick but fascinating experience.
Cost -
Small 4-6 people $77 pp
Medium 7-9 people $67 pp
Large 10-15 people $57 pp
Very Large16-20 people $47 pp
3. Ballarat in Style: Vintage Fashion & Culture Tour (3 Hours)
A tour for those who love slow travel, hidden gems, and beautiful things. Shop Ballarat’s best vintage spots with exclusive discounts and indulge in afternoon tea.
Perfect for: Culture seekers, fashion lovers, and those who love a good story with their shopping.
Small 4-6 people $115 pp
Medium 7-9 people $105 pp
Large10-15 people $95 pp
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4. The Ultimate Ballarat Discovery Package (1-2 days)
A full-day experience for those who want it all—Secret Ballarat, City Tales or Vintage Fashion, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Wildlife Park and lunch at a historic café and vintage picnic.
Perfect for: International visitors & history lovers who want a deep dive into Ballarat’s past.
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Perfect for Any Occasion:
✔ Corporate Events & Team Building
✔ Birthday Celebrations
✔ Hen’s Parties
✔ School Excursions & Educational Groups
✔ Special Interest & Social Clubs
✔ Family Gatherings
We include plenty of unexpected delights, so your group will have an absolute blast! Book ahead to ensure you get your preferred dates.
Book a group tour!
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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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No stress. Our tours run rain, hail, or shine. Dress for the conditions and bring an umbrella, sunscreen, a hat, or whatever you need and we’ll even modify the route to maximize fun and minimize exposure to the elements!
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We’re generally pretty flexible. For assistance, get in touch and we’ll have a chat. Email hello@hiddenlanes.com.au or call 0455528741
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Children generally enjoy the tour! Children under 6 years old are free (no drink included).
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.