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hidden lanes walking tours
discover secrets of Ballarat on the hidden lanes walking tours and experiences, just 1.5 hrs from melbourne
Book a Ballarat guided tour or experience for your small to large business or organization
Ballarat is an intriguing and often overlooked city, but is a place filled with intriguing tales, stunning architecture and vistas. Hidden Lanes tours include plenty of unexpected delights so your group has an absolute blast! Book ahead to ensure you get your preferred dates.
Corporate/business tours can be booked any day and can be customised according to your schedule. The tours are a perfect way to have fun with your colleagues, and have a great experience.
inquire about Booking a corporate/business tour - for groups of up to 18 people.
recommended group tours
Ballarat City Tales
The Ballarat City Tales Tour will uncover intriguing tales from bygone days, hidden lanes and quirky shops. Includes coffee and art print (2.5 hrs approx. Monday-Saturday any time between10:30am-4pm.
Cost -
4-5 people $75pp+gst
5-8 people $65+gst
9-18 people $55pp+gst
Sovereign Hill tour
Experience Sovereign Hill like never before as we uncover the real stories that brought the iconic gold rush town of Ballarat to life. Perfect for curious explorers, this 1.5-2 hour tour is designed to make your visit truly unforgettable. With entry to Sovereign Hill included, let us guide you through the fascinating tales of the past.1.5 -2 hrs runs Tuesday-Sunday between 10am-2pm. (Concession tickets receive a $9 discount per person.)
Cost -
6-8 people $95pp+gst
9-18 people $85pp+gst
secret ballarat tour
Have a blast on the Secret Ballarat Tour. Great for groups who want a short and sweet intro to Ballarat’s mysterious past, ending with a mocktail or cocktail and tour at the stunning Itinerant Spirits. 1.5 hrs Wednesday-Sunday any time between 11am-5pm.
Cost -
4-5 people $49pp+gst
6-18 people $40pp+gst
Vintage Fashion tour
Join the Ballarat Vintage Fashion Tour for an exciting and thrilling vintage shopping day with exclusive discounts and history tales. Includes drink, sweet treat and exclusive discounts. 2.5-3 hrs, runs Thursday-Saturday between 10:30am-4pm.
Cost -
4-5 people $75pp+gst
5-8 people $65pp+gst
9-18 people $55pp+gst
highlights of the ballarat city tales 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! Takes 1.5-3 hrs depending on your schedule. Lunch can be incorporated into the schedule (not included in price).
Coffee/hot drink and Ballarat art print included.
Cost:
4-5 people $75pp +gst
5-8 people $65pp +gst
9-18 people $55pp +gst
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“Villa Maria (VMCH) regional carers group attended the Hidden Lanes city tales Historical Walking tour in Ballarat and it was fantastic! Juicy facts abound, lots of laughs and we all went away feeling entertained and in good spirits. Jarrod was a fantastic tour guide, a true wealth of knowledge. We will be booking other tours in future. I highly recommend Hidden Lanes Tours, you won't regret it.”
Melissa, VMCH
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.