fun & Intriguing corporate walking tours in Ballarat

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.

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Choose from Ballarat or Clunes group tours

Go on fun private tours or experiences to discover the best of Ballarat, hidden gems and intriguing tales. Seniors and student groups receive a 10% discount.

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Ballarat City Tales

  • 2.5 hr

    The Ballarat City Tales Tour uncovers intriguing tales of the the birth of Ballarat as a modern city - from the Eureka Stockade to bushrangers, and royal assassination attempts to secret libraries. Starting at Bakery Hill and finishing near the Town Hall. Includes a hot/cold drink. Available Monday to Saturday any time between 10:30 am and 4 pm.

    Cost -
    Small 4-6 people $77 pp
    Medium 7-9 people $67 pp
    Large 10-30 people $55 pp

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Vintage Fashion Tour

  • 3 hr
    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. Runs Thursday-Saturday between 10:30am-4pm.

    Cost -
    2–4 people: $548 total
    5–9 people: $129 pp
    10–15 people $109

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Hidden Clunes Tour

  • 2 hrs

    With the keys to normally off-limits spaces, you’ll walk through time as we explore some of the town’s most iconic and atmospheric buildings. If you’re a history lover, architecture buff, or love exploring mysterious new places, this 2-hour guided experience will leave you seeing Clunes in a whole new light.

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    Cost -
    Small 4-6 people $77 pp
    Medium 7-9 people $67 pp
    Large 10-30 people $55 pp

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Sovereign Hill Tour

  • 1.5-2hr + spare time
    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 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. Runs Tuesday-Sunday between10am-2pm.

    Cost -
    Small 4-6 people $120 pp
    Medium 7-9 people $110 pp
    Large 10-15 people $100 pp
    Very Large16-30 people $90 pp

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Ballarat Foodie & Gin

  • Step off the main drag and follow Hidden Lanes into Ballarat’s rich food scene — a three-hour lunchtime wander through heritage laneways, old hotels and tucked-away bars.

    See more info here.

    Pricing

    2–4 people: $600 total
    5–9 people: $145 pp

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Vintage High Tea Picnic

  • More details coming soon.

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Facade of an old brick building with a sign for a tattoo and piercing shop, with cars parked in front.
Smiling woman standing behind a table filled with jewelry, inside colorful boutique with vibrant wall art, clothing, and decorations.
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Two women dressed in vintage clothing shopping at an antique store.
Historic buildings and a street lamp on a city street at sunset
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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.

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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.